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2008 TridiumTALK Archive

NiagaraAX Video Framework-December 2008

Niagara Video is the next step on our path to provide a comprehensive, open interoperable system with common user experience for all common building functions - environmental control, intrusion detection, access control, lighting control, and energy management systems. The December installment of TridiumTALK takes a look at the NiagaraAX video framework with a live "over-the-shoulder" look at how video capabilities are created in Niagara and how they are used in real world applications.

Covered topics include:

  • Introduction to live video and camera control
  • Video framework components and usage
  • Implementation example in security applications

 New Tenant Billing Service -October 2008

The AX Tenant Billing Service is a Niagara application which enables users to easily monitor tenant utility usage and to create invoices based on that usage. The application serves as both a monitoring tool and an invoice generation tool, allowing invoices to be manually or automatically generated for a variety of utility usage patterns. The user accesses the TBS application through a standard web browser and is compatible with current NiagaraAX systems.


Interoperability of Diverse Security Systems-A Framework Approach -September 2008

As technology continues to evolve and products shift to the edge of the network, security devices increasingly require an open, flexible communications platform for facility wide integration. A software framework provides the plumbing to support emerging industry standards as well as legacy products on a single cohesive system. By choosing to deploy a vendor / protocol neutral platform, end users now have maximum freedom of flexibility and choice.

This webinar looks at:

  • Technological shifts in the physical security industry
  • Highlights the advantages of multi-protocol, integration framework
  • Reviews the benefits of open architecture, flexible platform


NiagaraAX 3.4 Capabilities-August 2008

The latest software release of NiagaraAX brings new features for report generation and graphical reporting displays.  Enhancements to the BQL, RDBMS driver and Report Service take Niagara to a new level for business intelligence functions. The hardware family continues to evolve into new form factors with the introduction of the JACE-5R rack mounted controller.


Niagara Summit Highlights - June 2008

With over 24 sessions and more than 45 speakers, the 2008 Niagara Summit was the catalyst for a lot of valuable information. ThisTridiumTALK sifts through all the content and presents  the key highlights from each of the Business, Application and Developers track session.  Learn about:

*  The latest uses of Niagara in applications and projects,
*  An overview of the Sedona Framework, the first complete platform for developing, integrating, connecting and managing pervasive device applications at the lower level 
*  Best Practices
*  And much more


oBIX – R2 to AX Integration - April 2008

oBIX (Open Building Information eXchange) is now an established XML and Web Services standard that facilitates information exchange between intelligent buildings, systems and devices. 

This month’s technical TridiumTALK session will focus on using oBIX to bring information, historical data, and alarm events from Niagara R2 systems to the latest generation NiagaraAX. Engineering details and live integration examples will supplement the fundamental concepts that will be covered.


NICS - The Niagara Compatibility Statement - March 2008
What's Open and What's Not
The NiagaraAX Compatibility Statement (NiCS) provides a structure (or schema) that developers and manufacturers can use to define the various levels and types of Niagara Interoperability with other Niagara based products their products will support.


2008 Update - February 2008
If you were not able to make it to NYC for the 2008 AHR Expo we have a recap just for you. This session will cover newly released products, a sneak peak at upcoming products and insights to where technology is heading.