Sparking innovation by reflecting on the past

Innovation seems inherently forward looking. When we innovate, we make something new happen. But can looking back help drive innovation? As the year draws to a close, now seems like a good time to pause and reflect. The past year offered a lot of good lessons if we...

Will the next big IoT wave be smart cleaning?

ECT Services has long been the region’s leader for building integration. As the IoT revolution has gotten underway, we’ve been the go-to source for connecting smart HVAC systems; integrating fire suppression systems; and linking building access,...

Shut the front door with good password practices

The best building control and security systems can be defeated by something very simple: insecure passwords. Easily compromised passwords expose vulnerabilities and make it possible for disgruntled former employees, hackers or other bad actors to wreak havoc. Each...