Building automation systems (BASs) and open-source software are two areas of interest for me, so I’d like to share some thoughts on how they intersect, at least from the exposure I’ve had to them.

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Why: "Home Assistant Supervised System (HASS) is an open source Home Automation solution that can run on various devices and it can extend into every area of your life, including your daily ...

Having covered the increasing use of open software and systems in industry over the past several years now, it’s easy to see how u-OS (an open operating system designed to handle tasks such as device ...

I have relied on big names like Make.com or Power Automate for automation. These are easy go-tos with real capability. However, after several years of using them, a few drawbacks easily start to stand ...

It's no secret that the smart home world is dominated by Big Tech, with Amazon's Alexa leading the charge, closely followed by Google Home and Apple HomeKit. These popular automation systems aren't as ...

When embarking on the journey to transform your home into a smart living environment, careful selection of the right hardware for Home Assistant (HA) is crucial. For those new to home automation, ...

As the healthcare sector grapples with rising demand and growing administrative burdens, automation has emerged as a key solution to improve efficiency. Gokul Pandy has been at the forefront of this ...

Most enterprises are juggling multiple commercial, open source, and homegrown network automation tools, and few are reporting fully successful automation initiatives. Network automation technology ...

IO-Link uses standard unshielded cables to enable real-time data exchange between sensors, actuators and control systems, replacing simple on/off signals with detailed device performance and ...

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