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Transform Building Data into Smarter Decisions with ELSYS and IONA
21 October 2026 · Anjali Ratnakaran
Discover how ELSYS wireless LoRaWAN sensors and Tyrrell Products' IONA platform connect building data with monitoring, analytics and automation to support smarter building decisions and improved operational efficiency.

As organisations look to improve building performance, reduce energy consumption and create healthier indoor environments, access to accurate, real-time data has become more important than ever.
However, acquiring that data does not have to involve extensive cabling, complex installations or major disruptions to existing buildings.
Wireless Building Intelligence Made Simple
ELSYS LoRaWAN® sensors provide a simple and scalable way to monitor key environmental and occupancy conditions throughout a building.
From indoor air quality, temperature and humidity to occupancy monitoring and environmental sensing, ELSYS devices deliver valuable insights that help building owners and facilities teams better understand how their buildings are performing.
Beyond monitoring, LoRaWAN-enabled devices can also support the automation and control of systems that impact operational costs, helping organisations optimise efficiency while maintaining occupant comfort.
Connecting Wireless Data to Powerful Building Intelligence
At the heart of the solution is IONA, Tyrrell Products' intelligent building platform.
With its embedded LoRaWAN gateway, integrated network server and the power of Niagara 4, IONA provides a seamless pathway between wireless sensors, building systems and analytics platforms.
By combining data from ELSYS sensors with information from integrated building systems, IONA enables powerful logic, scheduling and automation strategies that help optimise building performance and operational efficiency.
From Data Collection to Actionable Insights
Capturing data is only the first step. The real value comes from turning that information into meaningful actions and measurable outcomes.
Using IONA, building data can be transmitted to analytics and reporting platforms, where it can be visualised, benchmarked and analysed to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.
This creates a complete monitoring and analytics pathway, allowing organisations to:
Monitor occupancy and environmental conditions in real time
Track indoor air quality performance
Improve operational efficiency
Support energy management initiatives
Benchmark building performance
Generate meaningful reports and insights
Monitor, Analyse and Automate
The ELSYS and IONA solution provides more than just visibility.
Alongside real-time monitoring and historical analytics, organisations can automate actions and control systems wirelessly using LoRaWAN-enabled devices. Whether managing environmental conditions or supporting plant and equipment control strategies, the solution helps transform data into intelligent building operation.
A Smarter Path to Building Optimisation
Together, ELSYS wireless sensors and the IONA platform provide a flexible, scalable and cost-effective solution for organisations looking to unlock greater value from their building data.
By reducing installation complexity and creating a seamless connection between sensing, control and analytics, ELSYS and IONA help building owners make smarter decisions, improve building performance and support long-term operational goals.
