Resources
News, field insights and analysis on Smart Building & KNX.
PHP2Shell: a critical flaw that also affects connected buildings
PHP2Shell: two critical PHP flaws have triggered alerts in several countries. Which building equipment to check, and what to do now.
Oussama Ben Jemia
Is a smart building really more profitable? What to calculate before you invest
Is a smart building profitable? Whole-life cost, payback and measurable savings: the method for assessing a project before you invest.
Oussama Ben Jemia
Cybersecurity in Connected Buildings: When a Digital Flaw Becomes a Physical Risk
Compromised refrigeration controllers and documented flaws in building automation equipment: what the news reveals, and 10 checks to secure a connected installation.
Oussama Ben Jemia
Why Can Two Home Automation Quotes Have Completely Different Prices?
Two quotes for the same needs, two very different prices. Architecture, scope, commissioning: a grid to compare what you are really buying.
Oussama Ben Jemia
Why Does My Home Automation Installation Need So Many Cables?
More cables does not mean more complexity. What matters: where they run, the spare capacity planned and the plan handed over at the end of the work.
Oussama Ben Jemia
My Apartment Is Sold as “Home Automation”: What Does That Really Mean?
Shutters, alarm, app: a “smart” home can hide very different realities. A reading grid and 9 questions to ask before you buy.
Oussama Ben Jemia
BACS Decree: Is Your Building Really Ready?
The BACS Decree isn't just about installing a BMS. Power thresholds, real requirements, and above all: is your building able to measure, understand and control its technical systems?
Oussama Ben Jemia
Why Do You Need Such a Large Electrical Panel?
The size of an electrical panel is not just a matter of space: it is a consequence of the building's technical architecture, its current needs and its future development.
Oussama Ben Jemia
KNX: The Brand Matters, But Rarely Where You’d Expect
Choosing a KNX brand is not a minor question, but it is rarely decided where you'd expect: ETS application quality, application longevity, local support, functional density and fault behaviour.
Oussama Ben Jemia