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	100,000 buildings in UAE to be managed by remote energy control systems in the next 5 years United Arab Emirates, April 13, 2013 - Etisalat and Pacific Controls plans to manage energy usage remotely in 100,000 buildings in the UAE within the next five years to save up to 20% in the energy consumption, according to Sougata Nandi CEO of Pacific Controls that is specialized in green buildings solutions. >>

	Ministry of Social Affairs joins Emirates Energy Star Program Ministry of Social Affairs joined Emirates Energy Star program in July, 2012 to be one of the first ministries to join this program after committed itself to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption in its facilities. Ministry of Social Affairs in collaboration with its strategic partner Etisalat and Pacific Controls issued a case... >>

	Emirates Energy Star eliminates 10,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions for the United Arab Emirates Emirates Energy Star is on its journey to saving the environment @ the speed of light. The programme has crossed several landmarks in the past one year in terms of engaging customers, connecting facilities in the shortest span of time to the Global Command Control Center (GCCC) and delivering energy savings over and above... >>

	Emirates Energy Star reduced UAE's carbon footprint by 1 ton during Earth Hour 2013 Earth Hour is a worldwide event organized by the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) and held towards the end of March annually, encouraging households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour to raise awareness about the need to take action on climate change. >>

	Microsoft partners with Pacific Controls Cloud Services to provide robust, scalable cloud based solutions for enterprises February 06, 2013, Dubai - Microsoft Corp has partnered with Pacific Controls Cloud Services (PCCS), the leading provider of Data Centre Infrastructure Services and Cloud Services... >>

	Etisalat and Pacific Controls to Offer ICT Based M2M Technology for Sustainable Development Across Middle East, Africa and Asia January 30, 2013, Dubai - Etisalat Group and Pacific Controls, the leading global automation company, on Tuesday announced an agreement to jointly offer unique Machine-to-Machine based... >>

	Dilip Rahulan - CEO Middle East Stars of 2012 As the region finally came out of the recession, there was no shortage of incredible success stories in 2012. In a special report, we look back at the leaders featured in the magazine over the past year, and how they helped shape the business landscape. >>

	Using Gbots to detect defects Successfully detecting excess energy conditions in buildings and delivering buildings that become and stay more energy efficient. >>

	Arabian Business lists Mr. Dilip Rahulan among 100 most powerful Indians in the Gulf The essential guide to the most influential movers and shakers in the Indian expatriate community. In this Arabian Business Special Issue, the most powerful Indians in the region were rated. >>

	Etisalat set to launch cloud services in 5 key markets October 17, 2012, Dubai - Etisalat’s Cloud Computing Solutions services will be expanded to key five markets in 2013, its senior official said. >>

	Pike Research US based market research & consulting firm forecasts Pacific Controls Pike Research US based market research & consulting firm forecasts Pacific Controls as one of the top 18 Key Industry Players that includes IBM, Siemens AG, Schneider Electric SA, Trane, JLL& Johnson Controls for Smart Building Managed Services globally. >>

	Fire control system must in buildings September 14, 2012, Dubai - Building completion certificates will not be issued for buildings other than traditional houses and villas unless the latest automatic fire control system is installed in them, Major General Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi, Commander-in-Chief of the Dubai Civil Defence Department, has said. >>

	Mobily, Pacific Controls offer energy management solutions July 07, 2012, Riyadh - Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), the leading telecommunications company in Saudi Arabia, and Pacific Controls, the leading global provider of ICT-enabled managed services and converged engineering solutions for buildings and infrastructure projects... >>

	National Bank of Fujairah spearheads Dhs265m syndication for Pacific Control Systems May 7, 2012, Dubai - The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) announced that it has closed a Dhs265m syndicated loan for Pacific Control Systems (PCS). The Bank acted as the Mandated Lead Arranger, Bookrunner and Underwriter for the facility. >>

	Pacific Controls launches Router Integrated Controller G-360 Apr 30, 2012, LAS VEGAS: Pacific Controls, a leading global provider of ICT enabled managed services and converged engineering solutions for buildings and infrastructure projects, today launched the next generation Router Integrated Controller G-360, as an embedded gateway for Managed Services. >>

	Pacific Controls helps high-rise buildings to reduce energy use Mar 30, 2012, Dubai: Another 99,992 properties to do. But you won't have Sougata Nandi, CEO of Pacific Controls, breaking into a cold sweat over these targets. >>

	Wetex focus on clean energy Mar 14, 2012, Dubai - Commercial and residential buildings here are consuming more than eighty per cent of power in the UAE, according to recent statistics. >>

	Embedded M2M solutions - Pacific Controls Galaxy: The city center for mobile embedded M2M ecosystems Jan 31, 2012 - There is no denying that embedded machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions are becoming increasingly pervasive.It is also clear that enabling mobile operators to profit from this M2M proliferation through an active role in robust ecosystems is critical to industry success. >>

	Pacific Controls acquires Infotility Inc. to become the world leader in intelligent software agents for the Smart Grid Pacific Control Systems, the leading provider of cloud computing services for energy management, today completes its strategic acquisition of Infotility, a pioneer of Grid Agents. The acquisition brings together two pioneers of using intelligent software agents, known as 'bots', to control and manage engineering systems. >>

	It's 5:00 a.m. - Do You Know What Your Buildings Are Up To? Jan 19, 2012 - It's 5:00 a.m. and all is not well in a data center at the base of the Cascade Mountains outside Seattle. Energy cost overruns and customer service failures are imminent, as an open damper is about to cause equipment to overheat and shut down, depriving thousands of consumers access to customer service. >>

	25,000 buildings connected to Civil Defence to enhance security Jan 10, 2012 - Dubai: More than 25,000 buildings have been linked to the Dubai Civil Defence operations room, which is alerted automatically if any systems in the buildings malfunction. >>

	UAE’s future energy plans Jan 17, 2012 - With the rising importance of the energy sector, academic institutions in the UAE such as the University of Sharjah and the UAE University have recently started introducing energy-related disciplines of study. >>

	IntelliCommand cloud-based facility solution is ready for integration with smart cities In November, Jones Lang LaSalle launched its IntelliCommand smart property management solution, combining cloud-based, smart technology with experienced engineers and facility professionals to enable 24/7, real-time remote monitoring and control of buildings and portfolios worldwide. >>

	Nationwide project to cut power use in buildings Abu Dhabi - UAE, December 7, 2011 - Etisalat in partnership with a private IT solution company on Tuesday launched a pilot project connecting all buildings in the country through a technology that will reduce carbon footprint by up to 30 per cent. >>

	Jones Lang LaSalle launches IntelliCommand™ powered by Pacific Controls Nov 9, 2011— Jones Lang LaSalle has announced the launch of IntelliCommand™, the industry’s first integrated building management solution that combines cloud-based, smart-building technology with a world-class team of engineering and operations professionals to enable 24/7... >>

	Saving Energy with the "Internet of Things" Why not save the world, especially if you can make money that way? Dilip Rahulan, CEO of Pacific Controls has an ambitious vision; together with Professor Schahram Dustdar and his team at the Vienna University of Technology, he wants to create networks in which information... >>

	Pacific Controls and Ericsson to bring Smart solutions in ICT Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Pacific Controls, a Dubai-based world class ICT enabled Software developer and provider of global total automation solutions, today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop ICT enabled smart solutions for vertical industry sectors. >>

	60,000 buildings to be connected online through Etisalat for risk detection Abu Dhabi, July 8, 2011: About 60,000 residential and commercial buildings will go online by mid 2013 through Etisalat for fire and other hazardous detections to help provide quick safety response. The new technology that involves a triangle between a Dubai-based technology solution services company... >>

	Embedded M2M Solutions - PCI Talks Embedded M2M Solutions and Sprint Partnership with TMCnet United States, June 20, 2011: Pacific Control Inc. (PCI (News - Alert)), one of the leading information and communication technology (ICT) providers, is certainly no stranger to the embedded M2M solutions space. Since its inception, PCI has honed its integrated managed solution platform... >>

	Pacific Controls scales new heights by setting up a research lab for cloud computing in Vienna University of Technology Vienna, Austria, April 2, 2011: Pacific Controls announced a joint initiative with the Vienna University of Technology to open a dedicated cloud computing lab in the university campus to carry out research and development on ICT enabled managed energy services solutions for buildings and infrastructure. >>

	Pacific Controls sets up cloud computing research lab at Vienna University of Technology Pacific Control Systems LLC, Dubai, announced a joint initiative with the Vienna University of Technology (TU Vienna) in opening a cloud computing lab dedicated to research and development on ICT enabled managed energy services solutions for buildings and infrastructure. >>

	Pacific Controls in the top 35 to watch in 2011 – Realcomm 27th Jan 2011 Realcomm is again pleased to announce our annual picks for the “Top 35 to Watch in 2011.” This list represents those individuals and organizations that are, and have been, visibly committed to ‘moving the needle to the right’ in terms of development and implementation of innovative technologies... >>

	Pacific Controls Inc Showcases Smart Grid Technology in Sprint’s M2M collaboration center BURLINGAME, California, November 1, 2010: Pacific Controls Inc unveiled a live demonstration of its Galaxy(TM) Service Delivery Platform (SDP) in Sprint's (NYSE:S) M2M Collaboration Center, a place where machine-to-machine and embedded computing will come to life in direct collaboration with leading names in networking... >>

	Pacific Controls builds $85M Data Centre Dubai, Jan 13, 2011: Building automation solutions provider Pacific Controls, with its headquarters in Dubai's Techno-park, is currently working on building the largest data centre in the Middle East with an investment of $85 million (Dh312.15 million), the company's chairman and CEO Dilip Rahulan told Gulf News... >>

	Pacific Controls launches Gbots, (virtual robots) for energy services and facilities management Pacific Controls, the Dubai-headquartered world class developer and provider of global total automation solutions, announced the unveiling of Gbots (Virtual Robots), a pioneering technology that will transform energy and facility management enabling complete remote management and maintenance using distributed... >>

	Pacific Controls – enabling Telco’s to deliver Sustainable Technology Services Pacific Controls has delivered innovative products and enterprise software which provides end to end solutions in the realm of managed services through state of the art Machine to Machine (M2M) technology & has leveraged the ICT infrastructure of Telecommunication Companies around the world to offer sustainable city management... >>

	Pacific Controls to launch the world’s first enterprise city management platform at REALCOMM 2010, Las Vegas, 8-10 June Galaxy is the worlds first enterprise platform delivering city centric services for management of its ecosystem comprising of energy, real estate, homeland security, healthcare, hospitality ,transportation, education, financial, industrial and retail.

	Pacific Controls is platinum sponsor of REALCOMM - The 12th Annual Realcomm Conference & Expo, on June 8-10, 2010 in Las Vegas Realcomm Conference Group, LLC is the world's leading research and educational institution that produces an annual conference and exposition on technology, automated business solutions and intelligent buildings for executives in commercial and corporate real estate.

	Pacific Controls platinum sponsor at Niagara summit may 2-4, 2010, Las Vegas This bi-annual conference offers attendees a unique opportunity to hear from industry leaders and other technology experts - those using the Niagara and Sedona Frameworks to develop applications and deploy solutions built around open, interoperability, integration and connectivity.

	Etisalat and Pacific Controls sign agreement to jointly offer M2M solutions Dubai, Feb 1, 2010 The first of its kind agreement to be signed in the GCC region will leverage on Etisalat´s network infrastructure and Pacific Control’s M2M expertise to offer customized applications... >>

	Pacific Controls showcases latest in ICT (Information Communication Technology) Energy Services at RealTech Middle East 2010 Dubai, Feb 1, 2010 The Dubai-based automation solutions provider is the platinum sponsor at RealTech Middle East 2010... >>

	Pacific Controls receives a hi-level delegation from Australia at its headquarters at Technopark Dubai, October 19, 2009 Pacific Controls Systems LLC, the leading global automation Company, today welcomed a hi-level delegation from Australia at their headquarters located at Dubai Technopark... >>

	Pacific Controls Launches Smart Energy Meters Dubai, October 14, 2009 The device will help Home & Building owners to measure their assets Carbon Foot Print and implement processes to reduce energy consumption..... >>

	Dubai Centre for Special Needs students initiate ‘Go Green’ campaign Dubai, June 4, 2009 Dubai Centre for Special Needs students kick-off “Go Green” project with skits and songs.... >>

	Pacific Controls Systems Receives the 2009 Building Automation & Controls Systems Global Excellence Leadership of the Year Award from Frost & Sullivan Dubai, April 27, 2009 Pacific Controls Systems LLC, the leading global total automation solutions provider, has received the prestigious 2009 Frost & Sullivan Global Excellence Leadership of the Year Award in the automation industry category. .... >>

	Pacific Controls launch Carbon Footprint measurement software for homes Dubai, March 3, 2009 Service Offers real time measurement and verification of carbon footprint for homes, buildings and infrastructure globally using cloud computing... >>

	Pacific Controls launches Energy Services on the Cloud Dubai, November 3, 2008 Service Offers real time measurement and verification of carbon footprint for homes, buildings and infrastructure globally using cloud computing... >>

	Global conference, Green Dubai World Forum 2008 opens at the Atlantis, Dubai Dubai, October 24, 2008 The Middle East’s largest photo-voltaic manufacturing plant to be set up in Dubai; plans revealed on the inaugural day of the two-day Forum... >>

	All buildings in Dubai to install Direct Alarm System for fire and hazard safety Dubai, October 21, 2008 New compulsory measures to connect about 60,000 premises to Civil Defence Operations Room which monitors alerts and takes action to save lives. >>

	Pacific Controls launches first integrated systems for Green Airports in the UAE Dubai, June 17, 2008 Pacific Controls Systems, the global leader in total automation solutions, announced the launch of the first integrated systems for creating Green Airports.... >>

	First "LEED" Platinum rated Green Building, in the Middle East, Inaugurated in Dubai Dubai, October 24, 2007 Pacific Control Systems, an Automation Company with operations around the world, today inaugurated its headquarters in Techno Park, Dubai.... >>

	Pacific Controls signs the United Nations Global Compact June 11, 2007 Pacific Controls is the first; UAE based Technology Company to sign the United Nations Global Compact. .... >>

	Pacific Controls awarded best intelligent building in the world 2007 May 24, 2007 Pacific Control Systems (PCS) is proud to be the winner of The BuildConn, Buildy 2007 Award for the best intelligent building in the world, awarded to PCS in Chicago, IL, USA on 24th May 2007.... >>

	Pacific Controls launches Dubai Ubiquitous City (U-City) at the Cityscape, Dubai 2006 exhibition Dec 4, 2006 Pacific Control Systems (PCS), the global automation leader, has launched the Dubai Ubiquitous City (U-City) Project at the Cityscape, Dubai 2006 exhibition held between 4-6 December at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre.... >>

	Pacific Controls participates at Cityscape 2006 event; sponsors 'The Environmental Award' category in Cityscape Architectural Review Awards - Jul 5, 2006 PCS is participating in Cityscape 2006 - the 5th International Property Investment & Development event, which is to take place in Dubai from Dec 4-6, 2006... >>

	Pacific Controls launches Wireless M2M solutions for Airports at the Airport Build & Supply 2006 exhibition - Jun 6, 2006 Pacific Controls, the global automation leader, has launched its Machine-to-Machine (M2M) GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA 24x7 Remote Monitoring Service (RMS) solutions for airports at the Airport Build & Supply 2006 exhibition... >>

	Pacific Controls showcases its new Green Building HQ at United Nations Environment Programme exhibition in Dubai - Feb 7, 2006 Pacific Controls has showcased its new Green Building headquarters in the Ninth Special Session of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum’s exhibition... >>

	Pacific Controls launches Wireless M2M solutions and GPRS Remote Monitoring Service for the Oil & Gas Industry - Nov 2, 2005 Pacific Control Systems, the leading Machine-to-Machine (M2M) service provider, has launched its M2M solutions and GPRS Remote Monitoring service at the Arab Instrumentation & Automation exhibition being held from Nov 7-9 in Dubai. >>

	Dubai youth participates in fund-raising Andes Trek sponsored by Pacific Controls Oct 13, 2005 Pacific Control Systems (PCS) recently sponsored a member of the trekking team, in aid of UK-based Brain & Spine Fonundation, who successfully completed her trip across Peru to help in the fight against rising spine problems. >>

	Dubai’s first Green Building aims for ‘LEED’ Platinum rating Sep 22, 2005 Pacific Control Systems (PCS), the global leader in automation solutions, has appointed the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) Green Building Business Center as consultants for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating of its headquarters building. >>

	Pacific Controls creates the World’s first fully e-Enabled residential building for ‘The Waterfront’ at Dubai Marina - Sep 18, 2005 Pacific Control Systems, the global leader in automation, has announced ‘The Waterfront’ project as the world’s first full-fledged e-Enabled residential building. Located at the Dubai Marina, this premier 20-storey Waterfront development is a signature project of the Hong Kong-based Trident International Holdings (TIH). >>

	Pacific Solar launches Solar Energy Systems in the Middle East at the Nakheel Supplier’s Expo 2005 - June 05, 2005 Pacific Solar (PS), a pioneer in providing solar energy systems and services globally, has announced the launch of its solar energy systems in the Middle East at the inaugural of the Nakheel Supplier’s Exhibition & Seminar 2005. >>

	Pacific Controls sponsors the first prize of Emirates Environmental Group’s "Can Collection Campaign" - June 03, 2005 Pacific Control Systems LLC, supporting Emirates Environmental Group’s (EEG) Recycling Campaigns, has sponsored the first cash prize of AED 10000 for the campaign, "Can Collection Campaign September 2004-May 2005". >>

	Pacific Controls commits for a ‘Greener’ Dubai May 17, 2005 Pacific Control Systems LLC has launched an advertising campaign in the city today with the theme, Our Commitment to Dubai: Intelligent Green Buildings. This campaign is the first in a series of its kind to be launched by Pacific Controls across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). >>

	Pacific Controls’ "Green Building" ground-breaking ceremony at Techno Park, Dubai - March 16, 2005 Pacific Controls today announced the ground-breaking ceremony of the Middle East’s first-of-its-kind "Green Building" at the Techno Park in Dubai. The new facility, which is spread across 200,000 square feet area within the Techno Park. >>

	Pacific Controls launches e-Fuel Station - January 30, 2005 Pacific Control Systems LLC, a global leader in providing e-Enablement solutions and services, has announced the launch of the Middle East e-Fuel Station, a tool that facilitates multiple fuel station owners to reduce operating costs and increase efficiency and profitability. >>

	Pacific Controls launches world’s most advanced e-Home Terminal - February 24, 2004 Pacific Controls has chosen PALME 2004 to launch its exciting new product, the e-Home Terminal, which was developed by the company for their Web-enabled Home Automation solution. >>

	Pacific Controls launches Lighting Excellence - February 17, 2004 Pacific Controls has launched "Lighting Excellence", an exclusive lighting control solution designed for the modern home or office at the recently concluded PALME 2004. The new solution features the Touch Control, an elegant multifunctional touch panel that replaces traditional switches. >>

	Pacific Controls creates a World Record by e-Enabling 125 Dubai Development Board (DDB) Buildings in 120 Days - December 16, 2003 Pacific Control Systems LLC announced the successful completion of its project for the Dubai Development Board (DDB) to install Web-enabled remote monitoring systems for 125 government buildings. >>