The document discusses the integration of security and fire systems with building automation systems (BAS). It outlines the benefits of integration, such as shared resources and quick returns on investment. However, challenges to integration include a lack of standards and concerns about network security. The document also provides an overview of the relevant markets for BAS, security, fire safety and their growth rates. It examines perspectives on integration from different industries and issues that must be addressed for further progress.

1. Integration of Security and Fire with BAS: Putting More Information to Effective Use Frost & Sullivan April 27 th 2005 Sapan Agarwal

3. Our Competencies Integration of Security and Fire with BAS: Putting More Information to Effective Use Building Technologies Controls and Equipment Market Engineering Services Strategic Analysis Home Automation HVAC Controls and Equipment Lighting Controls and Equipment Fire and Life Safety Building Automation Controls Performance Contracting Integrated Facilities Management Remote Monitoring Services BAS Installation and Maintenance Energy Management Services Web Accessible Control Systems Integration of BAS with Building Security Systems Indoor Air Quality: Issues and Strategies

6. Technological Evolution of BAS Integration of Security and Fire with BAS: Putting More Information to Effective Use Pneumatic Transmission Electric Controls Electronic Controls Mini Computers Personal Computers Direct Digital Controls BACnet/Lon Revolution Internet/Intranet Growing Convergence of BAS and IT Wireless Interfaces and Email Alarms IT Standardizing Information Presentation Models Evolution of Systems that may Integrate all Building Services on Standard IT Infrastructure Building Automation Controls

15. Integration – Different Perspectives Integration of Security and Fire with BAS: Putting More Information to Effective Use Fire and Life Safety Industry It is a proprietary and code driven environment Building Security Industry There are no real dominant players in the market in terms of a vertically integrated total solution This industry seems to be most enthusiastic about integration The HVAC and Lighting Industry Industry Perspective End-user Perspective Indifferent End-users Lack of Knowledge and Limited Awareness About Benefits Aware but Uneducated End-users Perceptions of High Costs and Technological Complexities Aware and Educated End-users Very Specific about Security Needs, no Interference from other Building Services Integration Issues and Concerns