Technology

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    AirJoule $27M deal could help push water-from-air technology into data centers

    ts acquisition of data center cooling company BitSink will help it provide an integrated offering to AI and other high-performance computing data centers, the company says.

    By • Sept. 15, 2026
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    AI helps building stakeholders reach common understanding of systems, expert says

    By connecting data from disparate systems into a unified layer, today’s systems can provide building managers with the information they need to make decisions, OP Ravi of Willow says.

    By • Sept. 8, 2026
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    AI and Smart Building Technology

    From smart building solutions to predictive maintenance tools, cutting-edge facilities management technologies are rapidly gaining momentum among operators.

    By Facilities Dive staff
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    Trane makes data center reference kits available in Autodesk Revit, Forma platforms

    The kits draw on Trane’s work to develop thermal management designs for large-scale AI data centers running the most powerful chips available.

    By Brian Martucci • Sept. 8, 2026
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    AI-enabled building control pilot shows strong results for healthcare facilities: Carrier exec

    The pilot moved the more than 2,100 participating clinics from a reactive to a proactive facilities management posture, says Ed Carney, Carrier Abound senior sales manager.

    By Brian Martucci • Updated Sept. 8, 2026
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    Building system controls alternative touts its affordability

    Startup FTL's cellular-enabled cloud solution aims to provide building systems control and monitoring without a big upfront infrastructure investment.

    By • Sept. 2, 2026
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    Accelsius two-phase data center cooling technology deployed at training center

    EdgeConneX is deploying the IR150 unit at its global training center, signaling that data center operators are poised to transition to the technology, Accelsius CEO John Hewitt says. 

    By • Aug. 27, 2026
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    Frisco, Texas, uses mapping, digital twins to boost emergency services, building management

    The city created an indoor mapping system to help responders during school emergencies, but the system has since expanded to help asset management and more, an IT expert says.

    By • Aug. 24, 2026
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    Partnerships: the cornerstone of future-ready buildings

    Automating operations must be phased in for facility managers to get the full benefits of smart building technology.

    By Susanne Seitz • Aug. 20, 2026
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    NYC bill seeks facial recognition ban at public-facing facilities

    A majority of the New York City Council supports curbs on the technology to prevent arenas and other public venues from violating visitors’ rights. 

    By • Aug. 19, 2026
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    Skilled labor demand is exploding. AI is both a cause and a solution: NFPA

    A survey by the National Fire Protection Association found that while AI is putting pressure on an already stretched fire and safety workforce, it is also making their jobs easier.

    By • Aug. 19, 2026
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    Security’s rising impact on office experience in Class A buildings: Kastle CEO

    Mobile credentials and other technology-powered physical security offerings are lowering friction and improving employee experience, CEO Haniel Lynn says.

    By • Aug. 12, 2026
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    Hackers grow more willing to destroy, not just disrupt, OT systems

    Many operational technology devices still use simple default passwords, Neal Pollard, a partner at consulting firm Control Risks, said at a security conference last week. 

    By Eric Geller • Aug. 10, 2026
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    KODE OS achieves FedRAMP High authorization

    Achieved through Palantir’s FedStart program, the designation means KODE Labs can offer its building operating system to federal agencies operating in sensitive, mission-critical environments.

    By • Aug. 7, 2026
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    Authorities investigating a coordinated cyberattack against Minnesota water systems

    Officials confirmed the attack resulted in no major impact to drinking and wastewater treatment operations. Drinking water remains safe for use, they said. 

    By David Jones • July 30, 2026
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    Almost 90% of data center building management systems communicate over insecure protocols: Claroty

    Forty percent of critical power distribution infrastructure and 30% of HVAC systems are a single link away from risky connections, an analysis of 750,000 data center assets found.

    By • July 29, 2026
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    Bad data shouldn’t stop building system transformation, project leaders say

    Adding data over time and getting small use-case wins can lead to successful multi-building implementation, says Northern Arizona University CIO. 

    By • July 28, 2026
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    Before the show starts: The operations challenge facing large venues

    One venue, many moving parts. The challenge is connecting them before issues start.

    July 27, 2026
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    As K-12 schools embrace ed tech, importance of building system security increases, expert says

    Cyber criminals can use building technology to breach school district networks, so facility managers must be part of the security effort, the Consortium of School Networking says.

    By • July 20, 2026
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    Ventiva touts fanless cooler for 15% data center energy efficiency gains

    The company says its ionic air mover improves performance of back-of-rack server components while fewer front-of-rack bulk fans means reduced energy costs.

    By • July 17, 2026
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    Optimizing building operations against a changing environment: ASHRAE 2026 conference

    The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers' 2026 annual conference focused on operational resilience during challenging times. 

    By • July 16, 2026
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    Heat pump momentum grows on election-year energy affordability issue, coalition says

    The public’s focus on utility bills is helping heat pumps stay in the spotlight, says the Building Decarbonization Coalition.

    By • July 14, 2026
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    More job titles include AI across every sector

    Employers want workers who know how to use AI-assisted software and can implement the technology into business operations, the report's author says.

    By Lara Ewen • July 13, 2026
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    Start workplace renovations with technology, Cisco exec says

    Focus on IT, connectivity and workflow expectations before making design decisions to create a cohesive experience, Cisco’s senior vice president of workplace resources says.

    By • July 13, 2026
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    To speed school incident response, companies merge dispatch platform, AI camera tech

    An integration between Centegix and Volt is intended to close a gap between detection and getting responders on site, the companies say.  

    By • July 9, 2026
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    Johnson Controls’ Metasys 16.0 update aims to reduce downtime, ease compliance

    The building automation system includes new features to help speed up cybersecurity upgrades, monitor regulatory requirements and meet energy performance standards.

    By • July 6, 2026