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      FINtastic Tips

      What If FIN Framework Managed the Holidays?
      FIN Stack FIN 5.0

      What If FIN Framework Managed the Holidays?

      November 25, 2024

      ‘ Twas the holiday season and all throughout J2, our team was dreaming of ways that FIN Framework could manage their holiday. Here’s a fanciful look at how ...
      Everything Is Faster With FIN
      FIN Stack End User DB Builder FIN 5.0

      Everything Is Faster With FIN

      August 29, 2024

      FIN Framework sets the standard as the fastest platform for engineering building automation systems. We’ve optimized workflows to reduce the number of clicks, ...
      FINtastic Tip: Why Tagging is Important
      FIN Stack Project Haystack FINtastic Tips Smart Buildings

      FINtastic Tip: Why Tagging is Important

      June 20, 2024

      We recently caught up with Senior Application Engineer Aaron Sanchez to get some insight into common questions he hears as a member of our customer success ...
      FINtastic Tip: Creating Summary Graphics
      FIN Stack Graphics Builder FINtastic Tips Smart Buildings

      FINtastic Tip: Creating Summary Graphics

      March 14, 2024

      One of the most useful graphics for commissioning agents, system integrators, and end users are the tables of data that summarize details for mechanical ...
      5 Things BAS Application Engineers Resolve to Do Differently in 2024
      FIN Stack Graphics Builder Systems Integrator Smart Buildings

      5 Things BAS Application Engineers Resolve to Do ...

      January 30, 2024

      Is it time for a fresh approach to your job, life, and use of technology? In talking with System Integrators and specifically application engineers (my past ...
      Top 4 Ways University Facility Managers Can Be More Autonomous
      FIN Stack Alarms Smart Buildings Energy management

      Top 4 Ways University Facility Managers Can Be More ...

      January 15, 2024

      As a facility manager, have you ever felt limited in what you can do with your BAS or frustrated with the solution being provided to you? Given that you have ...
      FINtastic Tip: Scheduling Events
      FIN Stack End User FINtastic Tips FIN Framework

      FINtastic Tip: Scheduling Events

      December 14, 2023

      Did you know you can create, edit, or check out what points are linked to a schedule in FIN's Schedules App? In this FINtastic Tip, we'll show you some ...
      How Heat Pumps Can Help Electrify Buildings
      FIN Stack Smart Buildings Energy management FIN Framework

      How Heat Pumps Can Help Electrify Buildings

      November 09, 2023

      Did you know that heat pumps are more than twice as efficient as fossil fuel heating systems? New research from Oxford University and the Regulatory Assistance ...
      A Better Future is Powered by FIN Framework
      J2 News & Events FIN Stack Integration OEM

      A Better Future is Powered by FIN Framework

      October 12, 2023

      It's estimated that 80% of commercial buildings have no BMS installed, which means they lack visualization and control of their energy usage. There's a huge ...
      The Many Faces of FIN Framework
      FIN Stack FIN Edge2Cloud FIN microBMS Smart Buildings

      The Many Faces of FIN Framework

      September 28, 2023

      You may have heard the terms, FIN Stack, FIN Edge2Cloud, or FIN Supervisory & Control and wondered what the differences were. They're all application ...
      The Path to Becoming a FIN Rockstar
      J2 News & Events FIN Stack FIN Framework Training

      The Path to Becoming a FIN Rockstar

      June 29, 2023

      The J2 Innovations team is excited to hit the road with the launch of its first of many roadshows! For those attending, it provides the first step in a typical ...
      How Does FIN Stack, Stack Up?
      FIN Stack Project Haystack Systems Integrator FIN Edge2Cloud

      How Does FIN Stack, Stack Up?

      May 25, 2023

      FIN Stack is based on an open framework that simplifies smart building management to get jobs done faster. It’s based on our FIN Framework software and ...
      FIN Framework Recognized at the BCIA Awards
      J2 News & Events FIN Stack FIN Framework Technology

      FIN Framework Recognized at the BCIA Awards

      May 18, 2023

      We're still feeling energized after the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Awards ceremony! We were so excited that J2 Innovations was selected as a ...
      FIN Stack - Summer Road Show (US) 2023
      J2 News & Events FIN Stack Technology Training

      FIN Stack - Summer Road Show (US) 2023

      May 11, 2023

      The J2 Innovations team has a new training experience they are taking on the road in partnership with authorized FIN Stack Distributors. The FIN Stack Road ...
      Catch J2 at these upcoming events
      J2 News & Events FIN Stack Project Haystack FIN ECO

      Catch J2 at these upcoming events

      April 07, 2023

      Conference season is upon us, and the J2 Innovations Team has been all over the world exhibiting at some of the industry's best events! ISH Frankfurt, Midea ...
      Unboxing the F200 Edge Controller
      FIN Stack Systems Integrator FIN F200 FIN Framework

      Unboxing the F200 Edge Controller

      August 26, 2022

      We all love the excitement of unpacking something new, whether it be a birthday, festive holiday gift or even the latest purchase from Amazon. Why should ...
      Part 3: The Changing Working Environment
      FIN Stack Project Haystack End User Systems Integrator

      Part 3: The Changing Working Environment

      April 01, 2022

      In the third and final part of this blog series, we focus on the last section of our latest white paper, The Fast-Changing Future of Systems Integrators. This ...
      Part 2: Customer Requirements, Usability and Productivity
      J2 News & Events FIN Stack Project Haystack End User

      Part 2: Customer Requirements, Usability and Productivity

      March 23, 2022

      Last week we summarized the Advanced Technology section of our latest white paper, The Fast-Changing Future of Systems Integrators. This week, we delve into ...
      The Fast-Changing Future of Systems Integrators
      FIN Stack End User Cybersecurity Systems Integrator

      The Fast-Changing Future of Systems Integrators

      March 10, 2022

      Change is a part of modern life that we must manage and embrace. The building automation industry is no different, although I would argue that change is coming ...
      New Hardware Available for FIN and Beyond
      FIN Stack OEM Systems Integrator FIN Edge2Cloud

      New Hardware Available for FIN and Beyond

      March 03, 2022

      We’ve just launched the F200 Edge Controller that will be available in a bundle with FIN Framework for OEMs and FIN Stack for distributors (for those in North ...
      FIN Stack is now in the UK
      FIN Stack End User

      FIN Stack is now in the UK

      September 06, 2021

      Our 'ready-to-use' version of FIN Framework (FIN Stack) for building automation is now available in the UK! It’s ideal for system integrators who need to be ...
      Addressing System Integrator Needs for BMS
      J2 News & Events FIN Stack Systems Integrator Smart Buildings

      Addressing System Integrator Needs for BMS

      January 28, 2021

      According to a recent report published by Infinium Global Research, the BMS (Building Management System) market will reach 154.8 billion by 2025, with an ...
      Out with the old. In with FIN
      FIN Stack Smart Buildings

      Out with the old. In with FIN

      January 20, 2021

      A new year often heralds new year resolutions and the desire to make a ‘fresh start’ – why not begin with your building management system (BMS)? Older BMS are ...
      Starting the new year wishing you could migrate to a modern BMS?
      J2 News & Events FIN Stack Niagara compatibility Cybersecurity

      Starting the new year wishing you could migrate to a modern ...

      January 19, 2021

      Running on systems that are no longer supported and worried about cyber-security? Needing to upgrade your BMS in bite-sized chunks as budgets allow Dealing ...
      Where Does FIN Live?
      FIN Stack FIN 5.0 Smart Buildings

      Where Does FIN Live?

      January 14, 2021

      The overall system architecture for a complete Smart Building or IoT solution will often involve use of multiple technologies and tools at various levels, so ...
      Exciting New Marketing Tools and Support for FIN Stack Partners
      FIN Stack

      Exciting New Marketing Tools and Support for FIN Stack ...

      November 06, 2020

      Our company was built on creating strong partnerships with BAS distributors and OEM partners in the North American market. In fact, many of the distributors ...
      How FIN Can Simplify Chiller Control Deployment
      FIN Stack OEM Smart Equipment

      How FIN Can Simplify Chiller Control Deployment

      October 08, 2020

      Here at J2 Innovations, we’re reimagining what relationships look like between equipment manufacturers and BAS using our state of the art FIN Framework and ...
      FINtastic Tip: Manage Schedules Easily with FIN
      FIN Stack End User FIN 5.0 FINtastic Tips

      FINtastic Tip: Manage Schedules Easily with FIN

      December 12, 2019

      In a large facility, there can be a huge number of schedules to choose from and manage. There are typically two major challenges. First, it’s difficult to ...
      FINtastic Tip: Summarize your data with one click
      FIN Stack FINtastic Tips

      FINtastic Tip: Summarize your data with one click

      December 05, 2019

      Creating summaries has traditionally been very labor-intensive. As the name implies, summaries are a table of equipment data, where the rows are the list of ...
      FINtastic Tip: Improve Your Maintenance Communications
      FIN Stack End User FIN 5.0 FINtastic Tips

      FINtastic Tip: Improve Your Maintenance Communications

      October 17, 2019

      Does the above image look familiar? It’s not uncommon for a monitoring workstation to be littered with sticky notes that include little bits of information ...
      The Magic of Wizards
      FIN Stack

      The Magic of Wizards

      September 16, 2019

      It’s very easy to make things complicated, but it’s much harder to make things simple. I have spent much of my career in the building automation industry that ...
      How FIN 5 Is More Robust Than Ever Before
      FIN Stack FIN 5.0 Cybersecurity

      How FIN 5 Is More Robust Than Ever Before

      September 10, 2019

      This is the third blog post in our What’s New With FIN series where we will explore how the FIN Framework is more open, fast, robust, and extensible. ...
      FIN works great with Niagara
      FIN Stack Niagara compatibility

      FIN works great with Niagara

      July 18, 2019

      A while back, we created some videos to show you just how easy it is to incorporate FIN into your existing and future Niagara projects. There are many projects ...
      How FIN helped Northwest Automation solve an industry challenge
      FIN Stack Logic Builder Case study

      How FIN helped Northwest Automation solve an industry ...

      May 23, 2019

      Northwest Automation is an automation services provider that specializes in energy management, green buildings, and clean rooms for high tech manufacturing. ...
      Four Ways FIN Can Increase the Sustainability of Your Building
      FIN Stack FIN 5.0 Smart Buildings

      Four Ways FIN Can Increase the Sustainability of Your ...

      April 25, 2019

      Sustainable and “Green” Buildings are becoming increasingly in demand in today’s environmentally conscious world. According to The Office of Energy Efficiency ...
      Why Project Haystack is Important (& why we use it in FIN)
      FIN Stack Project Haystack FINstitute

      Why Project Haystack is Important (& why we use it in ...

      April 19, 2019

      When finding something is difficult the English have a saying “it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack”. This explains the naming of Project Haystack, ...
      Project Haystack Launches New Website
      FIN Stack Project Haystack

      Project Haystack Launches New Website

      March 21, 2019

      Learning about Project Haystck and the wonders of tagging and data modeling just got easier. The Project Haystack organization officially launched a new ...
      Siemens Summit Recap
      J2 News & Events FIN Stack

      Siemens Summit Recap

      March 14, 2019

      This month, the J2 Innovations team traveled to New Orleans to support our OEM partner, Siemens, at their annual North America partner summit. The Summit was ...
      Gerard and Erol are on the Road Again!
      J2 News & Events FIN Stack FINstitute

      Gerard and Erol are on the Road Again!

      March 01, 2019

      The J2 Innovations team is on the road again for the next few weeks for a Take FIN for a Spin roadshow and a FIN Training class with a few of our FIN ...
      Tools and Techniques for Tagging (and Beyond)
      FIN Stack

      Tools and Techniques for Tagging (and Beyond)

      February 01, 2019

      When talking to clients, engineers, and owners about the powerful benefits of tagging and data modeling, the question ultimately comes up “So how do I get ...
      Hosting our videos on our website as well as YouTube
      FIN Stack Automated Commissioning FINstitute

      Hosting our videos on our website as well as YouTube

      January 07, 2019

      We have upgraded our website so we can now host our videos on this page, as well as our YouTube channel. This will make it more convenient for you to find our ...
      Sneak Peak at the New DB Builder
      J2 News & Events FIN Stack DB Builder

      Sneak Peak at the New DB Builder

      December 21, 2018

      Changes are coming! One exciting change we can tell you about is the creation of a couple tools that will allow you to move and/or rename a tag. Our new DB ...
      Take a Deeper Look at the New FIN Dashboard
      FIN Stack

      Take a Deeper Look at the New FIN Dashboard

      September 07, 2018

      A few weeks ago, we announced a new set of components for the FIN dashboard. These new components include easy-to-use charts and gauges that each feature their ...
      Check Out the New Dashboard Features in FIN Stack
      FIN Stack End User Technology Dashboard

      Check Out the New Dashboard Features in FIN Stack

      July 28, 2018

      The FIN Stack development team has been working on a solution for creating dashboards in FIN and is excited to announce a solution! The team has pre-designed ...
      FIN 4.0 End User Video Series: Overrides
      FIN Stack

      FIN 4.0 End User Video Series: Overrides

      April 06, 2018

      Our 9th video in the FIN 4.0 End User Video Series goes over the Override function and new application within FIN Stack. Overrides are an important part of ...
      FIN 4.0 End User Video Series: Historian
      FIN Stack

      FIN 4.0 End User Video Series: Historian

      February 27, 2018

      Our 8th video in the FIN 4.0 End User Series goes over how to view historical data in FIN Stack, and also how to create charts and utilize them through the ...
      See FIN 4.5 in Action
      FIN Stack

      See FIN 4.5 in Action

      February 15, 2018

      We hosted our first of what we hope will be many FIN 4.5 Webinars. This first webinar was presented in partnership with FIN Authorized Distributor M&M ...
      FIN 4.0 End User Video Series: O&M Manuals
      FIN Stack

      FIN 4.0 End User Video Series: O&M Manuals

      February 03, 2018

      Our 7th video in the FIN 4.0 End User Series goes over the O&M Manuals Application. As we’ve discussed in previous videos, FIN Stack is context sensitive. ...
      FIN 4.5 Early Access
      J2 News & Events FIN Stack

      FIN 4.5 Early Access

      January 04, 2018

      New year. New tech! We listened to your feedback and suggestions and are ready to roll out our newest update. The FIN Stack 4.5 early access update brings ...
      FIN Stack 4.0 End User Series: Notes
      FIN Stack

      FIN Stack 4.0 End User Series: Notes

      December 07, 2017

      Our sixth video in the FIN Stack 4.0 End User Series goes over how to utilize the FIN Stack Notes application. There are a few different ways to access the ...
      FIN Stack 4.0 End User Series: Alarms
      FIN Stack

      FIN Stack 4.0 End User Series: Alarms

      November 22, 2017

      Our fifth video in the FIN Stack 4.0 End User Series goes over a few basic and advanced tricks to help you navigate the alarm features in a desktop and mobile ...
      FIN Stack 4.0 End User Series: Point Graphics
      FIN Stack

      FIN Stack 4.0 End User Series: Point Graphics

      September 28, 2017

      Our second video in the FIN Stack 4.0 End User Series is on Point Graphics. This video quickly goes over a few basic and cool tricks to help you navigate ...
      FIN Stack 4.0 End User Series: Graphic Navigation
      FIN Stack

      FIN Stack 4.0 End User Series: Graphic Navigation

      September 15, 2017

      Navigating between graphics in FIN 4.0 is a truly seamless experience with our Graphic Navigation features. In the first video of our series, we will show you ...
      FIN 4.0 New End User Video Series
      FIN Stack

      FIN 4.0 New End User Video Series

      September 01, 2017

      J2 Innovations is excited to announce a new video series specifically for our End User audience. Over the course of the upcoming months, we will feature a ...
      FIN Weekly #24 - 2017
      FIN Stack

      FIN Weekly #24 - 2017

      March 21, 2017

      FIN Stack 4.0 - Graphic Builder - Site With FIN 4.0, we have now introduced a brand new Graphic Builder app that is included within FIN Stack. The Graphics ...
      FIN Weekly #22
      FIN Stack

      FIN Weekly #22

      September 22, 2016

      FIN Stack 4.0 - Graphic Builder - Floorplan With FIN 4.0, we have now introduced a brand new Graphic Builder app that is included within FIN Stack. The ...
      FIN Weekly #21 - 2016
      FIN Stack

      FIN Weekly #21 - 2016

      September 12, 2016

      FIN Stack 4.0 - Graphic Builder - Equipment With FIN 4.0, we have now introduced a brand new Graphic Builder app that is included within FIN Stack. The ...
      FIN Weekly #20 - 2016
      FIN Stack

      FIN Weekly #20 - 2016

      August 30, 2016

      FIN Stack 4.0 - Navigation / Mini-App / Menu With FIN 4.0, we took a mobile-first strategy meaning you get an HTML5 browser-based application suite that works ...
      What's New with FIN 4.0?
      J2 News & Events FIN Stack

      What's New with FIN 4.0?

      June 17, 2016

      A lot has been going on here at J2 Innovations! We recently announced our game-changing technology FIN 4.0 along with exciting new FIN Certified Hosts ...
      Introducing FIN 4.0
      FIN Stack

      Introducing FIN 4.0

      April 29, 2016

      We have two upcoming opportunities to catch a sneak preview of FIN 4.0. Please join us either Tuesday, May 10th at 11:00 am EDT or Thursday, May 12 at 3:00 pm ...
      Haystack Connect 2013
      J2 News & Events FIN Stack

      Haystack Connect 2013

      September 29, 2014

      FIN Stack Live Demo Hundreds of System Integrators, distributors, technology suppliers, and customers converged in Chattanooga Tennessee this month for the ...
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      Services

      Mastering Building Management Systems (BMS): From Installation to Maintenance
      End User Integration Smart Buildings Technology

      Mastering Building Management Systems (BMS): From ...

      November 15, 2024

      Building Management Systems (BMS) are the heart of modern buildings, delivering efficiency, comfort, and control. However, a BMS is only as effective as its ...
      Top 4 Ways University Facility Managers Can Be More Autonomous
      FIN Stack Alarms Smart Buildings Energy management

      Top 4 Ways University Facility Managers Can Be More ...

      January 15, 2024

      As a facility manager, have you ever felt limited in what you can do with your BAS or frustrated with the solution being provided to you? Given that you have ...
      How System Integrators can Leverage FIN to Evolve Their Business
      Systems Integrator FIN F200 Training Project Engineering

      How System Integrators can Leverage FIN to Evolve Their ...

      September 03, 2022

      J2 Innovations offers innovative products that help deliver building automation projects faster, easier, and better for System Integrators. We believe in ...
      FIN Fast Track Program
      FIN Framework Training Project Engineering

      FIN Fast Track Program

      August 30, 2022

      The FIN Fast Track program is designed for companies who are implementing one of their first FIN projects, in order to help accelerate you through the ...
      More Posts

      Training

      Mastering Building Management Systems (BMS): From Installation to Maintenance
      End User Integration Smart Buildings Technology

      Mastering Building Management Systems (BMS): From ...

      November 15, 2024

      Building Management Systems (BMS) are the heart of modern buildings, delivering efficiency, comfort, and control. However, a BMS is only as effective as its ...
      Meet Our Tech and Sales Support Manager, Giovanni Casagrande
      FINstitute Smart Buildings FIN Framework Technology

      Meet Our Tech and Sales Support Manager, Giovanni Casagrande

      August 09, 2024

      Today we caught up with Tech and Sales Support Manager Giovanni Casagrande. Giovanni and his team ensure our customers are properly onboarded and have the ...
      Why Technical Training is so Important
      Systems Integrator Smart Buildings FIN Framework Technology

      Why Technical Training is so Important

      March 26, 2024

      When it comes to implementing and using the FIN Framework, there are several resources and training options that users can leverage on their journey to ...
      The Path to Becoming a FIN Rockstar
      J2 News & Events FIN Stack FIN Framework Training

      The Path to Becoming a FIN Rockstar

      June 29, 2023

      The J2 Innovations team is excited to hit the road with the launch of its first of many roadshows! For those attending, it provides the first step in a typical ...
      FIN Stack - Summer Road Show (US) 2023
      J2 News & Events FIN Stack Technology Training

      FIN Stack - Summer Road Show (US) 2023

      May 11, 2023

      The J2 Innovations team has a new training experience they are taking on the road in partnership with authorized FIN Stack Distributors. The FIN Stack Road ...
      What a FINtastic 2022!
      J2 News & Events Project Haystack OEM FIN F200

      What a FINtastic 2022!

      December 15, 2022

      As 2022 comes to an end, our team has been reflecting on lessons learned and wins over the course of the year. One big theme that comes to mind is opportunity. ...
      On the Road Again with FIN Training
      Siemens Desigo Optic OEM FIN Framework

      On the Road Again with FIN Training

      November 17, 2022

      This year we’ve been really busy with hundreds of students getting up to speed by taking our FIN Technicians course virtually. This has worked out very well, ...
      How System Integrators can Leverage FIN to Evolve Their Business
      Systems Integrator FIN F200 Training Project Engineering

      How System Integrators can Leverage FIN to Evolve Their ...

      September 03, 2022

      J2 Innovations offers innovative products that help deliver building automation projects faster, easier, and better for System Integrators. We believe in ...
      FIN Fast Track Program
      FIN Framework Training Project Engineering

      FIN Fast Track Program

      August 30, 2022

      The FIN Fast Track program is designed for companies who are implementing one of their first FIN projects, in order to help accelerate you through the ...
      Training the Future Smart Building Professionals
      Project Haystack Systems Integrator Smart Buildings FIN Framework

      Training the Future Smart Building Professionals

      August 18, 2022

      “The BAS industry is on the brink of… Imploding!” - Scott Cochrane In a recent Automated Buildings article, Scott Cochrane pointed out a huge deficit in our ...
      From Idea to New Product Release with J2 Innovations and FIN Framework
      J2 News & Events OEM FIN Edge2Cloud Glue Team

      From Idea to New Product Release with J2 Innovations and ...

      June 09, 2022

      J2 Innovations provides the latest technology to enable OEMs to accelerate the design, delivery and build of their own smart products and services. As your ...
      Enroll in Haystack Essentials for Digital Learning Day
      Project Haystack Training

      Enroll in Haystack Essentials for Digital Learning Day

      February 22, 2022

      As a founding member of the Project Haystack, open standards organization, J2 Innovations is excited to share a new course: “Haystack Essentials.” The online ...
      Building the Future with Apprenticeships
      Training Company Life Industry

      Building the Future with Apprenticeships

      February 08, 2022

      In the UK this week it is National Apprenticeship Week - a week long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices to shine a light on the ...
      Take FIN For A Spin 5 City Tour with Cochrane
      J2 News & Events Training

      Take FIN For A Spin 5 City Tour with Cochrane

      August 03, 2017

      We’re excited to be on the road with our FIN authorized distributor, Cochrane Supply this month for a Take FIN for a Spin five city tour! If you’re interested ...
      Year End is Getting Close
      J2 News & Events Training

      Year End is Getting Close

      December 03, 2015

      As the end of the year draws near, I imagine that we are all making plans for what we still need to accomplish within the constraints of the calendar. For ...
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      Did you know?

      The Project Haystack Board has Two New Faces
      J2 News & Events Project Haystack Smart Buildings

      The Project Haystack Board has Two New Faces

      February 13, 2025

      I am pleased to announce that I and colleague Hisham Ennarah, Chief Technology Officer at J2 Innovations and Head of Edge BMS at Siemens, have been appointed ...
      How to Create a Good User Interface
      End User FIN 5.0

      How to Create a Good User Interface

      November 20, 2024

      In the technology world, it doesn’t matter what you’re building or who will use it; the user experience and interface are of utmost importance. If users can’t ...
      Mastering Building Management Systems (BMS): From Installation to Maintenance
      End User Integration Smart Buildings Technology

      Mastering Building Management Systems (BMS): From ...

      November 15, 2024

      Building Management Systems (BMS) are the heart of modern buildings, delivering efficiency, comfort, and control. However, a BMS is only as effective as its ...
      How to Choose the Best Building Management System (BMS) for Your Facility
      End User Smart Buildings Technology Industry

      How to Choose the Best Building Management System (BMS) for ...

      November 07, 2024

      Building Management Systems are essential for all facilities management, offering significant benefits in terms of energy savings, operational efficiency, and ...
      There's More to Tagging Than Searching for Data
      Project Haystack FIN Framework Technology Industry

      There's More to Tagging Than Searching for Data

      September 26, 2024

      In the world of Smart Buildings and the ever increasing amount of big data, we have been seeking easier ways to derive benefits from our connected equipment ...
      Turn Building Data Into Answers Faster
      Project Haystack Siemens Industry Building Automation System

      Turn Building Data Into Answers Faster

      September 12, 2024

      This guest blog, written by Jamie Lee, Head of Application Center of Competence North America at Siemens, shares his perspective on the industry and its trends ...
      We Asked the Experts: What's Your Favorite FIN Framework Tool?
      End User Logic Builder DB Builder Systems Integrator

      We Asked the Experts: What's Your Favorite FIN Framework ...

      September 05, 2024

      One of the unique features of the FIN Framework is its ability to be customized and extended through the use of power tools; these are forms or wizards that ...
      Everything Is Faster With FIN
      FIN Stack End User DB Builder FIN 5.0

      Everything Is Faster With FIN

      August 29, 2024

      FIN Framework sets the standard as the fastest platform for engineering building automation systems. We’ve optimized workflows to reduce the number of clicks, ...
      Energy Management Optimization Strategies for Commercial Buildings
      End User OEM Smart Buildings Energy management

      Energy Management Optimization Strategies for Commercial ...

      August 15, 2024

      In a previous blog post, we discussed how integrating J2 Innovations' FIN Framework with SAP Real Estate Management solutions can offer significant ...
      Edge2Cloud: Connecting People to Their Buildings
      End User FIN Edge2Cloud Smart Buildings Technology

      Edge2Cloud: Connecting People to Their Buildings

      August 01, 2024

      J2 Innovations Edge2Cloud technology is the first easy-to-deploy, fast, remote access solution for connecting people to their buildings. It provides simple ...
      Enhancing SAP Real Estate Management Solutions with FIN Framework and Edge2Cloud
      Project Haystack End User FIN Edge2Cloud Smart Buildings

      Enhancing SAP Real Estate Management Solutions with FIN ...

      July 25, 2024

      The real estate industry is rapidly evolving with advanced technologies that improve data management and operational efficiency. One important enhancement to ...
      Removing Roadblocks to Digital Efficiency
      End User Siemens OEM Building Automation System

      Removing Roadblocks to Digital Efficiency

      July 18, 2024

      Facility managers are entering an exciting era of digital connectivity and efficiency. Increasing demand for digital solutions, from cloud-based software to ...
      FINtastic Tip: Why Tagging is Important
      FIN Stack Project Haystack FINtastic Tips Smart Buildings

      FINtastic Tip: Why Tagging is Important

      June 20, 2024

      We recently caught up with Senior Application Engineer Aaron Sanchez to get some insight into common questions he hears as a member of our customer success ...
      Optimized Engineering Workflows: The Future of BAS
      Project Haystack Integration Systems Integrator Smart Buildings

      Optimized Engineering Workflows: The Future of BAS

      June 13, 2024

      Whether you are a system integrator, application engineer, or advanced end user, the effort it takes to develop a bespoke solution for a typical BAS is one of ...
      FläktGroup Launches its FläktEdge Building Control Solution Built on the FIN Framework
      J2 News & Events End User Case study OEM

      FläktGroup Launches its FläktEdge Building Control Solution ...

      May 14, 2024

      FläktGroup launches its FläktEdge building control solution built on the FIN Framework open BMS platform. FläktGroup has launched a centralized building and ...
      Four Reasons to Use Haystack Tagging
      Project Haystack Siemens Desigo Optic OEM

      Four Reasons to Use Haystack Tagging

      February 22, 2024

      Here's Siemens, our parent company, talking about the benefits of using Haystack Tagging. Siemens has created many products based on FIN Framework, and is also ...
      FINtastic Tip: Scheduling Events
      FIN Stack End User FINtastic Tips FIN Framework

      FINtastic Tip: Scheduling Events

      December 14, 2023

      Did you know you can create, edit, or check out what points are linked to a schedule in FIN's Schedules App? In this FINtastic Tip, we'll show you some ...
      Gareth Johnson Talks Edge2Cloud, Cybersecurity, and 5 Years at J2 Innovations
      J2 News & Events Project Haystack FIN 5.0 Cybersecurity

      Gareth Johnson Talks Edge2Cloud, Cybersecurity, and 5 Years ...

      November 02, 2023

      Remember that interview we did with Chief Software Architect Gareth Johnson when FIN Edge2Cloud came out? Gareth has now been with J2 Innovations for five ...
      Building Automation: How to Remotely Manage Buildings with the Help of Secure and Easily Accessible IoT Technology
      Project Haystack End User Integration Cybersecurity

      Building Automation: How to Remotely Manage Buildings with ...

      October 26, 2023

      Connecting devices and equipment in buildings offers numerous benefits, including increased efficiency, energy savings, enhanced comfort, improved maintenance, ...
      What can the Smart Building Industry Learn from the Smart Home Revolution?
      End User Cybersecurity FIN Edge2Cloud Smart Buildings

      What can the Smart Building Industry Learn from the Smart ...

      July 14, 2023

      Pulling back the curtain on the technology that controls smart buildings and smart homes, you'll find a few similarities: sensors and actuators, devices, and ...
      Haystack Connect 2023 Recap
      J2 News & Events Project Haystack Technology

      Haystack Connect 2023 Recap

      June 15, 2023

      Last week the Project Haystack community celebrated 10 years of Haystack Connect in Nashville, Tennessee. It was also the first time back in person since ...
      IoT Solutions Need Data Standards, Too
      Project Haystack FIN Edge2Cloud IoT FIN Framework

      IoT Solutions Need Data Standards, Too

      June 01, 2023

      There has been an increase in the number of building IoT solutions and products that overlay traditional building automation systems. For example, occupant ...
      How Does FIN Stack, Stack Up?
      FIN Stack Project Haystack Systems Integrator FIN Edge2Cloud

      How Does FIN Stack, Stack Up?

      May 25, 2023

      FIN Stack is based on an open framework that simplifies smart building management to get jobs done faster. It’s based on our FIN Framework software and ...
      Open System Architectures for Smart Buildings: The Vertical Approach
      Project Haystack BACnet Integration Smart Buildings

      Open System Architectures for Smart Buildings: The Vertical ...

      April 18, 2023

      Today’s buildings have many connected and intelligent devices across multiple subsystems. The good news is that many of these systems communicate utilizing ...
      Open Independent Data Layer: the FIN Framework Approach
      Project Haystack FIN Framework Technology FIN Supervisory and Control

      Open Independent Data Layer: the FIN Framework Approach

      April 13, 2023

      In our first blog post, we covered both open device standards and open data standards in smart buildings. These standards emerged to solve the challenges ...
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      J2 News & Events FIN Stack Project Haystack FIN ECO

      Catch J2 at these upcoming events

      April 07, 2023

      Conference season is upon us, and the J2 Innovations Team has been all over the world exhibiting at some of the industry's best events! ISH Frankfurt, Midea ...
      Open System Architectures for Smart Buildings: The Horizontal Approach
      Project Haystack Smart Buildings FIN Framework Technology

      Open System Architectures for Smart Buildings: The ...

      March 30, 2023

      In our previous blog, we talked about the vertical approach to open system architectures typically found in existing systems. It’s time to bring these siloed ...
      The Future of Cloud Enabled Edge Devices
      End User OEM Systems Integrator FIN Edge2Cloud

      The Future of Cloud Enabled Edge Devices

      December 29, 2022

      Consumer expectations always affect our industry. As consumers, we expect to easily connect a smart home device to secure cloud services with minimal effort. ...
      What a FINtastic 2022!
      J2 News & Events Project Haystack OEM FIN F200

      What a FINtastic 2022!

      December 15, 2022

      As 2022 comes to an end, our team has been reflecting on lessons learned and wins over the course of the year. One big theme that comes to mind is opportunity. ...
      2022 Haystack Connect Recap
      J2 News & Events Project Haystack

      2022 Haystack Connect Recap

      November 23, 2022

      Haystack Connect wrapped up last month. This year, the event was virtual, taking place over the course of September and October. This was the first Haystack ...
      Open Standards in Smart Buildings: A Primer
      Project Haystack BACnet KNX Smart Buildings

      Open Standards in Smart Buildings: A Primer

      November 03, 2022

      If you were to look at a building automation system 20 years ago, chances are good that it was based predominantly - if not entirely on a single manufacturer. ...
      Highlights from Haystack Connections Magazine
      Project Haystack

      Highlights from Haystack Connections Magazine

      September 22, 2022

      The 11th issue of Haystack Connections Magazine is officially out! We are always excited to read about what's going on in the industry, however we are ...
      Meeting the Challenges of Water Conservation
      End User OEM Smart Buildings Smart Equipment

      Meeting the Challenges of Water Conservation

      September 14, 2022

      Water has been big news this summer - from Europe, to the USA and China, there have been and will be further dire consequences of drought from a prolonged ...
      Training the Future Smart Building Professionals
      Project Haystack Systems Integrator Smart Buildings FIN Framework

      Training the Future Smart Building Professionals

      August 18, 2022

      “The BAS industry is on the brink of… Imploding!” - Scott Cochrane In a recent Automated Buildings article, Scott Cochrane pointed out a huge deficit in our ...
      5 Misconceptions about Project Haystack
      Project Haystack

      5 Misconceptions about Project Haystack

      August 03, 2022

      If you think Project Haystack doesn’t apply to you, let us help you debunk these common misconceptions. It’s a naming convention In the beginning, building ...
      4 Ways to Meet Your Smart Building Goals
      Project Haystack BACnet KNX Smart Buildings

      4 Ways to Meet Your Smart Building Goals

      July 22, 2022

      The definition of a smart building continues to evolve from getting devices talking, to implementing energy efficiency strategies, while incorporating new ...
      Can Your Building Automation Do This?
      End User Smart Buildings FIN Framework Technology

      Can Your Building Automation Do This?

      July 15, 2022

      We’ve come to expect traditional Building Automation Systems (BAS) to be able to visualize data, control stuff, schedule stuff, and provide historical data for ...
      11 Things You Didn't Know But Need to About Edge2Cloud
      End User OEM Systems Integrator FIN Edge2Cloud

      11 Things You Didn't Know But Need to About Edge2Cloud

      July 06, 2022

      FIN Edge2Cloud is a powerful tool that provides easy portfolio management with full access to FIN Framework and all projects from one place. Secure remote ...
      FINtastic Tip: Cloud Dashboards
      End User FINtastic Tips FIN Edge2Cloud Smart Buildings

      FINtastic Tip: Cloud Dashboards

      June 21, 2022

      FIN Edge2Cloud allows FIN Framework users to easily access FIN-based buildings, equipment, and IoT systems. Users can log-on to the cloud service from any ...
      How OEMs Can Diversify into Energy Services
      Project Haystack OEM Energy management Industry

      How OEMs Can Diversify into Energy Services

      May 19, 2022

      There’s a reason J2 Innovations is so supportive of open standards and protocols. It’s because in the past - and even still - there has been difficulty getting ...
      Meet the Architect: Gareth Johnson is on a Mission to Make Technology More Accessible
      Project Haystack FIN Edge2Cloud Technology Company Life

      Meet the Architect: Gareth Johnson is on a Mission to Make ...

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      This week we delve a little deeper into our Chief Software Architect, Gareth Johnson. With over 20 years of experience in software, including a stint at a ...
      Demystifying the Workflows for Creating a Smart Building
      End User FIN Edge2Cloud FIN microBMS Smart Buildings

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      April 25, 2022

      In a previous blog post, we covered BMS and Micro BMS as two approaches often taken to create solutions for smart buildings. Although each approach has their ...
      Part 3: The Changing Working Environment
      FIN Stack Project Haystack End User Systems Integrator

      Part 3: The Changing Working Environment

      April 01, 2022

      In the third and final part of this blog series, we focus on the last section of our latest white paper, The Fast-Changing Future of Systems Integrators. This ...
      Project Haystack With New Executive Leadership Team
      J2 News & Events Project Haystack Company Life

      Project Haystack With New Executive Leadership Team

      March 30, 2022

      There are some new faces on the Project Haystack Board. We are proud to share that our CEO, Alex Rohweder, will take up the position of Co-Executive Director ...
      Part 2: Customer Requirements, Usability and Productivity
      J2 News & Events FIN Stack Project Haystack End User

      Part 2: Customer Requirements, Usability and Productivity

      March 23, 2022

      Last week we summarized the Advanced Technology section of our latest white paper, The Fast-Changing Future of Systems Integrators. This week, we delve into ...
      A New Open-source Library for Project Haystack – Rust
      Project Haystack Technology

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      March 21, 2022

      Last April we announced the release of a TypeScript-based Project Haystack 4 open-source library called ‘Haystack Core’ to help developers create smart ...
      Have You Upgraded to FIN 5.1?
      End User FIN Edge2Cloud KNX FIN Framework

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      March 17, 2022

      Many new features and enhancements have been added in FIN Framework 5.1. Let’s take a quick recap to see why you should upgrade. Dashboard Builder With the new ...
      The Fast-Changing Future of Systems Integrators
      FIN Stack End User Cybersecurity Systems Integrator

      The Fast-Changing Future of Systems Integrators

      March 10, 2022

      Change is a part of modern life that we must manage and embrace. The building automation industry is no different, although I would argue that change is coming ...
      Enroll in Haystack Essentials for Digital Learning Day
      Project Haystack Training

      Enroll in Haystack Essentials for Digital Learning Day

      February 22, 2022

      As a founding member of the Project Haystack, open standards organization, J2 Innovations is excited to share a new course: “Haystack Essentials.” The online ...
      5 Cool Things a Project Can Do When it’s Connected to Edge2Cloud
      End User FIN Edge2Cloud FIN Framework Technology

      5 Cool Things a Project Can Do When it’s Connected to ...

      February 10, 2022

      Did you know that J2 Innovations’ Edge2Cloud solution has some great out-of-the-box features that are enabled by simply connecting a project to the cloud? ...
      Predictive Maintenance Over Preventative Maintenance
      Project Haystack OEM Smart Equipment

      Predictive Maintenance Over Preventative Maintenance

      December 16, 2021

      Preventative maintenance has been touted as the most effective way to save on costly repairs to mechanical equipment. As they say, “An ounce of prevention is ...
      FIN Framework: A Better Smart Building User Experience for All
      End User OEM Systems Integrator Smart Buildings

      FIN Framework: A Better Smart Building User Experience for ...

      December 01, 2021

      When creating a user experience for smart buildings, smart equipment and IoT, there are a number of personas or roles to consider. The types of roles range ...
      FINtastic Tip: How to Manage User Permissions in FIN
      End User FINtastic Tips

      FINtastic Tip: How to Manage User Permissions in FIN

      September 09, 2021

      Whether you’re managing multiple sites or one building, managing users and access for your BMS can be a headache. FIN makes this challenge easier thanks to our ...
      FIN Stack is now in the UK
      FIN Stack End User

      FIN Stack is now in the UK

      September 06, 2021

      Our 'ready-to-use' version of FIN Framework (FIN Stack) for building automation is now available in the UK! It’s ideal for system integrators who need to be ...
      FINtastic Tip: Creating Dashboards in FIN
      End User FINtastic Tips FIN Framework Technology

      FINtastic Tip: Creating Dashboards in FIN

      August 19, 2021

      Think you need to be a programmer to create dynamic dashboards for managing your building? You don’t if you’ve got FIN 5.1! The new FIN Dashboard App allows ...
      FINtastic Tip: How to Easily Model Data in an Enterprise Environment
      End User FINtastic Tips Technology

      FINtastic Tip: How to Easily Model Data in an Enterprise ...

      June 10, 2021

      In a multi-site and multi-tiered architecture, the new FIN Network Tree in FIN 5.1 makes it easy to manage an enterprise of FIN sites. A new toolset within DB ...
      10 Years of Building the Haystack Community
      Project Haystack

      10 Years of Building the Haystack Community

      May 13, 2021

      This year, Project Haystack celebrates its 10th year since inception with its vision of “connecting companies, communities, and people who are redefining smart ...
      FIN and Haystack in Siemens Products
      Project Haystack Siemens OEM Smart Buildings

      FIN and Haystack in Siemens Products

      April 29, 2021

      As the FIN Framework becomes more pervasive and more OEM partners embrace the technology, we would like to highlight how flexible and extensible it is through ...
      Project Haystack 4 open-source library (Haystack Core) is here!
      J2 News & Events Project Haystack

      Project Haystack 4 open-source library (Haystack Core) is ...

      April 22, 2021

      With the ten year anniversary of the formation of Project Haystack and the Haystack Connect event just around the corner, we're excited to announce that we ...
      Smart Building Technology and Innovation for Re-opening Education
      End User Systems Integrator FIN microBMS Smart Buildings

      Smart Building Technology and Innovation for Re-opening ...

      March 24, 2021

      After many months of virtual learning, re-opening schools for face-to-face education has obvious benefits for students, teachers, and staff; it also brings ...
      FINtastic Tip: Creating VAV Graphics in FIN
      End User Graphics Builder FIN Framework Technology

      FINtastic Tip: Creating VAV Graphics in FIN

      February 18, 2021

      FIN Framework is known for its dynamic equipment graphics and built-in equipment component library. Our Graphics Builder leverages simple wizards that make it ...
      Project Haystack: Making sense of data created by Smart Buildings
      Project Haystack Smart Buildings

      Project Haystack: Making sense of data created by Smart ...

      February 15, 2021

      J2 Innovations, a founding member of the project, says open frameworks will ‘glue’ systems together so we can make buildings more efficient, sustainable and ...
      Project Haystack Connections Magazine: Fall 2020
      J2 News & Events Project Haystack

      Project Haystack Connections Magazine: Fall 2020

      December 18, 2020

      The latest edition of Project Haystack's Connections Magazine is out! This is a must-read for anyone in the smart building, smart equipment and IoT industry. ...
      FINtastic Tip: Integrate nHaystack with your Niagara Station
      End User FINtastic Tips Technology

      FINtastic Tip: Integrate nHaystack with your Niagara Station

      December 08, 2020

      Did you know that you can integrate nHaystack with your Niagara Station through FIN’s Haystack Connector? These quick and easy steps are consistent with a ...
      MicroBMS for Microbreweries
      End User FIN microBMS

      MicroBMS for Microbreweries

      September 24, 2020

      The craft brewing scene has been exploding since 2012 with no signs of slowing down. Towns that once had one or two local breweries now boast of 10 to even 20 ...
      Payoffs of Haystack Tagging: Device Data
      Project Haystack

      Payoffs of Haystack Tagging: Device Data

      June 23, 2020

      Tagging and data modeling have numerous benefits in the Buildings industry. In a recent blog, we discussed the challenges in the industry that are being solved ...
      FIN microBMS: new system turning small buildings into smart buildings
      End User Systems Integrator FIN microBMS Smart Buildings

      FIN microBMS: new system turning small buildings into smart ...

      June 14, 2020

      The way buildings are controlled has evolved from simple to smart in just a few decades. Technology developed towards the end of the 20th century and certainly ...
      Payoffs of Haystack Tagging: Relationships and Summaries
      Project Haystack

      Payoffs of Haystack Tagging: Relationships and Summaries

      June 09, 2020

      Tagging and data modeling have numerous benefits in the Buildings industry. In a recent blog, we discussed the challenges in the industry that are being solved ...
      Making data easy to work with - Haystack Connections #7
      Project Haystack

      Making data easy to work with - Haystack Connections #7

      May 21, 2020

      Making Data Easy to Work with using the Project Haystack open standard The 7th issue of our Haystack Connections magazine is out and it comes at a unique time ...
      Payoffs of Haystack Tagging: User Experience
      Project Haystack

      Payoffs of Haystack Tagging: User Experience

      March 19, 2020

      Tagging and data modeling have numerous benefits in the Buildings industry. In a recent blog, we discussed the challenges in the industry that are being solved ...
      Payoffs of Haystack Tagging: Automatic Control Logic
      Project Haystack

      Payoffs of Haystack Tagging: Automatic Control Logic

      March 12, 2020

      Tagging and data modeling have numerous benefits in the Buildings industry. In a recent blog, we discussed the challenges in the industry that are being solved ...
      Payoffs of Haystack Tagging: Analytic Applications
      Project Haystack

      Payoffs of Haystack Tagging: Analytic Applications

      March 05, 2020

      Tagging and data modeling have numerous benefits in the Buildings industry. In a recent blog, we discussed the challenges in the industry that are being solved ...
      Payoffs of Haystack Tagging: Automated Commissioning
      Project Haystack Automated Commissioning

      Payoffs of Haystack Tagging: Automated Commissioning

      February 27, 2020

      Tagging and data modeling have numerous benefits in the Buildings industry. In a recent blog, we discussed the challenges in the industry that are being solved ...
      Payoffs of Haystack Tagging: Enterprise Applications
      Project Haystack Integration

      Payoffs of Haystack Tagging: Enterprise Applications

      February 18, 2020

      Tagging and data modeling have numerous benefits in the Buildings industry. In a recent blog, we discussed the challenges in the industry that are being solved ...
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      End User Automated Commissioning FIN 5.0 Systems Integrator

      4 ways FIN can help System Integrators make money

      February 04, 2020

      As a System Integrator, there is a wide choice of suppliers for building automation and software products (at the AHR show there’s an entire section called ...
      FINtastic Tip: Troubleshoot Your BAS from Anywhere
      End User FIN 5.0 FINtastic Tips Smart Buildings

      FINtastic Tip: Troubleshoot Your BAS from Anywhere

      January 23, 2020

      Have you ever been out of the office or away from your workstation and got that call that there is an issue at the facility BAS that needs your attention? You ...
      Siemens launches new BAS Supervisory product based on FIN Framework 5
      Project Haystack FIN 5.0 Integration Siemens

      Siemens launches new BAS Supervisory product based on FIN ...

      January 15, 2020

      FIN Framework is an open and state-of-the-art technology enabling J2 Innovations’ OEM partners to bring best-in-class products to market in the field of ...
      FINtastic Tip: Create a Chart Once, use it Everywhere
      End User FIN 5.0 FINtastic Tips FINstitute

      FINtastic Tip: Create a Chart Once, use it Everywhere

      January 09, 2020

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      FINtastic Tip: Manage Schedules Easily with FIN
      FIN Stack End User FIN 5.0 FINtastic Tips

      FINtastic Tip: Manage Schedules Easily with FIN

      December 12, 2019

      In a large facility, there can be a huge number of schedules to choose from and manage. There are typically two major challenges. First, it’s difficult to ...
      The Strategy and Payoffs of Tagging
      Project Haystack

      The Strategy and Payoffs of Tagging

      December 10, 2019

      Value creation is happening in the buildings industry as OEMs, System Integrators, and End Users transition to an open, industry-standard methodology for ...
      Could Empty Space Be Your Energy Efficiency Problem?
      End User

      Could Empty Space Be Your Energy Efficiency Problem?

      November 26, 2019

      Buildings are expensive assets that require many resources to operate. While the Building Automation industry has been focused on improving energy efficiency ...
      Empower Your End Users with Dashboard Technology
      End User Graphics Builder FIN 5.0 Integration

      Empower Your End Users with Dashboard Technology

      November 21, 2019

      There’s a lot of useful data that can be gleaned from intelligent buildings which is of value to end users and other stakeholders involved in their operation. ...
      FINtastic Tip: Get to your Favorite Applications and Views Quickly
      End User FIN 5.0 FINtastic Tips

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      November 14, 2019

      How many clicks does it take to get to your most commonly used BAS applications or views? Two? Three? Four? A lot of users have tried to solve this problem by ...
      Leveraging Semantic Tagging with a New Breed of Software
      Project Haystack

      Leveraging Semantic Tagging with a New Breed of Software

      October 29, 2019

      One major challenge in building automation is the sheer amount of data being generated from smart devices within buildings. There’s no denying data can hold ...
      A Look at the New DB Builder Equip Tree in FIN 5
      End User DB Builder FIN 5.0

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      October 22, 2019

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      FINtastic Tip: Improve Your Maintenance Communications
      FIN Stack End User FIN 5.0 FINtastic Tips

      FINtastic Tip: Improve Your Maintenance Communications

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      FINtastic Tip: Better Alarm Management for Your Building
      End User FIN 5.0 FINtastic Tips Alarms

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      FINtastic Tip: Putting Your O&M Manuals to Use
      End User FIN 5.0 FINtastic Tips

      FINtastic Tip: Putting Your O&M Manuals to Use

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      Project Haystack Goes to Europe
      J2 News & Events Project Haystack

      Project Haystack Goes to Europe

      August 15, 2019

      As the IoT becomes more prevalent, data management is becoming more and more central to those responsible for the efficient and productive operation of ...
      How the BAS Market is Opening Up
      Project Haystack FIN 5.0 Smart Buildings

      How the BAS Market is Opening Up

      July 15, 2019

      This is the first of a series of blog posts where we will explore how the FIN Framework is more open, fast, robust, and extensible with FIN 5. Over the last ...
      FIN 5 – the most innovative s/w platform for Building Automation & IoT
      End User BACnet FIN 5.0 Integration

      FIN 5 – the most innovative s/w platform for Building ...

      June 26, 2019

      Building Management Systems have a lot to offer building owners, facility managers, system integrators and users. From its inception, J2 Innovations has sought ...
      Haystack Connect Presentations Now Available
      J2 News & Events Project Haystack

      Haystack Connect Presentations Now Available

      June 21, 2019

      Haystack Connect was a fantastic event for J2 Innovations this year. The event followed the format of a general session and multiple tracks: technical, ...
      The Productivity Paradox and the Promise of Automated Configuration
      Project Haystack End User DB Builder BACnet

      The Productivity Paradox and the Promise of Automated ...

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      Nearly every building’s HVAC controls are different; even for retail chains, whose formula for new shops typically requires the same fit-out equipment and ...
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      J2 News & Events Project Haystack

      Haystack Connect 2019

      May 17, 2019

      It only happens every other year and it never disappoints. We had a great time at this year’s Haystack Connect conference! The event was held at Paradise ...
      Game-changing news: data modeling now in the Haystack tagging standard
      Project Haystack

      Game-changing news: data modeling now in the Haystack ...

      May 08, 2019

      Project Haystack is an established open source initiative whose mission is to provide the building automation industry and related IoT applications with a ...
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      FIN Stack Project Haystack FINstitute

      Why Project Haystack is Important (& why we use it in ...

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      When finding something is difficult the English have a saying “it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack”. This explains the naming of Project Haystack, ...
      2019 Haystack Connect Line-Up Announced
      J2 News & Events Project Haystack

      2019 Haystack Connect Line-Up Announced

      April 12, 2019

      As founding members and passionate supporters of Project Haystack, we always look forward to Haystack Connect. The conference is a great opportunity to network ...
      Project Haystack Launches New Website
      FIN Stack Project Haystack

      Project Haystack Launches New Website

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      Learning about Project Haystck and the wonders of tagging and data modeling just got easier. The Project Haystack organization officially launched a new ...
      J2 Innovations & Project Haystack at ISH 2019
      J2 News & Events Project Haystack

      J2 Innovations & Project Haystack at ISH 2019

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      Next week, the J2 Innovations team, joined by John Petze from Sky Foundry, is headed to Frankfurt, Germany. As founding members, they will be representing ...
      Project Haystack Connections Magazine - Winter 2019 is Out
      J2 News & Events Project Haystack

      Project Haystack Connections Magazine - Winter 2019 is Out

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      Just in time for the first month of 2019, Project Haystack’s Connections Magazine is out! If you’re in the Smart Building industry, this is the journal to read ...
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