Healthcare building automation can benefit budget and productivity

With the Internet of Things and the use of open protocol for building automation systems, it has become easier to integrate diverse systems


Most healthcare facilities aren’t taking advantage of all their building automation systems (BAS) have to offer, according to an article on the FacilityCare website.

Most systems already installed are capable of being upgraded to offer greater control of healthcare facilities. 

With the Internet of Things and the use of open protocol for building automation systems, it has become easier to integrate diverse systems.

A facility may only need some software, some programming or a single piece of equipment to integrate its systems.

Read the article.

 

 



December 11, 2015


Topic Area: Information Technology


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