August 24, 2007—As hotel owners operate in an industry with high overheads, they are eager for a system that offers precise communication between devices and decreases the maintenance, energy and operational costs, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Strategic Assessment of the North American Hospitality Building Automation System (BAS) – an End-User Insight, reveals that when building and hotel owners become aware of the availability of open and interoperable solutions, they are no longer apprehensive about investing in rapidly evolving building automation technologies.
The most critical part of a hotel manager’s job is to provide guests with a pleasant experience and ensure maximum guest retention while minimizing energy consumptions, says the report. Integrating controls saves costs as operators are better able to view equipment performance and be more proactively involved in preventative maintenance. Through this converged network, hotel staff gain further value from the BAS to exceed guest expectations by determining and resolving problems before guests are affected. With the ability to reduce energy consumption, BAS is a huge asset in positioning a hotel as a ‘green building.’
Advanced BAS that come equipped with graphics enable hotel operators to view systems in real time, allowing them to maintain equipment with greater ease. Similarly, wireless sensor networks in BAS can help end users achieve unprecedented levels of functionality.
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