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HVAC technology plays a key role in enhancing energy efficiency and cost reduction across commercial buildings .
the cloud via IP , offering real-time monitoring and remote management capabilities . This integration is key to unlocking the full potential of BMS , including energy management , asset tracking and even AI-powered data analysis .
“ The future of BMS is all about connectivity and big data ,” Potter says . “ By connecting systems to the cloud , businesses can gain valuable insights into their operations and make more informed decisions , whether it ’ s for occupant comfort , energy optimisation or asset management .”
Within this global scene - where leading product brands from industry giants dominate the traditional , large-scale BMS markets - iLED is carving out a distinct niche that plays a crucial role in bridging gaps left by these major players by including these often overlooked ‘ edge ’ solutions where simplicity , flexibility and costefficiency are essential says Potter .
These ‘ edge ’ applications are crucial to more localised or addon operations , such as water storage tanks , solar panels or even remote oxygen plants for hospitals . Edge systems often lack the infrastructure required to seamlessly connect to the larger BMS networks . Here , iLED steps in to provide a cost-effective solution with its locally developed eZiControl solution .
Take , for instance , the increasing need for monitoring smaller systems in areas like South Africa , where water shortages are prompting many facilities to install water storage tanks and solar panels . These systems do not form part of the BMS and often cannot be easily integrated . iLED ' s innovation focuses on creating devices that allow such small systems to easily connect and report data back to the BMS or cloud database . The company produces compact , flexible controllers with just a fraction of the processing power and cost of traditional BMS equipment . These devices , with as few as eight input / output points , can communicate using Wi-Fi
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RACA Journal I April 2025 www . refrigerationandaircon . co . za