Tag: wireless technology

When Safety Tech Fails Underground: How to Improve Connectivity in Parking Garages

By Craig Gillespie, Airtower Networks Mar 24, 2026 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Mar 24, 2026

An incident unfolds in a parking garage. Someone is assaulted. A medical emergency occurs. The immediate response is to call 911, yet the call will not connect. This scenario is not hypothetical. Facilities managers and technology leaders regularly report persistent signal gaps in below-grade structures. One client described it as a recurring concern: not whether […]

Hybrid Lighting Controls: A Symphony of Wired and Wireless Technologies

By Martin Mercier, Cooper Lighting Solutions Mar 14, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: Mar 14, 2025

The world of lighting control has entered a new era, blending the strengths of wired and wireless technologies into hybrid solutions. This approach delivers flexibility, energy efficiency, scalability, and ease of maintenance—meeting the diverse needs of modern buildings and their occupants. But what exactly is hybrid lighting control, and why is it gaining traction in […]