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30 Minutes with Lynxspring Webinar Series: Lynxspring’s New E2E Cellular Data Service and Onyxx™ CE121 Cellular Router

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Screen Shot 2015-08-12 at 9.43.48 AMThe next “30 Minutes with Lynxspring,” our monthly webinar series featuring Lynxspring subject-matter experts and special guests, is scheduled for Wednesday, April 20th at 12:00 PM CDT. April’s Webinar looks at Lynxspring’s new E2E Cellular Data Service, a high-security, private cellular data network, and the new Onyxx™ CE121 Cellular Router.

As smart systems, edge devices, intelligent equipment and machine-to-machine applications become more diversely characterized, Lynxspring is committed to expanding our portfolio of E2E embedded edge hardware, bridges, and gateways, to create the edge-to-enterprise ecosystem For the Internet of Things™.

The newest addition to Lynxpring’s portfolio of E2E embedded edge hardware is the Onyxx™ CE121 Cellular Router, designed specifically to support secure, remote access and exchange of data among today’s intelligent buildings, energy management, machine-to-machine applications and IoT environments. The Onyxx™ CE121 Cellular Router has been designed for easy set-up, installation and commissioning. Now, users can remotely monitor and control their systems infrastructure and equipment, meters, pumps and valves in any energy, utility, commercial building or industrial application, and troubleshoot and resolve situations as soon as they arise using the cellular network.

To take full advantage of the Onyxx™ CE121 Cellular Router capabilities, Lynxspring is also offering an E2E Cellular Data Service. The Lynxspring E2E Cellular Data Service is designed for data traffic only and is a non-public facing, private cellular network that will keep your data completely protected and isolated, avoiding the inherent risks of unsolicited traffic, malware and viruses from the public Internet.

Now, Lynxspring customers can be assured their energy management, machine-to-machine applications and IoT environments are networked by feature-packed Cellular Routers over a highly-secured, high-speed, high-capacity, private cellular data network.

Please join us for this next “30 Minutes with Lynxspring” to learn more about Lynxspring’s new Onyxx™ CE121 Cellular Routers and E2E Cellular Data Plan.

When: Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Time: 12:00 PM CDT

Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/144873125319068162

New Product Release: Lynxspring Onyx™ BACnet™ to Haystack Data Pump

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Our friends at Lynxspring just made an announcement that could radically change the way we transferred use data in BAS systems in India. Please let us know your thoughts in comments.

Lynxspring is pleased to announce the availability of our new
Onyxx™ BACnet™ to Haystack Data Pump.

With the number of and variety of equipment, sensors, devices and building automation systems that are available to connect to, the amount of building data available has increased considerably. With this, comes value in having large amounts of data. But, the challenge lies in how to manage and get useful information out of the data; especially as these data sets often come with various formats, naming conventions, and syntaxes.

It is one thing to have access to data. It is another to make it actionable.

While the potential for using data to improve energy and operational efficiencies is significant, the difficulty of organizing and understanding the data can be challenging. One of the challenges of working with data is it can be very hard to organize and use across different applications. It is stored in different formats, has inconsistent naming conventions and lacks information to describe what it means.

Without meaningful, accurate and real-time data management, many struggle making critical and strategic business decisions that impact their company’s bottom line.

The Onyxx Data Pump helps to overcome the data organization challenge and easily enables the use of common naming conventions and tagging for building operational and energy data with one of the industry’s preferred protocols.

Streamlining the interchange of data from BACnet devices and building and systems, The Onyxx BACnet to Haystack Data Pump provides network communication and data exchange. The device handles the protocol translation of BACnet points to manageable Haystack points. Acting as a BACnet client device the Onyxx Data Pump manages all BACnet/BACnet/IP/Ethernet or BACnet MS/TP devices connected to it.

Key features of the Onyxx BACnet to Haystack Data Pump include:

BACnet/BACnet/IP/Ethernet and BACnet MS/TP to Haystack
Converts any BACnet device to a virtual Haystack device object
Compatible with all Haystack servers
Haystack output is client/server based with mass data storage onboard
Pushes data and protects integrity
Operator simply connects to the Onyxx Data Pump utilizing a standard browser
User is presented with all of the configuration screens, documentation, device settings, help, and software tools needed to complete a successful project
Additional Benefits for You:

Direct Connect
Local data storage–Capacity 30 days
3GB free space
Defaults every 30 days, overwrites
No bulky front end
Cost effective

Link:

Onyxx BH311 Data Pump Data Sheet
Onyxx BH311 Data Pump FAQs

Additional Project Haystack Background

The data revolution has enabled companies to make better, more informed decisions and discover valuable new insights. The amount of data created by equipment, systems and devices has exploded in recent years.

As data velocity has risen, companies must be able to get the right data, understand it and help solve and address specific issues. Many companies struggle with data, despite their best efforts.

The Project Haystack methodology utilizes tags and semantic data models to define and describe the meaning of data from smart devices of all types and enables software applications to automatically consume, analyze and present data from devices and equipment systems. The methodology includes detailed documentation describing data modeling techniques, libraries of consensus approved equipment models, and software reference implementations to easily enable software applications to consume smart device data that has marked up data descriptions.

Additional Project Haystack Resources

IIBC Project-Haystack White Paper
For more information reach out in comments or go to ciccautomation.com

“Plug the ‘Trust Deficit’ in Building Automation Systems in India” Ashwin Ijantkar of Epsilon Consultants tells ControlTrends India

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While keeping pace with technology, Ashwin Ijantkar, Owner, Epsilon Consultancy, consults for Fire Protection, Security and Building Automation needs of clients across various sectors – schools, hotels, hospitals, colleges, residences, corporate fitouts and IT Parks across India. Despite all leading manufacturers of Building Management Systems driving the Indian BMS market, the single most prominent issue is that of a “Trust Deficit” in these systems, which do not deliver what they promise. At Acrex 2016, he appreciates the new products launched by CICC Automation, that take a step in the right direction, through open and inter-operable products from Lynxspring, to give clients the freedom to build-on their network, plug-in products from different brands and have multiple apps reside on their software. As the Building Automation Industry faces a growing demand to rise above mere HVAC controls, to deliver energy efficient, safe and secure buildings as a whole, ControlTrends India is proving to be just the right platform to network, share, showcase and grow more professionals in this Industry.

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30 Minutes with Lynxspring – The New BACnet to Haystack Data Pump

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Screen Shot 2015-08-12 at 9.43.48 AMThe next “30 Minutes with Lynxspring”, our monthly webinar series featuring Lynxspring subject-matter experts and special guests, is scheduled for Wednesday, March 16th at 12:00 PM CDT. March’s “30 Minutes with Lynxspring” will look at our new BACnet to Haystack Data Pump.

With the number of and variety of equipment, sensors, devices and building automation systems that are available to connect to, the amount of building data available has increased considerably. But the challenge lies in how to manage and get useful information out of the data especially as these data sets often come with various formats, naming conventions, and syntaxes.

While the potential for using data to improve energy and operational efficiencies is significant, the difficulty of organizing and understanding the data can be challenging. It’s one thing to have access to data; it’s another to make it actionable. While data can be technically available, one of the challenges of working with data is it can be very hard to organize and use across different applications. It is stored in different formats, has inconsistent naming conventions and lacks information to describe what it means. Many companies struggle with the data, despite their best efforts.

To address this, Lynxspring, has created the Onyxx™ BACnet to Haystack Data Pump. Streamlining the interchange of data from BACnet devices and building and systems, The Onyxx™ BACnet to Haystack Data Pump provides BACnet to Haystack network communication and data exchange. This edge device handles the protocol translation, translating BACnet points to manageable Haystack points. Acting as a BACnet client device, the Onyxx™ Data Pump manages all BACnet/IP, BACnet/Ethernet or BACnet MSTP devices connected to it.

This session, presented by Shawn Jacobson, Director of Application Development for Lynxspring, looks at this new offering and will include an in-depth demonstration.

When: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Time: 12:00 PM CDT

Register Here! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar series.

Please contact us if you have any questions. Call Toll Free: 877-649-5969 or send an email to: marketing@lynxspring.com.

We look forward to having you join us.

AHR 2016 – Lynxspring Readies for a Grand Launch in India through CICC Automation Technologies

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CICC’s decision to partner with Lynxspring, for its business in India, Middle East and North Africa, was based on the value proposition put forth by embracing Niagara platform to deliver Intelligence of Things in a cyber-secured environment. In other words, to catapult the Building Automation Industry in these markets to the next level, and to be in-line with the prevalent global trends.

Terry Swope, President and CEO, Lynxspring sees this opportunity to address the needs of Indian market, which are no different from the American market, by converging technologies across regions, breaking barriers to contribute to the betterment of human race. Lynxspring believes in supporting their Business Partners through systematic training, remote, as well as on-site commissioning support.

Marc Petock, VP Marketing, Lynxspring highlighted how Lynxspring is an ideal choice for the ever-growing needs of Indian, Middle Eastern and North African infrastructure market. In addition to their JENEsys BAS, Lynxspring has now expanded their product portfolio to include Edge-to–Enterprise solutions with the new Onyxx™ hardware platform, Data analytics, Connexxion Enterprise Intelligence Cloud Services, and offer Cyber Security through LYNX CyberPRO.

Chris Ryan, Director of Engineering, Lynxspring provides a quick insight to their latest products – Onyxx Modbus to BACnet and BACnet to Haystack data pump. The LYNX CyberPRO overcomes pitfalls of a VPN or firewall, by removing all devices from the public Internet; closing all ports, and eliminating the need to add and manage users to the VPN access directory
. The cellular router allows to set up a secure Private Area Network in situations where outside internet access may not be available or accessible.

Watch this big announcement here!

India Check out Lynxspring’s February Updates

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Announcements

New Lynxspring Business Partner in India

Earlier this month we announced the appointment of CICC Automation Technologies Pvt. Ltd. as a Lynxspring Business Partner in India. The partnership extends Lynxspring’s leading technologies and product offerings to meet new opportunities provided by the infrastructure sector changes within India and the Middle East markets. As a Lynxspring Business Partner, CICC Automation Technologies will distribute and offer a full line of Lynxspring products, solutions, services and support.

Product Updates

The JENEsys® Building Operating System and Niagara Framework®

The JENE-PC8000 controller with Niagara 4.1 software is here and available! The key features include:

1GHz processor with 1 GB RAM and 4 GB Flash storage
USB Flash drive helps in backup and storage of stations
Flexible licensing
Part numbers based on Devices & Points instead of resources
All licenses and stations are stored on microSD card, which makes it easy to replace bad hardware controllers
Includes standard drivers (BACnet, LON, Modbus, SNMP)
Includes Wi-Fi connectivity, can be used as an Access Point or a Client
Hot pluggable expansion modules (LON, BACnet)
Tools are not required to install the controller
Improved DIN rail clip
Flexible capacitive licensing allows for competitive pricing
More information is available at: http://www.lynxspring.com/images/Technology/DS-JENE-PC8000_12212015.pdf

New Products and Development

In addition to the upcoming release and availability of the products we shared at the 2016 AHR Expo, another evolution is taking place as Lynxspring continues to change the way devices, systems, and people communicate and collaborate across enterprises and out to the edge. Stay tuned over the next several months as the evolution continues.

Training and Webinars

Training

Training is very important at Lynxspring. We are committed to making each of you as effective as possible with our technologies and products so we can enable you to achieve the very best technical knowledge and expertise you can. We continually enhance and add to our training and knowledge offerings and pride ourselves in providing a high level of intensive, hands-on and applications-oriented technical training and content-rich information and tips. Here are some upcoming training classes that are being held at our training facility in Lee’s Summit:

Niagara AX Technical Certification
March 7-March 11
April 11-April 15

Niagara 4 Technical Certification
April 18-April 22

SkySpark® Analytics Training
SkyFoundry will conduct a SkySpark Essentials Class at our training facility on April 5th – April 6th. The SkySpark Essentials Class is the ideal way to get started with SkySpark. This 2-day program provides students with the essential information to start to use and implement SkySpark. The training program consists of 4 Modules, each of which builds on the knowledge acquired in the previous Module.

For more information on any of our training classes, please contact training@lynxspring.com.

Webinars

“30 Minutes with Lynxspring” is our monthly webinar series, held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM CST, hosted by Lynxspring subject matter experts and special guests and covers a variety of subjects and topics from the business/sales side, to products and solutions to the technical and training side. Please be sure to join us. If you have topic suggestions you would like for us to consider, please email Marc Petock at marc.petock@lynxspring.com

Lynxspring, Inc. Reaches Out to India, Announces Partnership with CICC Automation Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

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PRESS RELEASE

CICC Automation Technologies Pvt. Ltd.  Appointed Lynxspring Business Partner in India

Partnership extends Lynxspring’s enabling technologies in building automation, energy management and IoT to meet new opportunities within India and the Middle East

Lee’s Summit, MO and Mumbai, India — February 16, 2016 — Lynxspring, Inc. ( www.lynxspring.com ), a premier developer and provider of open, IP-based control solutions for intelligent buildings, energy management, cyber protection and device-to-enterprise integration, today announced the appointment of CICC Automation Technologies Pvt. Ltd, as a Lynxspring Business Partner (LBP). The partnership extends Lynxspring’s enabling technologies in building automation, energy management and IoT to meet new opportunities provided by the infrastructure sector within India and the Middle East markets.

As a Lynxspring Business Partner, CICC Automation Technologies will distribute and offer a full line of Lynxspring products, solutions, services and support. This includes Lynxspring’s JENEsys® Building Operating System, powered by the Niagara Framework®, an open, unified operating system specifically designed for commercial facilities that combine connectivity, integration and interoperability, supervision and control, energy management, visualization and actionable information (data & analytics) into a single architecture within a cyber-secured environment.  Deployed globally in thousands of facilities including office buildings, government, and military bases, hotels, manufacturing plants, hospitals, retail, and schools/universities, the JENEsys® Building Operating System allows facility management organizations to continually build off the same network deployments and add additional applications as desired.

In addition, CICC Automation Technologies will have access to Lynxspring’s new Onyxx® Edge-to-Enterprise and IoT portfolio of bridges, gateways, appliances, modules, drivers and applications.

“We are pleased to have established this agreement with CICC. This announcement signals the start of an exciting time,” said Terry Swope, President and CEO of Lynxspring. “We are delighted to partner with CICC Automation Technologies and have been impressed with their professionalism, technical capabilities and drive for innovation. CICC has the expertise, reputation, the reach and the commitment to deliver in this market and together we look forward to making a positive impact on driving solutions that manage and operate facilities and equipment smarter, safer, securely, more efficiently, and at peak performance levels.”

CICC Automation Technologies, headquartered in Mumbai, India and with offices in the UAE and USA, is a master systems integrator and turnkey contractor offering solutions and services for today’s intelligent buildings and smart cities. CICC’s team of engineering and technology professionals use collective industry expertise to specify requirements, confirm business benefits and deliver on time and on budget projects. The company’s proven approach to project management, engineering, installation, commissioning and maintenance delivers multiple business benefits, reduces risk of failure and maximizes results.

“We are thrilled about this appointment and partnership.  The combination of Lynxspring’s products and solutions with CICC Automation’s expertise and deployment capabilities shows our strong commitment to the market by offering full system solutions from world renowned brands backed up with inventory, training and product support for our customers that meet today’s facility operational challenges,” said  Sameer Pradhan, Managing Director, CICC Automation Technologies. “Lynxspring and CICC ‘s synergy offers genuine benefit for our customers and the market in India.”

“CICC has earned a reputation for providing independent advice, the very best quality of product, professional service, and technical support to meet the demands of their customers,” added Marc Petock, Lynxspring’s Vice President of Marketing. “We are delighted to be working with such an innovative and experienced team who is ideally placed to service an exciting and growing market in which they are widely recognized. We are very pleased with the opportunity presented with CICC and look forward to a long and fruitful partnership.”

CICC Automation Technologies will be exhibiting in Hall #5, Stall M-20 at ACREX India 2016, February 25-27 in the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC), Mumbai, India.

About Lynxspring, Inc.

Based in Lee’s Summit, Missouri and founded in 2002, Lynxspring is changing the way devices, systems, and people communicate and collaborate across enterprises and out to the edge The Internet of Things is changing our world and with it, our technologies. It is changing the way we manufacture, design, develop and deliver cyber security and building control systems, equipment, devices and applications—creating a world for the Intelligence of Things.

Embracing open, interoperable platforms, Lynxspring designs, manufactures and distributes JENEsys®, JENEsysONE™, LYNX CyberPRO™, Helixx™ and Onyxx™ brands of Internet-based automation and cyber security technology and edge-to-enterprise solutions for Building Automation, Energy Management, Cyber Threat and Security Protection, Equipment Control and other Specialty applications. Lynxspring’s technologies support open, multi-vendor interoperability that simplifies the automation and information architecture across the entire enterprise and significantly lowers automation and information infrastructure costs. More information is available at www.lynxspring.com.

About CICC Automation Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Based in Mumbai, India, CICC is a unique systems integrator and turnkey contractor offering out-of-the-box solutions in Integrated Building Management Systems. CICC’s competent teams of engineering professionals use collective industry expertise to specify requirements, confirm business benefits and deliver on-time and on-budget projects. This proven approach to project management quantifies business benefits, reduces risk of failure and maximizes business results. More information is available at www.ciccautomation.com. CICC is also the producer of ControlTrends India (www.controltrends.in) and Sameer Pradhan serves as Director of ControlTrends India.

Media Contact:

Marc Petock
Vice President, Marketing
Lynxspring, Inc.
marc.petock@lynxspring.com
+1 (816) 347-3500