Siemens Apogee Wireless Building Automation System Receives Realcomm’s “Digie” Digital Innovation Award

Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has received RealComm’s 2006 “Digie” Award for its APOGEE® Wireless Building Automation System. RealComm’s Digital Innovation Awards recognize individuals and companies making the greatest impact on the commercial real estate industry in the area of technological innovation. RealComm sponsors the largest annual commercial real estate and technology conference and exposition.

Siemens APOGEE Wireless uses mesh technology to create a self-forming, self-healing network. The mesh network topology ensures reliability by creating multiple redundant paths of communication so signals circumvent obstructions to find their target. APOGEE Wireless can provide increased occupant comfort, greater flexibility and optimized control of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

“We are delighted APOGEE Wireless is being recognized by the industry, and we are honored to have received this prestigious award,” said Kevin Osburn, vice president, Systems & Solutions, Siemens Building Technologies. “We remain committed to developing innovative solutions that provide value, efficiencies and enhanced performance.”  .