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Practical articles from our engineering and product teams on controllers, software, integration and site delivery.

Is Your Smart Building Controller Ready for the Future?Blog

29 June 2026

Is Your Smart Building Controller Ready for the Future?

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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Niagara Cloud Suite™ – More Value. Better Pricing.Blog

17 June 2026

Niagara Cloud Suite™ – More Value. Better Pricing.

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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Garden Centre secures 40% energy saving with IONA and Analytics.Uncategorized

10 June 2026

Garden Centre secures 40% energy saving with IONA and Analytics.

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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Satchwell Retrofit: Upgrade Your Building Without Full ReplacementUncategorized

5 May 2026

Satchwell Retrofit: Upgrade Your Building Without Full Replacement

“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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Metering Made Easy with IONA & LoRaWANUncategorized

30 April 2026

Metering Made Easy with IONA & LoRaWAN

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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Upgrade Your Satchwell BMS Without Rewiring: A Cost-Effective Retrofit SolutionBlog

28 April 2026

Upgrade Your Satchwell BMS Without Rewiring: A Cost-Effective Retrofit Solution

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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Upgrade Satchwell BAS2000, BAS2800 and Sigma Systems Without Full ReplacementUncategorized

24 April 2026

Upgrade Satchwell BAS2000, BAS2800 and Sigma Systems Without Full Replacement

Across the UK and Europe, many buildings still rely on Satchwell BAS2000, BAS2800 and Sigma systems to manage day-to-day building operations. These systems were built to last – and in many cases, they still do. Heating, ventilation, and core building services continue to run on infrastructure that has served reliably for decades. But the demands […]

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Satchwell Controller Upgrade: A Practical Next Step for BAS2000, BAS2800 and Sigma SystemsBlog

22 April 2026

Satchwell Controller Upgrade: A Practical Next Step for BAS2000, BAS2800 and Sigma Systems

Upgrade your Satchwell system with minimal disruption, less downtime, and without changing the wider infrastructure. Across the UK and Europe, many buildings continue to operate Satchwell BAS2000, BAS2800 and Sigma systems within established control panel environments. A controller-level upgrade provides a structured way to modernise these systems – while maintaining ongoing building operations. Upgrade the Controller, Not the Entire […]

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We’re absorbing a 4.5% supplier increase so our partners don’t have to — for now.Uncategorized

18 April 2026

We’re absorbing a 4.5% supplier increase so our partners don’t have to — for now.

Tyrrell Building Technologies has announced that it will not be passing on a 4.5% price increase from Niagara platform supplier Tridium, which takes effect on 28 June 2026. Tridium cited ongoing inflationary pressures and supply chain challenges for key raw materials as the reason for the increase. In response, Tyrrell Building Technologies has taken the proactive decision […]

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Milesight Smart Radiator Actuators with IONA IoT ControllerBlog

14 April 2026

Milesight Smart Radiator Actuators with IONA IoT Controller

Managing radiator heating across multiple rooms can be complex. Control your radiator groups with Milesight WT101 & WT102 Smart Radiator Actuators, combined with the IONA IoT Controller, within a LoRaWAN® energy-saving solution. A strong partnership in action – Tyrrell Products and Milesight IoT delivering connected heating solutions. WT101 Smart Radiator Actuators WT101 is a LoRaWAN® […]

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Meet the IONA Controller That Never Takes a Day OffBlog

3 February 2026

Meet the IONA Controller That Never Takes a Day Off

Why integrators keep choosing Niagara‑powered solutions In the world of modern building management, reliability is everything. Buildings are becoming smarter, more connected, and more demanding, and the systems that run them can’t afford downtime, bottlenecks, or compatibility issues. At the centre of this shift sits a quiet workhorse: the IONA controller. It’s the unseen backbone of every high‑performing BMS, […]

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Congratulations to Our Niagara 4 Training Trainees – You Aced It!Blog

29 January 2026

Congratulations to Our Niagara 4 Training Trainees – You Aced It!

Tyrrell Products is delighted to announce the success of last week’s Niagara 4 Framework Training course, one of our most in‑demand programmes for professionals working in building controls, integration, and smart building technologies. Delivered by our expert trainer, Rob, the course once again demonstrated why Tyrrell Products is a trusted provider of Niagara 4 training in the […]

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IONA: The definitive intelligence for modern, secure buildingsUncategorized

14 January 2026

IONA: The definitive intelligence for modern, secure buildings

In the architecture of a smart building, the controller is more than hardware, it’s the central nervous system. Processing vast streams of data, connecting disparate technologies, and operating with rock-solid security, you need a controller that can handle it all. The IONA Niagara 4 Controller is engineered to be precisely that: the definitive intelligence for buildings that demand performance, resilience and future-ready […]

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Master the Tridium Niagara 4 framework this New YearBlog

12 January 2026

Master the Tridium Niagara 4 framework this New Year

📅 19-23 January 2026 🌍 Remote, live online over 5 days Secure your spot and get certified: Niagara 4 Training Our next Tridium Niagara 4 Certification course is running remotely from Monday 19th January 2026. This intensive 5-day course provides a solid foundation for engineers, energy managers and project managers to efficiently design, engineer and develop projects using Niagara 4. You’ll cover everything from creating […]

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Tyrrell Products 2025 Year‑in‑Review: A Landmark Year of Innovation, Collaboration, and Industry LeadershipUncategorized

5 January 2026

Tyrrell Products 2025 Year‑in‑Review: A Landmark Year of Innovation, Collaboration, and Industry Leadership

As we push on into 2026, Tyrrell Products is proud to look back on a year defined by bold innovation, strengthened partnerships and major milestones that have helped shape the future of smart building technology. From global conferences to transformative product launches, this year has marked one of the most significant chapters in our journey. Niagara Conference […]

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Thanking Our Clients and Partners for a Remarkable Year | Tyrrell ProductsUncategorized

24 December 2025

Thanking Our Clients and Partners for a Remarkable Year | Tyrrell Products

As we wrap up another incredible year at Tyrrell Products, we want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to our partners and clients. From all of us at Tyrrell Products, we wish you a joyful festive season and a prosperous New Year. Here’s to another year of collaboration and innovation. As we look ahead […]

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Behind the Scenes at Tyrrell Products: Meet JawadUncategorized

18 December 2025

Behind the Scenes at Tyrrell Products: Meet Jawad

We love shining a light on the people who make Tyrrell Products what it is. This time, it’s Jawad AlNaimi, our Engineering Manager in the TPL Research & Development department. In our latest ‘Get to Know Us’ interview, Jawad gives us a look into the problem‑solving and passion that drive our R&D team forward. From the complex challenges he enjoys […]

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It’s an IONA Christmas: Unwrapping the IONA Controller of ChoiceBlog

16 December 2025

It’s an IONA Christmas: Unwrapping the IONA Controller of Choice

As the festive season approaches, Tyrrell Products is celebrating by showcasing the features that make IONA the controller of choice for smarter, connected buildings. IONA controller: Effortless Integration with Flexible IO At the heart of IONA lies flexible input/output (IO), designed to make integration seamless. Whether you’re connecting new systems or upgrading existing ones, IONA gives you the confidence […]

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IONA’s inbuilt Intel processor: fast, reliable control for demanding environmentsUncategorized

5 December 2025

IONA’s inbuilt Intel processor: fast, reliable control for demanding environments

At Christmas, operational buildings such as garden centres are under huge pressure, thousands of building users and customers, multiple systems running at once, and no room for delays. From seasonal peaks in heating, lighting and tracking footfall to the everyday coordination of multiple systems, performance and reliability are non‑negotiable. That’s where the IONA controller stands out. So, in true Christmas […]

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CYBER WEEK DEALSBlog

5 December 2025

CYBER WEEK DEALS

Whether you’re expanding, upgrading or future-proofing, our amazing Cyber Week deals are designed to keep you ahead of the game – without breaking the bank. Contact us to secure your deal-📞 01942 732819📩 [email protected]

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Niagara Edge 10, Last Time Buy & End-of-Life AnnouncementUncategorized

28 November 2025

Niagara Edge 10, Last Time Buy & End-of-Life Announcement

As demands on edge controllers continue to evolve, Tridium is preparing a refreshed IP-based edge device with more resources and processing power. This next-generation solution will deliver enhanced performance and flexibility for modern building automation needs. While Niagara Edge 10’s reliability and popularity has made it a cornerstone in many deployments, as technology advances, it’s important to plan […]

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Meet IONA: Unlocking Smarter Spaces with PointGrab & CogniPointUncategorized

26 November 2025

Meet IONA: Unlocking Smarter Spaces with PointGrab & CogniPoint

At Tyrrell Products, we’re passionate about helping our customers unlock the full potential of their building projects. We believe that building intelligence is all about transforming spaces into environments that respond to people’s needs in real time. That’s exactly what happens when you combine the PointGrab Cloud driver with CogniPoint sensors as part of our IONA ecosystem. IONA is designed to make integrations […]

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Tyrrell Black Friday: The Greatest Show of ValueNews

21 November 2025

Tyrrell Black Friday: The Greatest Show of Value

Step right up, the Tyrrell Black Friday event has arrived, bringing unbeatable savings on trusted building automation solutions. For years, Tyrrell has been the name professionals rely on for performance, reliability, and expertise in building management. This Black Friday, we’re proud to showcase exclusive offers that make future-proofing your buildings more affordable than ever. Tyrrell […]

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Meet IONA Controller: Redefining Commissioning SpeedUncategorized

17 November 2025

Meet IONA Controller: Redefining Commissioning Speed

When it comes to commissioning, speed matters. The IONA Controller N4 is engineered to deliver up to 4x faster performance than previous Niagara-based controllers, designed for superior performance in the most demanding environments. IONA Controller Speed Test Results Think about the impact: every second saved during commissioning means faster deployment, reduced downtime, and more projects […]

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