by 7NOX Team | Dec 8, 2022 | IT, Smart Buildings, Technology
Although often overlooked by building managers and engineers, data schemas are essential to the efficient building management, data analysis and system automation. That’s because schemas are the building blocks of effective database management. Without them, you...
by 7NOX Team | Aug 10, 2022 | BACnet, Continuing Ed, Technology
In this article in our BACnet Basics Series, we look at Device Profiles, why they’re important and how they’re created. We’ve also included a real world example that illustrates how to use device profiles to accurately specify your own projects. What are Device...
by 7NOX Team | Jul 5, 2022 | BACnet, Continuing Ed, Technology
Every complex topic or field needs a helpful naming system. Scientists name flora and fauna by genus and species. Even astronomers have their own planetary nomenclature. Standard naming conventions do just that—they standardize how we talk about things. They’re also a...
by 7NOX Team | Jul 4, 2022 | Cybersecurity, IT, Smart Buildings
Properties need effective cybersecurity measures. Cybercriminals don’t just attack high profile companies and governments; they target small to medium businesses too. Computer viruses range from annoying adware infiltrating your browser to costly ransomware attacks....
by 7NOX Team | Mar 31, 2022 | Industry Trends, Technology, Touch Screens
In a post-COVID workplace, “hands-free” is the new buzz world. It’s also the new hygiene standard. At times, it may seem the pandemic has turned everyone into Adrian Monk. But you needn’t be an OCD-suffering detective to solve the mystery of the old hygiene standard;...
by 7NOX Team | Mar 24, 2022 | After-Hours HVAC, SaaS, Sustainability, Uncategorized
If you have commercial tenants, they’ve likely scheduled heating or air conditioning outside of your building’s usual business hours. Managers and owners commonly refer to these extra hours as overtime HVAC, after-hours HVAC, after-hours air conditioning or some...