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We are pleased to announce the release of the WebCTRL v8.5 system. This new release delivers MQTT integration capabilities and efficient staged controller downloads providing building owners and operators more connectivity options, helping them to future proof their building automation and control networks, and allows technicians to provide better customer service.   Learn more about the WebCTRL v8.5 system here! 

My team and I at Automatic Controls are honored to be recognized as a finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the 2023 Best Places to Work for the second year in a row. Without a doubt, the real recognition belongs to the team members at Automatic Controls who make it one of the Best Places to

Automatic Controls (ACES) assisted Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado (Anthem) to significantly reduce their building’s energy use even as associates and other occupants returned to the office in 2021. Demand-side efficiency strategies drove down energy use by 26% from 2020 to 2021, and 50% from 2019-2021. Anthem achieved over $48,000 in annual savings as a result of

As you consider selecting a new building automation system (BAS), you’re not just investing in a robust and powerful software engine. You’re investing in a relationship with a new vendor.  As you and your facility staff are evaluating your BAS upgrade, there’s often one critical element that we see many of our clients don’t consider: Access to training. The moment

A Cloud-Based BAS is Inherently Secure. Here’s What You Can Do to Protect Your System from Cyber Attacks Your building automation system (BAS) is a cost-effective investment tool that integrates your building’s critical systems with information technology to reduce energy usage, increase comfort, and, ultimately, operate the building more efficiently. But with more advanced technology come more challenges, particularly when

A Building Automation System (BAS) is the control center for your entire facility. Think of it as a brain: All of your main systems operate at peak efficiency when they’re all connected to a single hub. Before a facility manager replaces your current BAS, there are several aspects to consider.  On the surface, it’s potentially difficult to distinguish one BAS