What do I need to know about ‘LED Inrush Current’? The term “LED inrush current” actually refers to the input current of short duration that flows into the LED driver on initial start-up, to charge capacitors on the input side….
The term ‘smart building’ is commonly used to describe a structure where system processes have been integrated in order to self-regulate the building’s environment and operations i.e. ‘an intelligent environment’ – responding (seemingly intuitively) to the needs of those using…
Lighting Controls Technology – The True Cost of Getting It Wrong! Unfortunately, one size does not fit all. When deciding on the most appropriate control methodology one must first identify the key features of the space. To ‘comply’ it…
How often have you seen this? . . . that one line detail in the specification that asks for one system to talk to another? Without any further detail on the specifics of each system’s communication requirements and what is…
“Biophilic Design” – Just another buzzword or phrase joining terms such as “circadian rhythm”, “holistic design”, “purified air”, “acoustical comfort”, and more? If you’d come across the word “biophilia” a few years ago, you may well have considered it dodgy!…
What is ‘BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)’? BYOD (bring your own device) is part of a growing trend, sometimes referred to as ‘BYOT’ (Bring Your Own Technology), which may include numerous devices such as phones, laptops, PCs, iPads or notepads,…
Solutions: from Huddle Spaces to Large Format Meeting Rooms Intelligent Environments recommend the Acendo collaboration system, including Presentations Skype for Business Local content management Bring your own devices (BYOD) Room Booking Management ACENDO CORE: OVERVIEWDelivering a flawless start to any…
The meaning of ‘Collaboration’ Historically collaboration has two very distinct meanings: The act of working with someone in order to produce something e.g. “the movie script was a collaboration between two writers”; Traitorous co-operation with an enemy, e.g. “the prisoner faces…
What is ‘BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)’? BYOD (bring your own device) is part of a growing trend, sometimes referred to as ‘BYOT’ (Bring Your...
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