Bytes, ADI International, Axis bring the Smart Building to South Africa

With a key focus on energy management and security, Bytes Systems Integration (Bytes SI) Kronos business unit, security distributor ADI International South Africa, and business partner Axis Communications South Africa, have demonstrated to customers how they can make their business a smart enterprise.

Says Mark Freer, Business Development Consultant, Kronos at Bytes SI: "Some of the biggest challenges facing South Africans today are energy management and security. With an enterprise-wide EBI (Enterprise Buildings Integrator) solution you can now manage, at a granular level, the switching on and off of air-conditioning systems, security systems and even lights, dynamically and remotely without replacing everything you have."

Bytes and ADI International are providing customers with access to a comprehensive set of automation tools, which will seamlessly combine all of your building systems onto a single platform.

Through the use of open architecture and industry standards the system enables you to more "smartly" manage your enterprise, combining security management, facility management and building management.

Richard Creighton, National Technical Leader at ADI International South Africa, says: "In our experience, when dealing with customers there are many companies who feel that they could make use of an EBI solution in their business. Often the only deterrent is the notion that it firstly costs too much, and secondly the implementation thereof will be too disruptive to the enterprise."

"But the reality is you don`t need to do it all at once, a simple migration path with an overall business objective of moving all of your systems in time, will enable you to view instant and tangible results and present these to your investors, and won`t cost you the earth. This will ensure the rands you save can start funding the future growth of your EBI objectives," continues Creighton.

With an EBI solution from ADI International, clients can take advantage of a single view of the entire enterprise, including all facilities and operations. You can, with immediate effect, note how system management will impact the bottom line with reports and trend analysis of system power and facility usage. Through a single management interface you can now track, monitor and manage your entire building, paving the way for the smart enterprise.

"We believe in partnering with enterprises that unlock the true potential of our technologies. The EBI promise coupled with the technical expertise of Bytes now ensures our IP-based security cameras are able to integrate into a system which can give you a single view of your business," adds Jason McGregor, Key Account Manager at Axis Communications South Africa.

The solution offering from the companies currently incorporates building management, security management, life safety management, digital video management, and asset location management.

Specific products include:

* Building Manager - Provides single-window control of HVAC, lighting, electrical equipment and more.
* Security Manager - integrates building access and security systems in a single operator interface.
* LifeSafety Manager - Integrates building safety, protecting assets and occupants.
* Digital Video Manager - Integrates video with your enterprise systems.
* Asset Locator - Integrates tracking and monitoring of physical assets and personnel.
* Energy Manager - Integrates energy management across your entire enterprise.

Guest speaker at a recent enterprise breakfast hosted by the aforementioned parties, Andrew Etzinger from Eskom, has strengthened the message from the companies, highlighting how Eskom supply challenges can be eased by responsible energy management from private sector companies.