CABA and Clasma Inc. Announce Second Annual XML Symposium for HVAC Community

2005 XML Symposium Prepares HVAC Industry for IT Convergence

XML and Web Services Still Emerge as Most Vital Enabling Technology for the Future of Integrated and Intelligent Buildings

Irving, TX, USA. September 15, 2004.

The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) and Clasma, Inc., announced today plans for the second annual XML Symposium to be held February 9, 2005, in conjunction with the world's largest HVAC/R event, AHR Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

In a non-technical, high-level manner, the 2005 XML Symposium will communicate to the HVAC community the significant role XML and Web Services continue to play in this industry. As the industry witnesses further evidence of IT convergence, these technologies have become the most vital enabling technology for the future of integrated and intelligent buildings. XML and Web Services technologies are primarily utilized in the IT industry as well as many other industry groups that desire to leverage the Internet as a connectivity and automation vehicle.

Further goals of the day-long XML Symposium are for attendees to understand how these technologies are driving new types of standards (data as opposed to network), and enabling cooperation between disparate approaches to open systems, an issue the HVAC/R industry has battled for over a decade. Symposium attendees will also hear status updates on XML initiatives including oBIX/OASIS, gain knowledge on specifying projects with XML and Web Services, see how non-HVAC issues are affecting the HVAC space, and leave with a reasonable expectation level of the adoption speed of XML and Web Services, particularly in the HVAC community.

"XML and Web Services continue to emerge as the foremost technology on the path to whole building integration," Ron Zimmer, CABA president & CEO, said. "IT convergence is truly upon us and to remain competitive in the HVAC market, it is imperative to understand the impact of XML and how it can bridge the enormous hurdles this industry has battled for many years."

Just as important as what the XML Symposium is, is what it is not. The XML Symposium is neither a training session, a debate on how to implement the technology, nor will it communicate that XML is a replacement technology for BACnet or LonMark.

"The XML Symposium will speak directly to all members of the HVAC community and will address the unique challenges this industry will face when implementing these new technologies," Anto Budiardjo, Clasma president and CEO, said. "It is targeted to all capacities in the industry including integrators, contractors, consultants and end users, all the players who must realize that XML and Web Services are potentially the ultimate integration mechanism for buildings and enterprises."

The second annual XML Symposium is brought to the industry by two leading organizations working towards tomorrow's intelligent buildings: CABA, the association bringing together stakeholders in the home and building automation industries, and Clasma, Inc., an event organizer, marketing and public relations company focused on emerging technologies for building systems.

About CABA

CABA is the only industry association to offer industry intelligence to stakeholders in all areas of home & building automation. CABA's resources cover areas such as HVAC, lighting, security, A/V, communications technologies, energy management and controls. A number of resources are available through the association including the CABA iHomes & Buildings magazine, CABA's Information Summits and Conferences, CABA's monthly eBulletin, Information Series reports, Event Reports and the CABA web site. Please visit www.caba.org for further information.

About Clasma, Inc.

Clasma, Inc. is a Dallas-based marketing, conference and media company providing services for the building systems and device connectivity industries. Clasma, Inc. is made up of marketing, technical and communication professionals who have between them decades of industry experience in product development and marketing. Clasma works with a vast network of associates around the world to provide its valuable services to the building systems industry. For additional information, please visit www.clasma.com.

Contact

CABA
Rawlson King
Email: king@caba.org
Tel: +1 (613) 993-6760

Clasma, Inc.
Heather Deal, Communications Director
Email: heather@clasma.com
Tel: +1 (214) 213-7233

[Source: http://www.builconn.com/Press/press_releases/xmlSymposium.pdf]

Prepared by Robin Cover for The XML Cover Pages archive. See: (1) "OASIS Forms Open Building Information Exchange (oBIX) Technical Committee"; (2) general references in ""XML and Web Services for Facilities Automation Systems".

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The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) and Clasma, Inc., announced today plans for the second annual XML Symposium to be held February 9, 2005, in conjunction with the world's largest HVAC/R event, AHR Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. In a non-technical, high-level manner, the 2005 XML Symposium will communicate to the HVAC community the significant role XML and Web Services continue to play in this industry. As the industry witnesses further evidence of IT convergence, these technologies have become the most vital enabling technology for the future of integrated and intelligent buildings. XML and Web Services technologies are primarily utilized in the IT industry as well as many other industry groups that desire to leverage the Internet as a connectivity and automation vehicle. Further goals of the day-long XML Symposium are for attendees to understand how these technologies are driving new types of standards (data as opposed to network), and enabling cooperation between disparate approaches to open systems, an issue the HVAC/R industry has battled for over a decade. Symposium attendees will also hear status updates on XML initiatives including oBIX/OASIS, gain knowledge on specifying projects with XML and Web Services, see how non-HVAC issues are affecting the HVAC space, and leave with a reasonable expectation level of the adoption speed of XML and Web Services, particularly in the HVAC community. "XML and Web Services continue to emerge as the foremost technology on the path to whole building integration," Ron Zimmer, CABA president & CEO, said. "IT convergence is truly upon us and to remain competitive in the HVAC market, it is imperative to understand the impact of XML and how it can bridge the enormous hurdles this industry has battled for many years." Just as important as what the XML Symposium is, is what it is not. The XML Symposium is neither a training session, a debate on how to implement the technology, nor will it communicate that XML is a replacement technology for BACnet or LonMark. "The XML Symposium will speak directly to all members of the HVAC community and will address the unique challenges this industry will face when implementing these new technologies," Anto Budiardjo, Clasma president and CEO, said. "It is targeted to all capacities in the industry including integrators, contractors, consultants and end users, all the players who must realize that XML and Web Services are potentially the ultimate integration mechanism for buildings and enterprises." The second annual XML Symposium is brought to the industry by two leading organizations working towards tomorrow's intelligent buildings: CABA, the association bringing together stakeholders in the home and building automation industries, and Clasma, Inc., an event organizer, marketing and public relations company focused on emerging technologies for building systems. About CABA CABA is the only industry association to offer industry intelligence to stakeholders in all areas of home & building automation. CABA's resources cover areas such as HVAC, lighting, security, A/V, communications technologies, energy management and controls. A number of resources are available through the association including the CABA iHomes & Buildings magazine, CABA's Information Summits and Conferences, CABA's monthly eBulletin, Information Series reports, Event Reports and the CABA web site. Please visit www.caba.org for further information. About Clasma, Inc. Clasma, Inc. is a Dallas-based marketing, conference and media company providing services for the building systems and device connectivity industries. Clasma, Inc. is made up of marketing, technical and communication professionals who have between them decades of industry experience in product development and marketing. Clasma works with a vast network of associates around the world to provide its valuable services to the building systems industry. For additional information, please visit www.clasma.com. Contact CABA Rawlson King Email: king@caba.org Tel: +1 (613) 993-6760 Clasma, Inc. Heather Deal, Communications Director Email: heather@clasma.com Tel: +1 (214) 213-7233 [Source: http://www.builconn.com/Press/press_releases/xmlSymposium.pdf] Prepared by Robin Cover for The XML Cover Pages archive. See: (1) "OASIS Forms Open Building Information Exchange (oBIX) Technical Committee"; (2) general references in ""XML and Web Services for Facilities Automation Systems".