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Automating building management in Australia

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Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms
Applicable Industries	Buildings
Applicable Functions	Facility Management
Use Cases	Building Automation & Control Building Energy Management Energy Management System
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services System Integration
Challenge	Facility owners and operators face the challenge of controlling the costs associated with owning, managing, and maintaining a building. Energy usage is a significant concern, with one-third of non-fixed operating expenses going towards maintaining heating, cooling, lights, and computers. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that about 30% of this is wasted due to inefficiency. Maintenance is also a costly prospect, with estimates of more than $2 per square foot on repairs and maintenance (not including labor). A 10-story, 150,000-square-foot building can cost $300,000 per year or more. The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly changing the way buildings and building systems are connected and managed, opening up building automation to a broader property market. Read More
About Customer	BSA Limited is an Australian technical services contracting firm that is redefining services and capabilities around IoT. The firm’s network of subject matter experts, multi-disciplined engineers, and strategic partners enables BSA to bring together the latest and best technologies available from around the world. This strong collaboration and integration of sustainability practices across the entire organization and service solutions are driving its leadership in bringing holistic smart building solutions to a diverse range of clients in the built environment. BSA has deep roots in the building management market, with automation teams across Australia with capability across mechatronics, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering. It is an industry leader in the building and asset management space. Read More
Solution	BSA Limited and Software AG have entered into a strategic partnership to co-develop a solution accelerator for building management in Australia. With Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT platform for device management and streaming analytics, TrendMiner self-service analytics, and webMethods.io cloud integration, BSA can connect buildings, systems, and sensors. This enables facility owners and operators to connect, monitor, analyze, and control the systems in their buildings, saving money and time while creating a healthier and happier environment. BSA will be using Cumulocity IoT in conjunction with its building management solutions for increasing operational efficiency and energy savings through technology. By making a building a smart building, everything is equipped with IoT sensors, and the data is coordinated, managed, and controlled for specific purposes. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms

Applicable Industries

Buildings

Applicable Functions

Facility Management

Use Cases

Building Automation & Control

Building Energy Management

Energy Management System

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

System Integration

Challenge

Facility owners and operators face the challenge of controlling the costs associated with owning, managing, and maintaining a building. Energy usage is a significant concern, with one-third of non-fixed operating expenses going towards maintaining heating, cooling, lights, and computers. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that about 30% of this is wasted due to inefficiency. Maintenance is also a costly prospect, with estimates of more than $2 per square foot on repairs and maintenance (not including labor). A 10-story, 150,000-square-foot building can cost $300,000 per year or more. The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly changing the way buildings and building systems are connected and managed, opening up building automation to a broader property market.

About Customer

BSA Limited is an Australian technical services contracting firm that is redefining services and capabilities around IoT. The firm’s network of subject matter experts, multi-disciplined engineers, and strategic partners enables BSA to bring together the latest and best technologies available from around the world. This strong collaboration and integration of sustainability practices across the entire organization and service solutions are driving its leadership in bringing holistic smart building solutions to a diverse range of clients in the built environment. BSA has deep roots in the building management market, with automation teams across Australia with capability across mechatronics, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering. It is an industry leader in the building and asset management space.

Solution

BSA Limited and Software AG have entered into a strategic partnership to co-develop a solution accelerator for building management in Australia. With Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT platform for device management and streaming analytics, TrendMiner self-service analytics, and webMethods.io cloud integration, BSA can connect buildings, systems, and sensors. This enables facility owners and operators to connect, monitor, analyze, and control the systems in their buildings, saving money and time while creating a healthier and happier environment. BSA will be using Cumulocity IoT in conjunction with its building management solutions for increasing operational efficiency and energy savings through technology. By making a building a smart building, everything is equipped with IoT sensors, and the data is coordinated, managed, and controlled for specific purposes.

Impact #1	Visibility and control help BSA and its customers to optimize energy usage and drive real operational savings.
Impact #2	The partnership with Software AG strengthens BSA's position in the building and asset management industry.
Impact #3	The holistic system utilizes powerful technology from the Software AG suite, coupled with BSA’s vast knowledge of HVAC and building maintenance, to save energy and optimize operations.

Impact #1

Visibility and control help BSA and its customers to optimize energy usage and drive real operational savings.

Impact #2

The partnership with Software AG strengthens BSA's position in the building and asset management industry.

Impact #3

The holistic system utilizes powerful technology from the Software AG suite, coupled with BSA’s vast knowledge of HVAC and building maintenance, to save energy and optimize operations.

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Automating building management in Australia

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