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Tridium

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Tridium, Inc.
IndustryEngineering automation
Founded1995; 29 years ago (1995)
FounderGerald Frank
Headquarters,
USA
Websitetridium.com

Tridium Inc. is an American engineering hardware and software company based in Richmond, Virginia, whose products facilitate and integrate the automation of building and other engineering control systems. Since November 2005, the company has operated as an independent business entity of Honeywell International Inc.[1]

History

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Tridium Inc. was founded in 1995. In 1999, Tridium launched the Niagara Framework, a software infrastructure that connects all systems and devices to a central console.[2]

In 2002, John Petze became president and CEO, replacing Jerry Frank.[3]  

The company was acquired by Honeywell International Inc in 2005.[4]

Products

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Tridium's products facilitate by integrating building automation using open and proprietary communications protocols such as Modbus, Lonworks and BACnet.[5]

Tridium is the developer of Niagara Framework. The Niagara Framework is a universal software infrastructure that allows building controls integrators, HVAC and mechanical contractors to build custom, web-enabled applications for accessing, automating and controlling smart devices real-time via local network or over the Internet.[6][7]

References

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  1. ^ "Honeywell acquires Tridium". Control Engineering. 2005-12-27. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  2. ^ Controls, Mid-Atlantic. "The Ultimate Guide to the Niagara Framework - MACC". info.midatlanticcontrols.com. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  3. ^ "Tridium Appoints New President and CEO". Contracting Business. 2002-10-01. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  4. ^ "Honeywell Completes Acquisition Of Tridium | Plumbing & Mechanical". www.pmmag.com. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  5. ^ Casey, Terry (June 2004). "Tridium takes Building Controls into the 21st Century on Landmark Dubai Project". Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  6. ^ O'Harrow, Robert Jr. (2012-07-11). "Tridium's Niagara Framework: Marvel of connectivity illustrates new cyber risks". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  7. ^ Zito, Phil. "What is Tridium Part 1". Archived from the original on 29 June 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
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