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Clint Pulver

BDR Conference SPARKs Joy for HVAC Contractors

Mentorship and training were central themes of the annual event

Joanna Turpin

Joanna R. Turpin

January 29, 2023

BDR’s SPARK 2023 conference focused on helping HVAC contractors cultivate new ideas, develop strategies for communicating with new generations, and collaborate with peers.

JohnsonControls

Johnson Controls Acquires Tempered Networks

Brings zero trust cybersecurity to connected buildings worldwide

July 19, 2022

Johnson Controls acquired zero trust cybersecurity provider, Tempered Networks, based in Seattle, Washington.

Insurance policy.

HVAC Contractors Look More Closely at Insurance as Costs Rise

Few business owners check their coverage on a regular basis

Ted Craig

May 20, 2022

Insurance is an unavoidable expense, but there are steps business owners can take to reduce these costs.

Eric Brackett

Ransomware is Rampant: Is Your HVAC Business Safe?

While a host of protective measures can limit the risk, outsourcing to an expert third party cybersecurity firm might be the safest option

Eric Brackett.

November 25, 2021

With ransomware attacks on high profile businesses like Colonial Pipeline and JBS Foods in the headlines, HVAC businesses are increasingly asking, “Are we next?”

York-Chiller

Johnson Controls Product Earns World's First ISASecure® Component Security Assurance Certification

As cybersecurity threats continue to rise, the ISASecure cybersecurity program has taken a step into the smart buildings space

November 15, 2021

The ISASecure Program announced that Johnson Controls has earned the world’s first ISASecure CSA certification for its smart buildings products with YORK® YK and YZ centrifugal chillers.

Cybersecurity.

Ransomware is Rampant: Is Your HVAC Business Safe?

HVAC contractors should consider outsourcing cybersecurity to a third-party firm

September 26, 2021

While a host of protective measures can limit the risk, outsourcing to a third-party cybersecurity firm may be the safest option.

A computer screen displays a ransomware message.

HVAC Industry Needs to Prevent Ransomware from Entering Systems

It takes an industry-wide effort to stay ahead of hackers

Ted Craig

August 25, 2021

HVAC engineers and contractors need to become more aware of cybersecurity, and top management needs to support these efforts as well.

Privacy Laws.

States Take Up Privacy Laws to Protect Consumer Data

HVAC contractors need to keep up with developments in their markets

Ted Craig

May 5, 2021

States across the nation are considering laws to protect consumer data, and contractors should pay attention.

Z-Wave Smart Thermostat.

Security and the Smart Thermostat: Prepare for Customer Questions

Contractors can enhance their relationships while keeping the hack out of HVAC

May 3, 2021

The path to temperature control through smart thermostat technology is more involved than many customers realize.

Ben Landers of Blue Corona.

Heightened Spam Protection Makes Following Best Practices More Important

HVAC contractors need to avoid appearing as a bad actor

Ted Craig

December 13, 2020

Concerns over privacy and cybersecurity increased this year, causing email service providers to make filters stricter.

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