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Blog27 August 2026
Many sites continue to use Trend 963 as part of their building management strategy while looking to take advantage of Niagara 4 for integrating additional equipment and systems. The Niagara 4 Trend Emulator Driver provides a way to do this by allowing Niagara controllers and supervisors to emulate a Trend LAN and one or more […]
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Blog19 August 2026
Access to New Technology, Analytics and Cybersecurity Updates In today’s connected buildings, staying up to date is no longer just about accessing new features. It’s about maintaining cybersecurity, ensuring compliance, improving operational efficiency and gaining access to the latest technology innovations. An active Niagara Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA) plays a key role in helping organisations […]
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Blog17 August 2026
Manage all your Tridium licenses easily with Niagara Asset Manager Managing Niagara assets across multiple sites can quickly become complicated. Keeping track of licences, software maintenance agreements (SMAs), renewal dates, and software updates often means dealing with multiple records, deadlines, and administrative tasks. As building portfolios grow, so does the challenge. Niagara Asset Manager is designed to […]
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Uncategorized13 August 2026
Is your building meeting recognised indoor air quality standards? As organisations place greater focus on occupant wellbeing and building performance, indoor air quality (IAQ) is becoming a key metric for compliance, benchmarking, and accreditation. With IONA’s integrated LoRaWAN® controller, facilities teams can connect a wide range of indoor air quality sensors from leading manufacturers, including ELSYS, Milesight, […]
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Blog12 August 2026
As building automation systems become more advanced, ensuring your infrastructure remains secure, supported and compatible with future technologies is increasingly important. To help customers transition to the next generation of Niagara hardware, Tridium is offering a limited-time Licence Transfer Promotion for eligible JACE 8000 users. A Cost-Effective Path to JACE 9000 Under this promotion, eligible […]
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Uncategorized7 August 2026
Reduce energy consumption, improve occupant comfort, and gain clearer visibility of how your air-conditioning systems are performing. Connecting your air-conditioning units to an integrated system or your BMS enables centralised control, better scheduling, improved monitoring and more effective energy management. The challenge has often been making that integration simple. Connect your air-conditioning system to a […]
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Blog5 August 2026
Powered by Xovis and Tridium, people flow solutions from Tyrrell products capture GDPR-compliant occupancy intelligence data, giving university estates teams vital insights into building occupancy levels and usage patterns. The available insights identify underused and unattended booked spaces, improve allocation, and reduce energy by integrating the data into the building management system. Historical data trending also highlights where buildings can be repurposed or potentially mothballed, whilst continually monitoring their condition, and can also assist with gender diversity assessments. Get in touch today to see how we are […]
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Uncategorized3 August 2026
Don’t Let Today’s Hardware Decision Restrict Tomorrow’s Opportunities Smart-building technology is changing more quickly than ever. The analytics platform delivering value today may be replaced by a more advanced solution tomorrow. New cloud optimisation tools, edge applications and AI-powered services will continue to reshape building operation. For system integrators and building owners, this creates an […]
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Blog31 July 2026
Using the correct Niagara version and matching driver releases is essential for stable operation, compatibility and successful commissioning. Why Version Matching Matters Version matching helps you: 1. Use a Matching Workbench Version Connect to the controller using the same major Niagara version. For example, if the controller is running Niagara 4.10.5, use Niagara 4.10 in […]
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Uncategorized30 July 2026
Energy bills show how much you are spending, but they do not always reveal which buildings, systems or electrical loads are responsible. Without live, detailed metering data, facilities and energy teams may struggle to identify unnecessary consumption, understand peak demand or decide where action will deliver the greatest savings. Better Energy Decisions Start with Clear […]
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Blog28 July 2026
If you want a faster, more consistent way to engineer Niagara 4 control strategies, join us for our free Webinar on Friday, 7th August. Whether you are a Trend Engineer new to Tridium Niagara 4 or an experienced Niagara 4 professional, this webinar has something for you. Join Rob Heathcock from Tyrrell Products and Gideon Groom from Freebird Software for a live Advanced Logic Partner Webinar and discover these practical tools designed to […]
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Uncategorized22 July 2026
Energy costs continue to be a major pressure for building owners, facilities managers and businesses. But reducing energy bills is not just about using less energy — it starts with understanding exactly where energy is being used, wasted and over-consumed. With the right metering, analytics and IoT-enabled optimisation, building teams can make faster, smarter decisions […]
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Blog20 July 2026
In this blog, we’ll look at how to adjust the default memory allocations for Tridium Niagara stations and Workbench. By default, a specific amount of memory is allocated for a station to run. Workbench is also permitted to use a defined amount of memory, beyond which it cannot allocate any more. This will probably not […]
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Uncategorized17 July 2026
Upgrading to Niagara 5 is not only about choosing the latest software. It is also an opportunity to consider whether your building controller has the performance, flexibility and capacity needed for the future. As smart building systems become more demanding, controllers are expected to manage more applications, integrations and connected devices than ever before. The […]
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Blog15 July 2026
Within Tridium Niagara, Niagara 4 Program Service is a powerful batch editing tool that allows you to quickly find, filter and modify station objects. Used correctly, it can save hours of engineering time. Used incorrectly, it can break your station — so always back up first. Always Back Up First There is no undo in Program Service. […]
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Blog13 July 2026
The Biggest Savings May Be the Ones You Haven’t Seen Yet Across university estates, inefficiencies often go unnoticed. They can hide in everyday operations, with plant running longer than needed, abnormal energy use going undetected, faults quietly affecting performance, and buildings working harder than they should. The problem is simple: you cannot act on what […]
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Uncategorized10 July 2026
Reset Passphrase & Admin Account Reset the station passphrase and admin password to gain full control of a Niagara station. The Situation You’ve been given a station that you don’t own. You don’t have the passphrase or admin credentials, so you cannot run it or make changes. Why Can’t I Open or Run the Station? […]
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Blog29 June 2026
As building systems become more demanding, your smart building controller is expected to do more than ever before. It is no longer responsible for basic control alone. Today’s smart building environments require integration, data sharing, remote access, wireless connectivity, analytics, cybersecurity readiness and the ability to support future software requirements. Why Your Smart Building Controller […]
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Blog24 June 2026
When requesting a Niagara demo license, your supplier may ask for your PC’s Host ID. This Host ID is unique to your machine and is required for licensing. There are two simple ways to locate your Niagara Host ID and obtain a demo license from your supplier: Method 1: Using the Niagara Console The quickest way to find your PC’s Host […]
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Blog17 June 2026
Niagara Cloud Suite™ delivers secure access, improved resilience and smarter support with more compelling pricing and offers than ever before. Built on the Niagara Framework®, Niagara Cloud Suite extends Niagara to the cloud, helping engineers and support teams securely connect to JACEs and Supervisors while unlocking greater value from Niagara-based solutions and the data from […]
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Uncategorized10 June 2026
Another significant win through integrated LoRaWAN control, metering, and optimization, powered by IONA! In a recent Garden Centre project, we worked with our partners to demonstrate how smarter control strategies, better visibility, and connected building data can unlock substantial energy savings. How was it done? An IONA controller powered by Tridium Niagara 4 with embedded LoRaWAN was deployed. […]
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Uncategorized5 May 2026
“Unify all building systems into one platform” Save 20–30% vs. full system replacement” Upgrade Your Building Without the Cost of Replacement What if you could modernise your building systems, improve performance, and reduce costs – without a costly full system replacement? With Satchwell’s retrofit-first upgrade approach, you can do exactly that – preserving your existing […]
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Uncategorized30 April 2026
Connect and monitor your electrical loads in as little as 30 minutes Cut Costs. Reduce Waste. Take Full Control of Your Energy Customers report up to 50% reductions in energy costs – verified through live metering and IONA analytics. With IONA and LoRaWAN metering, you can monitor, analyse, and optimise energy performance in real time – all from a single platform. See Your Energy […]
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Blog28 April 2026
When planning upgrades to legacy building management systems, the key changes are often far more contained than expected. In many cases, the upgrade is focused within the control panel itself. A Satchwell retrofit approach updates the control layer inside the panel, allowing the system to evolve without altering the wider building infrastructure. Working Within the Existing Control […]
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