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Why Connected Buildings Begin with Digital Signage

Category: Smart Buildings and Digital Workplaces   •  4 min read
Digital signage blog image of woman at touch-screen kiosk with floor plans showing on screen

Digital signage has evolved from simple displays into the visible interface of the connected building. Discover how connected building data delivers real-time information that improves occupant experiences, supports workplace efficiency, strengthens tenant engagement, and creates a scalable foundation for future intelligent building applications.

Jul 20, 2026, By Sam Walton

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Building digital signage, connected buildings, intelligent buildings, tenant experience, workplace experience, smart buildings, building operating system, building wayfinding, building visitor management, workplace technology, building automation, building operational data, commercial real estate, Mitsubishi Electric Iconics Digital Solutions, Intelligent Building Software Stack (IBSS)

Modern Mining Requires More Than Traditional SCADA

Category: SCADA and Automation Software   •  8 min read
Sasa mine opening with a mining vehicle in the foregrund

Traditional SCADA no longer provides the visibility modern mining operations require. Discover how intelligent SCADA connects operational technology, unifies real-time operational data, and creates a centralized operational environment that improves situational awareness, supports faster decision-making, and provides a scalable foundation for digital transformation.

Jul 16, 2026, By Mary Anne Ballouz

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Retrofitting Existing Buildings with Smart Technology: Unlocking Greater Value from Existing Real Estate Assets

Category: Smart Buildings and Digital Workplaces   •  9 min read
Retrofitting Existing Buildings with Smart Technology blog image of the facade of a tall office building from a "before and after" perspective from street-level view looking up

Around 80% of the buildings expected to be in use by 2050 already exist, making retrofit a strategic opportunity to improve performance, sustainability, and asset value. Discover how smart technology, a connected building data layer, GENESIS, and IBSS support intelligent building modernization.

Jul 09, 2026, By Mary Anne Ballouz

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building retrofit, smart buildings, building modernization, modernization of existing buildings, building performance, building data layer, building digital transformation, GENESIS, IBSS, workplace management, building energy efficiency, occupant experience, intelligent buildings, building automation, building sustainability

Why the Building You Commissioned Isn't the Building You're Running

Category: Smart Buildings and Digital Workplaces   •  7 min read

Static building operations waste energy, reduce efficiency, and hide costly faults. Discover how unified building platforms, Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD), and integrated IT, OT, and IoT data enable intelligent building operations that optimize performance, improve occupant comfort, and simplify portfolio management.

Jun 30, 2026, By Sam Walton

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intelligent building operations, building management systems, Fault Detection and Diagnostics, FDD, unified building platform, smart buildings, building automation, commercial buildings, building performance, building operational intelligence, HVAC optimization, IT OT IoT integration, building energy efficiency, building facilities management

The Evolution of SCADA: From Monitoring Systems to Operational Intelligence

Category: SCADA and Automation Software   •  7 min read
The Evolution of SCADA blog image of an eye for monitoring, a hand depicting control, a sphere depicting connected operations, and a wireframe of the human brain depicting operational intelligence

SCADA is evolving from traditional monitoring and control into a platform for connected operations and operational intelligence. Learn how modern organizations are using intelligent SCADA to connect OT, IT, and IIoT data, improve visibility, support analytics, and transform operational information into actionable operational and business insight.

Jun 17, 2026, By Mary Anne Ballouz

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SCADA evolution, Intelligent SCADA, Industrial Operational Intelligence, Connected Industrial Operations, Industrial Automation, Industrial Digital Transformation, Industrial Analytics, OT IT Integration, IIoT Connectivity, SCADA Modernization, Industrial Data Analytics, Industrial Visibility, Industrial Operational Technology, Industrial Interoperability, Mitsubishi Electric Iconics Digital Solutions GENESIS

Why Water and Wastewater Utilities Still Struggle with Data Visibility

Category: SCADA and Automation Software   •  7 min read
Why Water and Wastewater Utilities Still Struggle with Data Visibility blog image of light blue water cascading down through a cement channel in a water treatment facility

Most water and wastewater utilities already operate SCADA systems, yet fragmented data, alarm overload, and disconnected operational tools continue to limit visibility and decision-making. Learn how unified SCADA platforms help utilities connect operational data, improve situational awareness, reduce risk, and support digital transformation initiatives.

Jun 09, 2026, By Mary Anne Ballouz

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water and wastewater SCADA software, water and wastewater SCADA systems, water utility SCADA systems, wastewater operational visibility, unified SCADA platforms, water infrastructure monitoring, wastewater analytics, water and wastewater analytics, operational intelligence for water utilities, SCADA alarming systems for water utilities, industrial historian software, water utility digital transformation, remote water system monitoring, water utility operational efficiency, water infrastructure resilience, SCADA interoperability

HMI vs. SCADA: Understanding Functions, Features, and Use Cases

Category: SCADA and Automation Software   •  8 min read

Understanding the differences between HMI and SCADA is essential for designing scalable industrial systems. This blog explains the role of each technology, how HMI and SCADA work together, and how modern platforms such as GENESIS unify visualization, supervisory control, alarming, historian functionality, reporting, analytics, and connectivity.

Jun 01, 2026, By Mary Anne Ballouz

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HMI, SCADA, HMI vs SCADA, Human-Machine Interface, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, industrial automation, SCADA software, SCADA systems, HMI software, industrial digitalization, industrial monitoring, supervisory control, industrial operational visibility, industrial analytics, GENESIS SCADA, industrial software platform

GENESIS Version 11 Licensing: Easier Deployment, Better Reliability, and Greater Flexibility

Category: Industrial Digital Transformation   •  6 min read
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Learn how GENESIS version 11 SCADA software simplifies industrial software licensing through a more reliable, flexible, and resilient licensing architecture. Discover how the redesigned licensing model reduces operational friction, improves scalability, minimizes support disruptions, and supports easier deployment and long-term maintainability.

May 28, 2026, By Milesh Patel

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GENESIS version 11 licensing, industrial software licensing, SCADA software licensing, GENESIS SCADA licensing improvements, industrial automation software, SCADA software deployment, industrial automation software scalability, industrial automation software reliability, SCADA software licensing management, SCADA systems cybersecurity, industrial software maintenance, SCADA systems modernization, distributed SCADA systems, industrial automation platform