Andrew Froehlich

2 weeks ago | buildings.com | Andrew Froehlich

IT/OT convergence creates new vulnerabilities. IoT devices are common entry points. Network segmentation is essential. Zero-trust architecture provides layered protection. Supply chain and ransomware risks are growing. Imagine one minute your smart building could be fully optimized and humming along, then the next, chaos ensues as your HVAC system gets hacked through an unpatched IoT device. The result is stolen data, disruptions for occupants, and serious damage to your brand. It happens all the time.

3 weeks ago | buildings.com | Andrew Froehlich

As technology advances, buildings and other static infrastructure can struggle to keep up. For buildings constructed before 2000, this is especially challenging as issues such as analog-to-digital conversion, antiquated HVAC and plumbing systems, and inadequate electrical infrastructure are costly and time-consuming to update.

1 month ago | techtarget.itmedia.co.jp | Andrew Froehlich

Zoomのサービスの中では、Zoom MeetingsとZoom Roomsという2つのサービスが混同されやすい。Zoom Meetingsは、「Zoom Workplace」と名称変更されたコラボレーションツール群の中心的な構成要素であり、Zoom WorkplaceのコアとなるWeb会議機能を提供している。 一方のZoom Roomsは、専用のハードウェアおよびソフトウェアを使用してZoomのWeb会議に参加するための追加の方法であり、個人の作業環境やハドルルーム（予約不要の少人数会議室）、複数人用の会議室に特化して設計されている。 Zoom MeetingsとZoom Roomsの比較においては、「どちらが優れているか」ではなく、「自社にとって専用ハードウェアやソフトウェアを用いた会議室が必要かどうか」という視点が重要となる。Zoom Roomは、多人数の会議室と他の会議参加者をWeb会議で接続する組織にとっては非常に便利だ。しかし、ハドルルームや会議室をあまり使わない組織にとっては、導入のメリットは大きくない。 予算や拡張性も、選定に影響する要素だ。Zoom...

1 month ago | buildings.com | Andrew Froehlich

Training is Essential: Most smart tech failures stem from improper or insufficient staff training post-deployment—not from the technology itself. Communication Silos Create Risk: IT, security, and facilities teams must collaborate proactively to avoid service disruptions and security lapses. Change Resistance is Underrated: Veteran team members often resist new systems—early involvement and clear benefits help drive adoption.

1 month ago | buildings.com | Andrew Froehlich

Courtesy of Dzmitry Auramchik | DreamstimeThe Real Value of Digital Twins in Smart BuildingsFrom avoiding costly HVAC failures to reducing energy waste, digital twins are driving efficiency across commercial buildings. Discover how real-time analytics and AI-powered simulations are redefining building operations—and what you need to know before deploying them.