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This is the last issue of the CABA eBulletin in its current form. We’re excited to offer you a new, daily newsletter starting Monday, May 12. CABA SmartBrief is a FREE e-mail news service that summarizes the day’s most important news as it relates to integrated systems for the automated homes and buildings industry. Each day, CABA SmartBrief will deliver: Video clips and summaries of research and articles relevant to you, handpicked by our editorial staff. - Wireless functionality for mobile readers.
- The latest information from CABA and its diverse membership.
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In other words, CABA SmartBrief editors spend hours finding research and news vital to our industry so you don’t have use your valuable time. This will be an opt-in service. Please look out for CABA SmartBrief in your inbox on Monday, May 12. CABA's Convergence of Green and Intelligent Buildings StudyCABA's objective through this study is to provide strategic recommendations that will can demonstrate the positive environmental impact of today's intelligent, integrated building systems and building technology solutions. Linux versus Vista smart homesAn examination of two very different takes on the ‘smart home’ concept produce widely differing results. A Ripe Time for Open InnovationAccording to BusinessWeek magazine, economic recessions present a good opportunity to collaborate with others on finding, developing, and marketing new ideas. One such collaboration model identified is CABA's Internet Home Alliance Research Council. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW RESEARCH AVAILABLE FROM Adoption for 802.15.4 and ZigBee chipsets is accelerating in several industries, according to ON World. Last year, seven million 802.15.4 and ZigBee chips were sold worldwide, an increase of 1,400 per cent from 2004. Emerging trends include: Over one hundred 15.4 and ZigBee based products are shipping today New entrants are providing development tools using programming languages such as Python and Java Companies are targeting specific markets versus the generalized approach of the last few years Chipset bill of materials will drop to $3 in 2011, down from $12 in 2007
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CABA CONTRACTS FROST & SULLIVAN TO STUDY CONVERGENCE OF GREEN AND INTELLIGENT BUILDINGSCABA has contracted Frost & Sullivan to conduct relevant research and produce a report that addresses the operation and energy savings and long term benefits i.e., ROI for commercial facilities from implementing intelligent and green building technologies above and beyond LEED certification. If your company is interested in participating, please contact Fred Bryson at 888.798.CABA (2222) x226 or
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. Bell Canada and Cisco Systems to Deliver Enhanced Managed Services to Canadian Business; Create a Network of Knowledge CentresBell Canada and Cisco Systems Canada Co. announced they are partnering to accelerate a number of strategic initiatives designed to develop and deliver a range of IP-based managed services to Canadian businesses, including unified communications, voice, wireless, IP contact centre and security. Bosch Acquires Extreme CCTVBosch has acquired the Canadian company Extreme CCTV Inc. Extreme CCTV is a technologically leading manufacturer and supplier of active infrared illuminators, integrated day/night cameras with active illumination, and hardened imaging products for use in extreme environments. Furthermore, its product range includes systems for license-plate capture and recognition. Roy Kolasa of Honeywell Appointed Chairman of CABA’s Intelligent & Integrated Buildings CouncilThe Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) announced today that Roy Kolasa, Open System Solutions Manager at Honeywell Building Solutions and CABA Board member, has been appointed Chairman of CABA’s Intelligent & Integrated Buildings Council. CABA Endorsed Successful Green Intelligent Buildings ConferenceThe Continental Automated Buildings Association was a proud co-host and participant at the recent Green Intelligent Buildings Conference. CEA Applauds New ENERGY STAR Specification For Digital TelevisionsThe Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of an updated ENERGY STAR specification for digital televisions (DTVs), a move CEA says will lead to further reductions in the amount of energy consumed by digital televisions. Echelon and Leading Controls Companies Showcase Energy Saving Applications at Light + BuildingEchelon Corporation, a leading provider of networking technology that is used to manage and reduce energy consumption, and over 20 of its customers are showcased LonWorks-based energy saving and control applications at the 2008 Light + Building event in Frankfurt, Germany, the world's largest tradeshow dedicated to the lighting and building industries. HAI Announces New Access Control Product LineHAI's new access control product line will consist of a 125 KHz high security, digitally encrypted, 26-Bit Wiegand proximity card reader that connects to a serial port on an HAI Home Control System. Hudson Valley Community College Selected for Collaborative Program with Johnson ControlsJohnson Controls, Inc., a global, multi-industrial leader in creating smart environments, has selected Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) in New York to participate in a national collaborative program dedicated to training the next generation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians. LonMark International Co-Hosted A Very Successful Green Intelligent Buildings Conference with CABALonMark International (LMI), a non-profit trade association recognized as the industry authority for certification, education, and promotion of interoperability standards for the benefit of manufacturers, integrators, and end users enjoyed co-hosting, with CABA, the hugely successful Green Intelligent Buildings Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, on April 2-3. Motorola Launches 802.11n-enabled Switch and Access Point Motorola Enterprise Mobility has released a new wireless switch and access point that conform to the 802.11n standard, but they also take a different approach to networking infrastructure. NAHB Introduces Certified Green Professional DesignationA new professional designation program from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will soon provide home buyers with additional assurance that the builder or remodeler they’ve chosen is authentically “green.” Scientific Atlanta Renamed by Cisco SystemsOver the past two years, Cisco Systems and Scientific Atlanta have been transitioning into one brand. Scientific Atlanta has now become the Cisco Service Provider Video Technology Group (SPVTG). Siemens Building Technologies Teams with Quality Attributes Software to Expand Sustainability OfferingSiemens Building Technologies, Inc. has expanded its sustainability product offering to include the industry leading educational touchscreen kiosk software, GreenTouchscreen, developed by Quality Attributes Software, Inc. (QAS). SpeakerCraft Invents iPhone/iPod Touch Compatible Multi-room Control InterfaceSpeakerCraft, a manufacturer of in-wall speakers is pleased to announce the release of a new interface for its award winning MODE multi-room A/V control system. It allows the Apple iPhone or iPod Touch to be used as a wireless remote with control of all sources and routing accessed on the touch screen through an intuitive GUI. Spinwave Systems and Abintra Partner to Make Workplaces More Efficient, Flexible, and CollaborativeSpinwave Systems has partnered to implement an innovative surveying method that promises to make tomorrow’s office a better-designed, more energy-efficient, and more flexible place to work. Whirlpool Launches EcoCentral Living SystemIn the interest of making it easier for homeowners to find HVAC products that are environmentally friendly, Whirlpool Corporation is launching EcoCentral Living System. The goal is for the EcoCentral Living System name and logo to become ingrained in homeowners minds as a symbol of environmental friendliness, much like the well-known ENERGY STAR logo. Zensys Receives Strategic Investment from Panasonic's Venture GroupZensys, developer of the award-winning Z-Wave wireless home control standard, recently received an investment from Panasonic. The company will use the funding to further its push into the global home automation and control marketplace. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATTEND OR SPONSOR THE CABA Intelligent Buildings Leadership Forum at InfoComm08 InfoComm and NXTcomm Co-Locate in 2008 June 17, 2008 - Las Vegas Intelligent Buildings provide owners with improved comfort and productivity while reducing energy and operating expenses, and they provide system designers, contractors, and suppliers with a set of promising new products and services to offer. Furthermore, Intelligent Buildings offer the potential for greater sustainability. The Intelligent Building Leadership Forum is an educational seminar that will explain the fundamentals of this emerging opportunity. This full day event will provide a chance for attendees to learn from industry leaders and experts, and it is structured around a theme that aims to provide an overview of Intelligent Buildings, and illustrate how Intelligent Buildings deliver on sustainability. The theme, Transitions: From the Conference Room to the Boiler Room, And Beyond, is intended to take you on a journey through the Intelligent Building. Starting with conferencing, sessions will branch out to explore key intelligent building systems and technologies, including building automation and energy management, open and integrated systems, lighting control, and structured cabling and networking, all the while drawing a strong connection between Intelligent Buildings and sustainability. Finally, an industry programs update will provide you with the latest on critical work being conducted by CABA's Intelligent & Integrated Buildings Council. As a supplier, contractor, builder/developer, or design professional, you will find this to be a valuable day where you may discover exciting and profitable opportunities to expand your business into new areas related to sustainability and integration, and how you can benefit from the movement toward Intelligent Buildings and sustainability. Your admission fee for this event includes a Forum Resource book, meals, reception, and access to the InfoComm08 show floor which includes over 700 exhibitors. This event is brought to you by CABA in cooperation with Building Intelligence Group and InfoComm International. For more information, please visit http://www.caba.org/leadersforum. For sponsorship or speaking opportunities contact: Fred Bryson CABA's Business Development Manager at:
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; 1.888.798.2222 x226; 613.686.1814 x226. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INDUSTRY FACTOIDSAccording to McGraw-Hill Construction's recently released The Green Homeowner SmartMarket Report: The market for true green homes is expected to rise for $2 billion to up to 420 billion over the next five years. Standard homes are becoming increasing green, with homeowners using green products for 40 per cent of their remodeling work. Most Americans find out about green homes through word-of-mouth, followed by television and the Internet.
According to IMS Research, the market for electronic physical access control equipment will reach $925.1 million in 2011 in the Americas, with a forecast compound annual growth rate of 8.3 per cent. One of the key trends driving this growth is the replacement of 125 kHz proximity readers with 13.56MHz smart card readers. For a detailed listing of industry conferences and events go to: www.caba.org/events. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EEMAC Lunch & LearnApril 17, 2008 Toronto, ON (Ron Zimmer, CABA President & CEO is the keynote speaker) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MeteringChinaApril 22-24, 2008 Zhuhai, China -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Electronics Lifestyles ForumApril 30, 2008 Dallas, TX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tridium's Niagara SummitMay 4-6, 2008 Tampa Bay, FL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Cable ShowMay 18-20, 2008 New Orleans, LA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HomeConnMay 20-22, 2008 Santa Clara, CA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BuilConnMay 20-22, 2008 Santa Clara, CA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Realcomm San DiegoJune 9-11, 2008 Tampa Bay, FL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NXTcomm 08June 17-19, 2008 Las Vegas, NV (See the CABA exhibit at booth #SU5702) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- InfoComm 08June 18-20, 2008 Las Vegas, NV (Visit the CABA exhibit) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intelligent Buildings Leadership ForumJune 17, 2008 Las Vegas, NV -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BuildingsNYJune 17-18, 2008 New York, NY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Digital Home Ecosystem ForumJune 19, 2008 Cupertino, CA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECTIONS 2008June 24-26, 2008 Santa Clara, CA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CEDIA EXPO 2008September 3-7, 2008 Denver, CO -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WiMAX World AmericasSeptember 30-October 2, 2008 Chicago, IL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HI-TECH BUILDING & House (HTB&H)October 30-November 1, 2008 Moscow, Russia -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Integrated Systems Russia October 30-November 1, 2008 Moscow, Russia -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net-atHome 2008November 4-5, 2008 Nice, France -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Members are the lifeblood of the Continental Automated Buildings Association. Listed below are CABA members that have renewed or joined the organization since March 15, 2008: AirAdvice, Inc. Belimo Aircontrols (USA) Inc. C-Tech Associates, Inc. - Canada Green Building Council
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) International DALI Domosys Corporation DYMO Corporation ECHONET Consortium Electro-Federation Canada Inc. elma kurtalj ltd Enbridge Gas Distribution, Inc. ETA International Fatman OY Gatesoft Technology Corporation Harmonics Limited Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute (HRAI) - Canada Herman Miller Inc. HPAC Engineering innerWIRELESS Instituto Mexicano del Edificio Inteligente (IMEI) International Centre for Facilities, Inc. Lightolier Linear LLC - Middle East Digital Communications
Network & Automation Systems Inc. NextGen Home Experience Panasonic Corporation of North America Superna The Siemon Company Trane
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