All Articles Tagged Cloud Based Energy Management

Steven Castle | 01/09 01:11 PM, 0 Comments

Big-box chain Lowe’s has announced it will sell a cloud-based home management system called Iris that allows customers the ability to monitor and control their home from anywhere by using a smartphone or computer. Iris will be introduced in mid-2012 in selected stores and on Lowes.com. The system will be based on U.K.-based company AlertMe’s Smart Home platform and home hub. AlertMe provides home energy management and connected home services both to consumers and through partners such as utilities, telecommunications companies and retailers. Lowe’s Iris system will include energy and… View this story

Robert Archer | 01/31 07:03 AM,

For some reason the category of power conditioning/surge protection has been one of the most scrutinized topics in all of consumer electronics. Panamax and its sister company Furman are however working to educate consumers and dealers about the benefits of a properly designed power conditioner. One of Panamax's new products is the 15-amp, M4315-PRO and it is designed to provide dealers with a product that protects their clients' electronics components, while also providing them a means to track and manage their energy consumption. The 1RU-high M4315-PRO incorporates eight individually protected… View this story