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Agent Based Computing
BACnet
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REFERENCE |
WEB LOCATION / DESCRIPTION |
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BACnet Manufacturer’s Association |
www.BACnetassociation.org |
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The BMA is an
organization of building automation manufacturers, system
integrators and consulting engineers. This web site displays a great
deal of information on the association, including information on
testing standards product catalogs and a list of BMA members. |
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Cimetrics |
http://www.cimetrics.com
The founders of Cimetrics have been working on Building Automation
Systems and IT networking solutions since 1989. Their background,
together with the skills and experience of newer additions to the
team have made Cimetrics a prominent supplier in the industry. Our
strength lies in our knowledge of BAS and IT technologies. Several
of the company founders were early leaders in the creation of the
Building Automation Control Network (BACnet) standard which has
become an ASHRAE and ISO standard. More recently, we have been
extremely busy with web services, enterprise databases, and network
security issues. |
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NIST BACnet Publications |
http://fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/ |
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This is the online publications library for the
Building and Fire Research Laboratory of the
National Institute of Standards and Technology. Look for the
keyword “BACnet”. |
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Official BACnet Web Site |
www.BACnet.org |
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Actually the official web site of ASHRAE Standard Project Committee
135, the society’s BACnet development committee, this site probably
offers the most comprehensive range of BACnet information on the
web. Features include BACnet tutorials, a host of contacts and
updates on training or other future events. |
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Polar Soft |
http://www.gopolar.com/ |
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PolarSoft has been involved with BACnet from the very beginning.
Since its inception in 1987, PolarSoft's founders have been very
active in the ongoing design and development of the BACnet standard,
as a voting member of the standing committee SSPC 135 until July
2000, and our involvement continues as active committee members
today. We have participated in every aspect of BACnet's development
including the authoring of a large portion of the actual text of the
standard. This experience gives us a deep and detailed understanding
of BACnet. |
CORBA
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REFERENCE |
WEB LOCATION / DESCRIPTION |
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Object Management Group |
http://www.corba.org/ |
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CORBA is the acronym for Common Object Request
Broker Architecture. CORBA is OMG's open,
vendor-independent specification for an architecture and
infrastructure that computer applications use to work together over
networks. |
Customer Management and Marketing Tools
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REFERENCE |
WEB LOCATION / DESCRIPTION |
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Cardscan |
http://www.cardscan.com/ |
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CardScan
solutions are designed expressly to capture and enhance the value of
contact data. At first glance, it's tempting to assume that the core
of CardScan's technology portfolio lies in its line of powerful,
portable, and stylish scanning hardware. But beyond the USB scanner,
the heart of CardScan's advantages in the world of contact
management lies in its sophisticated software that lets users
convert all contact information - business cards, e-mail databases,
and other electronic files - into a unified digital contact
database. |
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EmailUnlimited |
www.4OfficeAutomation.com/ |
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EmailUnlimited is not just a simple bulk
mailer, it is a sophisticated solution for automating your email
marketing.
- Follow-up with Leads and Customers automatically.
- Import Data from Incoming Emails, such as Order Forms, Payment
Receipts, Trial-Sign ups and put it into your
database system automatically.
- Subscription Management: EmailUnlimited will take care of
subscription and removal requests as well as non-
delivery receipts automatically.
Why waste your time with list maintenance when EmailUnlimited might
as well do it for you? |
Embedded / Industrial Computing Platforms
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REFERENCE |
WEB LOCATION / DESCRIPTION |
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Advantech |
http://www.advantech.com
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Advantech, the leading ePlatform service
provider, has been an innovator in the development and manufacturing
of high-quality, high-performance ePlatform services in the
industrial computing and automation markets since 1983. For over
twenty years, Advantech has been refining what is possible in the
ePlatform services market, offering comprehensive system integration
hardware, software, customer-driven service, global logistics
support, and an industry leading front as well as back office
e-business infrastructure. |
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Applied Data Systems |
http://www.applieddata.net
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Applied Data Systems, Inc. is a
leader in
"application-ready", semi-custom embedded computer
systems with an exclusive focus on
RISC-based
ARM/
XScale/
StrongARM technologies. We offer many operating environments
including CE.NET,
Linux and
VxWorks.
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Beckhoff |
http://www.beckhoff.com |
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Beckhoff implement open automation systems
based on PC-compatible control technology. The product spectrum
includes the Industrial PC, Fieldbus Components, Drive Technology
and automation software. Product ranges that can be used as separate
components or integrated into a complete control system are
available for all sectors. Components and system solutions from
Beckhoff are used in a wide range of applications all around the
world. |
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Kotron |
http://industrial-computers.kontron.com |
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Custom computer, industrial automation, &
industrial computers
Description: Kontron offers industrial computer products such as
custom computer solutions, industrial automation, panel pc products,
and more. |
Field Bus Technologies
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REFERENCE |
WEB LOCATION / DESCRIPTION |
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EIB Association |
www.eiba.com |
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A digital language for smart, distributed
applications. EIB proposes an open multi-vendor system for
embedded home " building control networks. At the core of EIB, is
its embedded control protocol. This 'protocol' is the digital
language by which any number of devices in the building may
communicate with each other. |
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Fieldbus Foundation |
www.fieldbus.org |
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Fieldbus is an all-digital, serial, two-way communications system
that interconnects measurement and control equipment such as
sensors, actuators and controllers. At the base level in the
hierarchy of plant networks, it serves as a Local Area Network (LAN)
for instruments used in process control and manufacturing automation
applications and has a built-in capability to distribute the control
application across the network. |
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Modbus.org |
www.modbus.org |
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MODBUS® Protocol is a messaging structure developed by Modicon in
1979, used to establish master-slave/client-server communication
between intelligent devices. It is a de facto standard, truly open
and the most widely used network protocol in the industrial
manufacturing environment. |
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The Open DeviceNet Vendor Association |
www.odva.org |
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The Open DeviceNet Vendor Association (ODVA) is an independent
organization that oversees and manages the DeviceNet specifications.
Promoting the worldwide adoption of DeviceNet, ODVA works closely
with its vendor members, end users and distributors to further
establish DeviceNet's standing as the premiere choice for open
network communications in industrial automation. |
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Profibus International |
www.profibus.com |
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PROFIBUS was established as a German National Standard DIN 19245 in
1989. In 1996 it was ratified with the European Standard EN 50170.
In 2000 it was ratified with the International Standard IEC 61158.
PROFIBUS technology has been refined by end-user experience,
enabling it to be used across a market spectrum which is wider than
any other similar technology. |
Historian, Trend, and other OPC applications (non
HMI)
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REFERENCE |
WEB LOCATION / DESCRIPTION |
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ECHO |
http://www.echohistorian.com/ |
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ECHO was created by OSIsoft, the world leader in data
archiving and retrieval for the process industries. ECHO Provides:
High-performance archiving of vital time series data, Embedded
software that interfaces to core components, Full scalability of
your archiving solution, Support for embedded Windows NT/2000/XP
applications, In-depth customer support, COM, .NET object model,
Streamlined coding, Ability to create, edit and delete any object or
level, OPC and OLE DB connectivity |
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windowsDATA |
http://www.windowsdata.com |
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This site is dedicated to
advanced data capture, data storage and data analysis tools for
embedded Windows computers. It serves as your source for
information about new technology in the field of embedded
Windows-based Data Archiving, Transmission
and Analysis (DATA). |
HMI - Human Machine Interfaces / SCADA -
Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition Systems
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REFERENCE |
WEB LOCATION / DESCRIPTION |
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A-Studio |
http://www.advantech.com/products/Model_Detail.asp?model_id=1-G7IOX&bu=
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Advantech Studio connects you to the world with
powerful automation tools to develop modern Human Machine Interfaces
(HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA)
applications. The Advantech Studio enables complete control and
monitoring from anywhere outside the plant through any connection to
the Internet. |
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ALTITUDE |
http://www.plexus-technology.com |
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The Plexus ALTITUDE
Enterprise Automation System provides a complete monitoring and
control solution for any building or facility regardless of size,
directly from a standard Web Browser via an existing Corporate
Intranet or Internet. The Web Servers provide connectivity to most
Building Control Systems including; open systems such as LonWorks (LNS),
BACnet and OPC as well as some of the
more common proprietary control systems. Different systems can
therefore be controlled from a single user interface and a pathway
created for migrating from proprietary to open system technology.
Through
the adoption of internet standards in conjunction with ALTITUDE,
their powerful Web-serving software they have been able to
successfully deliver user-friendly, scalable and cost effective
solutions to end users. Substantial benefits in terms of cost
savings and improved efficiency can be obtained from true Enterprise
wide integration. |
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Botech AB |
http://www.botech.se |
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Using Botech AB's Linux-based Greyhound and
Hubit systems brings many advantages. Foremost amongst them is the
ability to monitor and control all buildings and all systems within
the buildings in real time from any location where an internet
connection is present. This fact provides an unparalleled ease of
access for system integrators/installers, landlords, building
managers, contract maintenance teams, tenants and anyone else
authorized to access the system. |
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BroadWin WebAccess |
http://www.broadwin.com/ |
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Broadwin WebAccess is the first fully Web
browser-based software package for industrial and building
automation front-ends, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). Using a standard
Web-Browser, users can view and control automation equipment used in
manufacturing facilities, industrial process plants and building
automation systems. |
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Cimplicity |
http://www.geindustrial.com/cwc/gefanuc/software.html?SMIDENTITY=NO
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By combining the best selection of software
productivity tools with the latest communication and networking
technologies, GE Fanuc provides software solutions that make it
easier for you to integrate your systems and empower your people.
From the plant floor to the enterprise level and virtually
everywhere in between, our software products and integrated systems
provide the most productive open solution for the job. |
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Citect |
http://www.citect.com/home/en |
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Citect is the largest independent supplier of SCADA, industrial
automation and Industrial Information Management (IIM) solutions in
the world. 30 years experience specializing in innovative, reliable,
cost effective products maximizes the efficiency of our customer
operations. With a core focus in the production of high quality
SCADA software and IIM solutions, we deliver value through
technological excellence and superior customer service. |
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DeltaV |
http://www.easydeltav.com/
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To develop and maintain a competitive advantage, it's time to take
your plant digital, with the first fully digital automation system,
the DeltaV system, voted the leading automation system by a 3 to 1
margin. It's part of the field-proven PlantWeb architecture which
delivers revolutionary results across the globe. |
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DotVision Studio |
http://www.dotvision.com/
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DotVision Studio, the HMI Software
Framework, is a unique solution to command and control
Buildings, Industrial Processes, IT Networks and SmartHomes. No more
central Supervision PC, no more complex infrastructure and no
programming required… DotVision Studio is the first and only
powerful HMI software that embeds HMIs into Gateways and Automates
such as i.LON®100 from Echelon and Premium/Quantum from Schneider. A
revolution on our markets : automation, lighting, HVAC, energy
management, facility management, security, access control, etc... |
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EnFlex Facility Monitoring and Control |
http://www.enflex.net |
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EnFlex serves companies on both sides of the meter. It is the ideal
solution for large corporations with extensive facility holdings
(retail chains, REITs, etc.) including major industrial, hospitals,
and public sector facilities. Organizations using EnFlex can readily
see the whole functional spectrum of their facilities and
operations, quickly spot exceptions and inefficient operations,
drill down to focus on problems, and implement timely solutions.
Energy managers can use EnFlex’s operational and analytical tools to
compare power usage, operational efficiency, system status, or
service quality between facilities or even between entire regions. |
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Envenergy Mediator |
http://www.envenergy.com |
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Bringing together a unique team that combines IT and facilities
management expertise, Envenergy developed the Mediator platform, an
open-standards technology that brings it all together. Our Mediator
pulls data together from incompatible legacy devices, ranging from
HVAC to security. Bi-directional communication is established
regardless of what communication protocol each device speaks. You're
no longer trapped into a single vendor's standard. Implementation is
simpler and less expensive. |
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FactoryLink |
http://www.usdata.com/solution/factorylink.html |
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USDATA's FactoryLink® software provides the process knowledge and
control needed to perfect the products companies make and the
processes they manage. FactoryLink monitors, supervises, and
controls processes in a variety of industries around the world.
FactoryLink is highly scalable and can be used to build from the
simplest Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems to the most complex
and demanding Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
systems. |
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Genesis32 |
http://www.iconics.com |
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Iconics harness the power of cutting-edge technology for HMI/SCADA
in this suite of automation tools. This award winning,
fifth-generation software is based on OPC-To-The-Core Technology and
supports Microsoft's Distributed interNet Applications (DNA)
architecture. |
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GridLogix EnNET |
http://www.gridlogix.com/ |
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The Gridlogix EnNET®
Framework represents the latest in R2B (Real-time to Business)
integration technology for providing a seamless enterprise-wide
information network, a seamless network that now includes real-time
remote control and data acquisition across an enterprise. EnNET is
an object oriented SOAP/XML Web Services interface to the vast
majority of automation and controls systems and their communication
protocols. Using EnNET, enterprise managers can track, monitor,
control, combine and compare any process associated with facility
and industrial automation systems. |
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Indusoft |
http://www.indusoft.com/ |
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InduSoft Web Studio is a powerful, integrated collection of
automation tools that includes all the building blocks needed to
develop human machine interfaces (HMIs), supervisory control and
data acquistion (SCADA) systems, and embedded instrumentation and
control applications. |
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Intellution |
http://www.geindustrial.com/cwc/gefanuc/software.html?SMIDENTITY=NO
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By combining the best selection of software productivity tools with
the latest communication and networking technologies, GE Fanuc
provides software solutions that make it easier for you to integrate
your systems and empower your people. From the plant floor to the
enterprise level and virtually everywhere in between, our software
products and integrated systems provide the most productive open
solution for the job. |
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LabVIEW |
http://www.ni.com/labview/
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LabVIEW, the most widely used software for test, measurement, and
control, delivers faster time to measurement with the introduction
of LabVIEW 7 Express. Now, it's easier to develop intuitive LabVIEW
block diagrams for your I/O, analysis, and presentation needs. From
simple data acquisition to advanced embedded software development,
LabVIEW delivers productivity you can measure. |
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Leonardo |
http://www.ergosign.de/en/clients-+-projects/case-studies/freemind-consulting.php |
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Freemind Consulting's LEONARDO software provides Integrated and
Intelligent Management of multi-vendor technical installations from
a single point. Whether it is HVAC, fire detection, access control,
lifts, escalators, power or lighting, LEONARDO integrates all
vendors’ systems and interfaces without modifications to your
existing equipment and processes. LEONARDO processes the vast amount
of management information generated by the different systems and
presents it in a unified, coherent way. As a result you can make
fast and accurate decisions in any situation, improving system
efficiency and reducing downtime. |
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Monarch |
http://www.osii.com/monarch.html |
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Open Systems International, OSI (www.osii.com
&
www.e-scada.com), headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota,
provides open, state-of-the-art, high-performance automation
solutions to electric utilities worldwide. These solutions include
Energy Management Systems (EMS), Distribution Management Systems (DMS),
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems, and
Generation Management Systems (GMS), as well as individual software
products and e-business solutions for electric utility operations. |
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RS View |
http://www.software.rockwell.com/rsviewenterpriseseries/ |
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The RSView Enterprise Series is the software suite designed for
Rockwell Automation’s ViewAnyWare products. The goal of the RSView
Enterprise Series is to provide a common development environment,
application reuse, and an integrated architecture so you can
increase productivity, reduce operation costs, and improve quality. |
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SIMATIC |
http://www.automation.siemens.com |
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A complete range of software products, from configuration software
through pc-based machine level visualization and process diagnosis
to multi user SCADA-systems. |
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Tridium Niagra Framework |
http://www.tridium.com |
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Tridium is the inventor of the Niagara
Framework™, a software framework that integrates diverse systems and
devices - regardless of manufacturer, or communication protocol -
into a unified platform that can be easily managed and controlled in
real time over the Internet using a standard web browser.
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WinCC |
http://www.automation.siemens.com |
One of the particularly impressive things
about SIMATIC WinCC right from the start was on the one hand
the high level of innovation, which makes it possible to recognize
coming trends at an early stage and to implement them; on the other
hand, the long-term product strategy based on standards guarantees
your investment.
Thanks to this approach, WinCC – the Windows Control Center under
Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP – has advanced to become the
industrial standard and market leader in Europe. |
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Wonderware |
http://www.wonderware.com |
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Wonderware is an operating unit of the Production Management
Division of Invensys plc and produces uncompromising software that
quickly integrates your plant data and gives you plant intelligence.
Our mission is to power intelligent plant decisions in real time. |
HVAC Industry Links
Home Networking
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REFERENCE |
WEB LOCATION / DESCRIPTION |
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X-10 Technology and Resource Forum |
www.x10.org |
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X-10 is a powerline carrier protocol that allows compatible devices
throughout the home to communicate with each other via the existing
110V wiring in the house. Using X-10 it is possible to control
lights and virtually any other electrical device from anywhere in
the house with no additional wiring! |
Industry, Analyst, and Standards Organizations
(non-protocol specific)
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REFERENCE |
WEB LOCATION / DESCRIPTION |
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American Society of Heating, Refrigerating
and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. |
http://www.ashrae.org |
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ASHRAE writes standards and guidelines in its fields of expertise to
guide industry in the delivery of goods and services to the public.
ASHRAE standards and guidelines include uniform methods of testing
for rating purposes, describe recommended practices in designing and
installing equipment and provide other information to guide the
industry.. |
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ARC Advisory Group |
http://www.arcweb.com/ |
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Founded in 1986, ARC Advisory Group has grown
to become the thought leader in manufacturing, logistics, and supply
chain solutions. No matter how complex your business issues, our
analysts have the expert industry knowledge and first-hand
experience to help you find the best answer. We focus on simple yet
critical goals: improving your operational performance, return on
assets, total cost of ownership, project time-to-benefit, and
shareholder value. |
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Association for Enterprise Integration |
http://www.afei.org/ |
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The Association for Enterprise Integration (AFEI)
is a non-profit association for corporate and individual members
whose common goal is to advance enterprise integration, network
centric operations and world-class electronic business practices for
industries and governments around the globe. AFEI builds government
and industry inter-relationships that cut across national and
organizational boundaries and promotes the development of a global
information infrastructure. AFEI is a member of the National Defense
Industrial Association (NDIA) family of associations. |
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Arcat |
http://www.arcat.com |
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Find building products, specs, and cad
details easily and free. |
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BICSI |
http://www.bicsi.org/ |
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BICSI's mission is to enhance the
telecommunications industry by providing excellent education,
promoting skill sharing, and assessing knowledge with professional
registration programs. |
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CABA Intelligent & Integrated Buildings Council |
http://www.caba.org/ |
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The Intelligent &
Integrated Buildings Council will specifically review opportunities,
strategize, take action and monitor initiatives that relate to
integrated systems and automation in the "large building" sector.
The Council is comprised of leading and visionary representation
from all segments of the building industry including manufacturers,
service providers, building owners and building professionals. |
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Construction Specifications Institute |
http://www.csinet.org |
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The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
is an individual membership technical society whose core purpose is
to improve the process of creating and sustaining the built
environment. The Institute provides technical information and
products, continuing education, professional conferences, and
product shows to enhance communication among all disciplines of
nonresidential building design and construction and meet the
industry’s need for a common system of organizing and presenting
construction information. |
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Enterprise Management Associates |
http://www.enterprisemanagement.com/ |
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Traditionally,
network management has been viewed as device management. While this
may have had merit in the past, technology and business have changed
significantly.
Dennis Drogseth, director of the NSM practice area, views
the "network" as a delivery system for critical business services,
vital for success and growth. He approaches this discipline in a
visionary manner that is aligned with today's business requirements
and Internet dynamics. As complex, emerging technologies are
integrated into the network infrastructure, there is an endless need
to understand how to manage gracefully, profitably, and
competitively.
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IFMA |
http://www.ifma.org/ |
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IFMA is Absolutely FM. The International Facility Management
Association (IFMA) is the premier professional association for
facility management. Supporting the largest community of FM
professionals in the industry, IFMA membership comprises more than
17,300 facility professionals throughout 55 countries. Our members
have a voice in 127 chapters and 15 councils and one special
interest group. IFMA was established in 1980 as a not-for-profit,
incorporated association dedicated to promoting excellence in the
management of facilities. Globally, IFMA spots trends, conducts
research, provides educational programs, and assists corporate and
organizational facility managers in developing strategies to manage
human, facility and real estate resources. The combined purchasing
power of IFMA’s North American members is $81 billion (U.S.)
annually. |
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International Alliance for Interoperability |
www.iai-na.org |
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The Alliance promotes information exchange
between all software platforms and applications serving the building
community. Their web site features information on membership,
technical contacts and a calendar of upcoming educational events.
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ISA - The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society |
http://www.isa.org |
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ISA is a 38,000-member global, nonprofit, educational organization
connecting people and ideas in automation + control. The Society
fosters advancement in the theory, design, manufacture, and use of
sensors, instruments, computers, and systems for automation +control
in a wide variety of applications. In addition to hosting the
largest conferences and exhibitions for automation + control in the
Western Hemisphere, ISA is a leading technical training organization
and a respected publisher of books, magazines, and standards. ISA
also serves the professional development and accreditation needs of
Control Systems Engineers (CSE), instrument technicians, and others
within the field of automation + control.
The S4 Group, Inc. is an active member of ISA. |
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NIST Computer Integrated Building Processes
Group |
http://cic.nist.gov/ |
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Researchers in the Computer Integrated Building
Processes Group are working collaboratively with the U.S.
construction and building industries to establish an exemplary
computer-integrated construction environment, based on open
standards for the representation, access, exchange, use,
visualization, and archiving of information. |
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NIST Building and Fire Research Laboratory |
http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/ |
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The Building and Fire Research Laboratory
studies building materials; computer-integrated construction
practices; fire science and fire safety engineering; and structural,
mechanical, and environmental engineering. Products of the
laboratory's research include measurements and test methods,
performance criteria, and technical data that supports innovations
by industry and are incorporated into building and fire standards
and codes. |
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OASIS |
http://www.oasis-open.org |
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Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards
(OASIS) is a not-for-profit, global consortium that drives the
development, convergence and adoption of e-business standards. The
oBIX initiative is hosted by OASIS |
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Object Management Group |
http://www.omg.org/ |
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The nearly 800 member companies of the Object Management Group
produce and maintain a suite of specifications that support
distributed, heterogeneous software development projects from
analysis and design through coding, deployment, runtime, and
maintenance. |
Internet
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REFERENCE |
WEB LOCATION /
DESCRIPTION |
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American Registry for Internet Numbers |
http://www.arin.net/ |
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"Applying the principles of stewardship, ARIN, a nonprofit
corporation, allocates Internet Protocol resources; develops
consensus-based policies; and facilitates the advancement of the
Internet through information and educational outreach." |
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The Internet Engineering Task Force |
www.ietf.cnri.reston.va.us |
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The Internet Engineering Task Force is a
loosely self-organized group of people who contribute to the
engineering and evolution of Internet technologies. It is the
principal body engaged in the development of new Internet standard
specifications. |
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IANA - Internet Assigned Numbers Authority |
http://www.iana.org |
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The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) is the overall
authority for the IP Addresses, the Domain Names, and many other
parameters, used in the Internet. The day-to-day responsibility for
the assignment of IP Addresses, Autonomous System Numbers, and most
top and second level Domain Names are handled by the Internet
Registry (IR) and regional registries. |
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World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) |
www.w3.org |
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The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) develops
interoperable technologies (specifications, guidelines, software,
and tools) to lead the Web to its full potential. W3C is a forum for
information, commerce, communication, and collective understanding. |
JAVA
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REFERENCE |
WEB LOCATION / DESCRIPTION |
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JAVA World |
http://www.javaworld.com |
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Javaworld.com is a
online reference site for everything having to do with JAVA
programming and building JAVA-based systems. |
LonWorks
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REFERENCE |
WEB LOCATION / DESCRIPTION |
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Echelon |
http://www.echelon.com |
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Echelon device networking technology enables end-users to remotely
connect, monitor, control, sense, and diagnose intelligent devices.
Today, thousands of intelligent devices and appliances are equipped
with LonWorks networks. You can find them in every aspect of the
device networking environment—from HVAC and lighting in buildings,
to collecting energy usage information or data across a grid of 27
million homes—24 hours a day. LonWorks networks simplify system
management, conserve energy, improve operations, and reduce costs. |
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Network Computing |
http://www.nwc.com/1402/1402f2.html |
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