05 Jun2017
Exploiting the Benefits of IT Convergence in Buildings
Exploiting the Benefits of IT Convergence in Buildings http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/2271/Exploiting_the_benefits_of_IT_convergence_in_buildings_.html This article highlights the current technical advances in standardising communications between previously proprietary equipment. The benefits of this this technical convergence should not be ignored, but such developments have to be approached with your eyes wide open. There are current trends within the ‘hacking’ community to use these systems as back doors to a client’s data or to even instigate a DOPS (Denial of Physical Service) attack to disrupt operations. Even the more advanced control systems that now operate as little more then embedded PCs using a file based operating system can fall foul of a ransom-ware attack. It is for this very reason we started Cube2 (www.cube2.uk.com) and developed technologies to protect against this.
25 May2017
New Report Calls for Immediate Action on Indoor Air-Pollution
http://bregroup.com/press-releases/new-report-calls-for-immediate-action-on-indoor-air-pollution The issue of poor air quality can impact in so many ways. It can be a cause of ill health which in turn can impact of the effectiveness of businesses and organisations, but more importantly it can be particularly damaging to children. It is now very easy to monitor a whole range of environmental gases – Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen Dioxide and even Sulphur Dioxide via existing BMS systems. Most commercial properties and schools have an incumbent Building Management System (BMS) that these sensors could be added to. Over and above this these sensors can be installed as part of our Cube Vision system which will provide realtime automated danger notification, complete historic data logging and remote monitoring access. You no longer have to be blind to these hidden dangers.
15 May2017
The Internet of Things: Could it really change the way we live?
The Internet of Things: Could it really change the way we live? The Internet of Things (IoT) is leading to a future of increased possibilities within many existing industries. Here at Cube we are watching developments closely to see what benefits the IoT can bring the building automation industry and it’s users.
11 May2017