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Transform Indoor Air Quality Data into Accreditation-Ready Insights with IONA

13 August 2026

Transform Indoor Air Quality Data into Accreditation-Ready Insights with IONA

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, […]

Upgrade to JACE 9000 today and save $$$ with the licence transfer promotion

12 August 2026

Upgrade to JACE 9000 today and save $$$ with the licence transfer promotion

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 […]

Is Your Air Conditioning Operating at Its Best? CoolMaster BMS Integration

7 August 2026

Is Your Air Conditioning Operating at Its Best? CoolMaster BMS Integration

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 […]

Underused facilities are costing universities £1000s. We can help solve the problem.

5 August 2026

Underused facilities are costing universities £1000s. We can help solve the problem.

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 […]

IONA: Freedom to Choose. Power to Adapt. For now, and the future.

3 August 2026

IONA: Freedom to Choose. Power to Adapt. For now, and the future.

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 […]

Niagara 4 Software Version Control: Using the Right Workbench and Driver Versions

31 July 2026

Niagara 4 Software Version Control: Using the Right Workbench and Driver Versions

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 […]

Do You Know Where Your Energy Spend Is Really Going?

30 July 2026

Do You Know Where Your Energy Spend Is Really Going?

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 […]

Elevate Quality and Reduce Niagara Control Engineering Time with Advanced Logic

28 July 2026

Elevate Quality and Reduce Niagara Control Engineering Time with Advanced Logic

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 […]

Do You Know How to Cut Your Energy Bills by Up to 50%?

22 July 2026

Do You Know How to Cut Your Energy Bills by Up to 50%?

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 […]

How to Adjust Default Memory Allocation for Niagara Stations and Workbench

20 July 2026

How to Adjust Default Memory Allocation for Niagara Stations and Workbench

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 […]

Upgrading to Niagara 5? Make the Smart Move and Switch to IONA

17 July 2026

Upgrading to Niagara 5? Make the Smart Move and Switch to IONA

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 […]

Niagara 4 Program Service: Powerful Batch Changes That Save Time

15 July 2026

Niagara 4 Program Service: Powerful Batch Changes That Save Time

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. […]

Hidden Energy Savings for University Estates

13 July 2026

Hidden Energy Savings for University Estates

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 […]

How to Take Control of a Station You Don’t Own

10 July 2026

How to Take Control of a Station You Don’t Own

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? […]

Is Your Smart Building Controller Ready for the Future?

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 […]

How to Find a PC’s Host ID for a Niagara Demo License

24 June 2026

How to Find a PC’s Host ID for a Niagara Demo License

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 […]

Niagara Cloud Suite™ – More Value. Better Pricing.

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 […]

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

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. […]

Satchwell Retrofit: Upgrade Your Building Without Full Replacement

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 […]

Metering Made Easy with IONA & LoRaWAN

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 […]

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

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 […]

Upgrade Satchwell BAS2000, BAS2800 and Sigma Systems Without Full Replacement

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]