building automation

EnOcean SmartServer IoT installations worldwide are being urged to update immediately after CISA published an advisory on February 19, 2026 identifying two serious vulnerabilities—CVE-2026-20761 and CVE-2026-22885—that affect SmartServer IoT releases up to and including 4.60.009. These flaws...

A wave of high-severity vulnerabilities affecting ABB’s FLXeon building-automation controllers has forced urgent action across industrial operations and facilities management teams: multiple CVEs expose remote command execution, hard-coded credentials, weak hashing and file-path handling that —...

Siemens has confirmed a vulnerability in its APOGEE PXC and TALON TC building automation devices that allows an unauthenticated remote actor to retrieve sensitive files — including the device’s encrypted database — over BACnet, a widely used building automation protocol, a weakness now tracked...

A sweeping wave of cybersecurity advisories has surged through the industrial sector as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) unveiled ten new Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on August 7, 2025. This release zeroes in on a wide spectrum of vulnerabilities...

A critical new vulnerability in the Johnson Controls FX80 and FX90 platforms has brought the cyber-physical security of critical infrastructure sharply into focus, as industrial operators worldwide brace for the fallout from the recently disclosed CVE-2025-43867. Affecting building automation...

Balfour Beatty, a leading international infrastructure group, has announced a £7.2 million investment in Microsoft 365 Copilot, marking one of the most significant artificial intelligence (AI) commitments within the UK construction industry to date. This strategic move aims to enhance...

The digital transformation of construction and infrastructure giants is often measured in slow, incremental steps. Yet Balfour Beatty’s leap into AI-powered productivity, showcased through its use of Microsoft 365 Copilot, has set a new precedent for the entire sector. Construction and...

Across the global construction sector—a field notorious for its complex paperwork, fragmented workflows, and intense regulatory requirements—a bold technological transformation is underway, propelled by the seamless integration of AI-powered automation into everyday operations. One of the most...

Balfour Beatty, a leading international infrastructure group, has announced a significant investment of £7.2 million in Microsoft Copilot, a generative AI assistant integrated into Microsoft 365 applications. This strategic move underscores the company's commitment to leveraging digital...

The digital transformation sweeping across industries today is fundamentally reshaping how we conceive and manage the spaces in which we live, work, and learn. Buildings of the future, promised for decades, are at last beginning to transition beyond passive structures into dynamic, adaptive...

The recent discovery of a critical vulnerability in Network Thermostat’s X-Series WiFi thermostats has sent ripples throughout both industrial and commercial building automation circles. For many, these smart thermostats serve as the silent backbone of environmental control—regulating...

In an era where the convergence of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) drives unprecedented opportunities, Siemens’ Smart Infrastructure division has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, targeting the heart of modern building management: IoT...

When a vulnerability in critical infrastructure devices like Leviton’s AcquiSuite and Energy Monitoring Hub surfaces, the impact can reverberate well beyond corporate IT—touching utilities, data centers, and building management systems worldwide. Recent disclosures have highlighted a significant...

As the digital transformation of the built environment accelerates, the flow and accessibility of Internet of Things (IoT) data from commercial buildings, campuses, and data centers has moved from cutting-edge innovation to business-critical infrastructure. Yet, many enterprises still grapple...

In a significant move set to redefine the landscape of smart building technology, Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Microsoft have announced a strategic partnership aimed at addressing one of the most persistent challenges in the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem: interoperability across...

The rapidly evolving landscape of urban infrastructure is on the brink of a profound transformation, as smart buildings begin to embrace a new digital era that promises unprecedented levels of efficiency, sustainability, and user experience. This transition is being catalyzed by innovative...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft to enhance the interoperability of Internet of Things (IoT) data within building management systems. This partnership aims to integrate Siemens' digital building platform, Building X, with Microsoft's Azure IoT...

The strategic partnership between Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Microsoft marks a pivotal advancement in the quest to streamline Internet of Things (IoT) data within the built environment, with the ultimate aim of transforming how commercial buildings, campuses, and data centers optimize...

The landscape of smart buildings is experiencing a formidable transformation as Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Microsoft forge a collaboration aimed squarely at overcoming the long-standing challenge of Internet of Things (IoT) data interoperability. Amid the accelerating pace of digital...

Based on the available sources, here is an overview of what Siemens and Microsoft are doing—and planning to do—with buildings: Microsoft: Smart, Flexible, and Sustainable Buildings Smart Workplace Orchestration with Microsoft Places Microsoft is rolling out "Microsoft Places," a next-gen...