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Companies all over the world, big and small, are investing in measuring anything they can measure to collect tons of data. We need transparent and comprehensive sustainability reporting to deliver an honest account of companies’ impacts and performance. Sustainability ratings, assessments and certifications have become important tools in evaluating this information for customers, investors, and other stakeholders.  

Are you looking for a powerful and reliable computing solution that can handle the toughest industrial environments and meet your specific needs? Look no further: a box-PC is exactly what you need. This compact computer is designed to be small and easy to install, while still capable of running demanding programs and performing a wide range of tasks. We list 4 elements that'll help you pick the right edge computer for your needs.

The smarter your building is, the more it can help you solve many of these urgent issues. Does this mean every business needs a fully operational Smart Building with all the fancy tech included? Of course not. It’s all about making smart choices, based on your actual needs. However, before your building can start working for you, you need to make sure to be Energy Smart Building Ready.  

1 out of 3 IoT projects fail during the proof-of-concept phase due to a lack of expert guidance. If you don’t have a lot of experience with IoT, you probably don’t know what it’s capable of. However, interconnectivity, automation and real-time data are undoubtedly the key to success, in several obvious ways. Discover how you can achieve them with ICONICS.

What if you could save €20.000 a year on energy costs – just by heating your office building in a smarter way? In the following real-life case, you will discover how edge computers and ICONICS software can save an office building 35% of energy costs.

What is edge computing and why is it so powerful? What is the difference with cloud computing? How does Microsoft’s Windows 10 IoT fit into this story? Quinten Feys, lead engineer, answers these questions and more in our latest blog on the benefits of edge computers.

The ICONICS GENESIS64 Suite is uniquely differentiated from any other HMI/SCADA solutions. But what is a SCADA system exactly, why do you need it and what are the top features of a good SCADA system? Discover all there is to know and more to make a well-advised choice when deciding on your future SCADA system.

Five years ago, Gartner was predicting smart buildings could reduce operating costs by up to 30 percent. A study by EDF also found that 9 in 10 business leaders say consumers will likely hold them accountable for their environmental impact. There are thus plenty of reasons to go smart and go green! 

If you're ready to commit to net zero carbon and want to reduce your company’s carbon footprint to play your part in the fight against climate change, you still can – and science-based targets are the way to go. Learn why they're good for your business and how you can overcome common challenges.

Find out what an Energy Management System is, discover the five ways it can benefit your company and learn about the benefits of the ICONICS software. Easily generate cost, consumptions and carbon reports. Spot areas of improvement quickly and turn these insights into actions to cut energy consumption.

Culture determines how people in a workplace think and behave. So creating a culture of energy conservation is a necessary part of any energy saving plan or behaviour change campaign. Discover six ways to build this culture and motivate people to save energy at the office.

When you think of a building, you think of bricks, mortar, and glass. We tend to see buildings as a combination of building materials. People often want to solve energy challenges in the same technical way by using materials and installations. Wrong! Energy saving efforts need to be part of a mindset.

Why are sustainable cities important? According to United Nations forecasts, the world’s urban spaces will triple in size between 2000 and 2030. This calls for an enormous need need for housing, business facilities, water supplies, power grids and transport networks. Clearly, smart cities are a necessity. 

To discover all about the technical ins and outs of the ICONICS suite, we had an interesting conversation with Quinten Feys, lead engineer at Koning & Hartman België. Find out all about the building operational platform from a technical perspective. 

Every year, VINCI Energies Nederland is judged by EcoVadis. The sustainability of all VINCI Energies Nederland’s brands – like Koning & Hartman – and business units are assessed on a yearly basis. In 2022, they received another platinum rating.

36%. That is the building and construction industry’s share of the global final energy use. Fortunately, we can turn this high number into an enormous opportunity: the more buildings we transform into smart buildings, the more energy we can save. 

ICONICS smart building software is a six-time Microsoft Partner of the Year award and carries the title of Sustainability Partner of the Year. Companies worldwide decrease their energy consumption, cut energy costs and reach their sustainability goals thanks to the deployment of ICONICS. 

From smart access to smart climate control systems, most buildings have some sort of intelligence. Maybe you even have a Building Management System (BMS). However, what your smart building really needs is its own Building Operating System (BOS). Find out all the ins and outs!