Technology has transformed the way we do business. People have grown accustomed to, and now expect, flexibility, remote work, instantaneous responses, easily accessible information, and more. All things that weren’t possible till just a few years ago. To accommodate and facilitate these changes companies are transitioning …
Most facility managers, IT professionals, CIOs, and CFOs, understand the economic and environmental benefits of smart lighting. The “smart part” is the combination of LED interior and exterior lighting fixtures with intelligent controls that allow for optimizing energy consumption while providing a safer and more …
Unfortunately, we live in a world where you must always be prepared for the worst. Whether it’s hackers, intruders, or natural disasters you need to have all your bases covered. In times of an emergency, people will look to you for guidance, reassurance, and blame. So …
Running a cable seems like an easy enough task, right? Or it should be at least. But, for those of us who have done it once or twice, or a couple hundred times, you might be more familiar with one of the following scenarios: The …
How many people does it really take to change a light bulb? Well someone has to buy it. Someone has to get it to the office. Someone has to get it from the storage closet. Someone has to get a ladder or lift. Someone has …
One of our technology partners, Allegion, published an article by Lori Greene that explains the basic differences between Fail-Safe and Fail-Secure: Fail-Safe products are unlocked when power is removed. Power is applied to lock the door. Fail-Secure products are locked when power is removed. Power …
Those that play a role in their company’s IT infrastructure or facilities management know that any decision you make regarding your workplace technology must include concerns about both physical and cybersecurity. According to a recent article by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), many organizations …
Having the right resources available on demand is necessary to the success of complex technology initiatives in the workplace. For any given project, it’s essential to:Obtain the right technical skill setsMaintain the correct amount of field resourcesAnd you should have those skilled resources:In the right places …
What if? Why not? Which option? How much? How soon? Our Ask ASD Blog, and our responsive consultants, designers, technicians and engineers are here to provide you with great answers. We’ve recently shared ASD® Purchasing Guidebooks for the many workplace technologies ASD provides and now …
Ask any executive responsible for facilities management or IT this question, and you’ll get a variety of intelligent answers along with some interesting questions. And some will have no idea, including those in the c-suite. Ask ASD, and it’s the start of an engaging conversation. …
