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MAY-JUN 2015

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16 SECURITY TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE • May/June 2015 www.SecurityInfoWatch.com BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS I ntegrating a facility at the enterprise level involves managing numerous moving parts. These include the various systems, from physi- cal security technology to HVAC to elevator con- trol to lighting technology, as well as the network backbone to run it and all the people that inter- act with these pieces every day in the building. It can all seem very complicated—and it is—but in the final analysis, users of all sizes of build- ings are looking for a good return on investment for whatever integration they achieve. This can be measured based on the functionality of the integration; how readily available the integrated system is to operators, wherever they are; and how well the system can leverage all the building's data to improve operations. Accessible, Pro-Active Systems For enterprise level Building Automation Sys- tems (BAS) users the greatest demand is for proactive systems that help them save money, reduce energy consumption and keep the build- ing secure. Whole facility smart building integra- tion, where the building "knows" who is there and opens doors and elevators and sets lighting and HVAC to preferred settings, is not in great demand nationally. Although there may be some regional variations, this level of integration has not proven itself to most facility owners, espe- cially regarding the ROI of installing this type of system. Those integrated features, however, that have a track record of providing ROI are in demand. For that reason, facility operators often request systems to better manage energy use so as to control utility costs. An important trend across all building types is the demand for global access to BAS informa- tion, according to Nick Bennett, IT specialist for Control Services, Inc. in Omaha, Neb. Opera- tions staff want to have system alerts as well as operational data available whenever and wherev- er through mobile devices. The enterprise-class network makes it possible to provide the secure The demand for global access to BAS information drives technology advancement and innovation Enterprise Level Systems Integration Delivers ROI

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