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Another development that evolved was the capability to been a network of dumb devices (thermostats, etc.) Cybersecurity
do that same level of fidelity in virtual reality. Exploring which are now intelligent. A separate network for the
the building with the VR headsets showed us the huge building management system has certain construction
difference between assuming scale and size through advantages—it will be up earlier than the major building
drawings as opposed to ‘feeling’ that size through VR. network. Or we could include them on the corporate
network, which occurs later in the process—leaving little
Intelligent Benefits ability to do startup commissioning. We decided one
Designing natural light systems reduces the lighting load physical network was the best plan to gather that data
and need for cooling. That basic principle of economy drives and make it available to everyone. The IT group was used
many areas that are beneficial to people. Lighting was a to working on existing buildings, so the idea of having to
key goal because the payoff for getting it right the first time finalize infrastructure design as early as when foundations
is very high, and the cost of getting it wrong can be very were being poured was a new challenge for them.
expensive. Natural light is a fundamental principle: it drives
employees’ perception of time and space; it offers a great NVIDIA is always looking for new uses to apply the GPU Niagara Framework® Defense-in-Depth
connection to the outside, driving employee satisfaction. because it’s a wonderful processor for visual computing.
We’ll often invest in something that seems ahead of its
The headquarters is LEED Gold certified, and it has a time. Self-driving cars was one area we started on way
central BMS which integrates occupancy and light level before it became popular. We use our own home to test Cybersecurity is a top priority at Tridium, and we have made major investments in continuously
sensors, along with power metering on all panels and proof-of-concepts, large and small. Our work in robotics
HVAC system. All the data is available for the BMS to led to the popcorn robot—it delivers popcorn. It’s a natural improving the cyber defenses of the Niagara Framework and all of our products. We’ve also
balance our needs. There is active shading along the progression and one of the great aspects of working at provided guidance to Niagara systems integrators, business partners, and facility managers to
southern side, which responds to changing light levels NVIDIA: to play with the technology and have fun with it. deploy control systems with a cybersecurity mindset. The cybersecurity of Niagara is one of the
throughout the seasons. Shading may be just one part of factors that has made it the leading control system engine for supervisors, field devices, and
a building, but it is an intelligent aspect that is felt every Jack Dahlgren is an Architect and Construction now IP-enabled edge devices. Niagara customers who are up to date with the latest security
single day in enjoyment and cost benefits. Manager at NVIDIA. His most recent project was features, enhancements, and updates through a Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA) are
managing the construction of a new 500,000 assured of the full benefit of Tridium’s 20-year investment in cybersecurity. Plus, they only need
Innovation Challenges and Human Challenges square foot corporate headquarters for the one tool to manage the cyber posture of devices at all levels.
The newest technologies bring challenges, because company. While he is always interested in bringing
you’re doing things that haven’t been done before. projects to life, the process of how that happens, and how that For more on control-system cybersecurity, download our whitepaper at tridium.com. To make
IT and facilities groups don’t always have the same process could be better, is always at the forefront. His work at sure that all your Niagara deployments are covered by an SMA, contact your Niagara partner.
goals or understand processes the same way. We NVIDIA allows him to explore how the power of the company’s
faced that challenge determining how to route light own products can accelerate visualization and start to create
level sensors; we were integrating what had typically buildings which have their own intelligence.
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