Kirby Risk Blogs

From Fall 2022 of Connected.As the summer season comes to an end, fall slowly begins to sneak in. Whether you're on the jobsite or at home, this season can be seen as a time to prepare for the colder months ahead. Common issues that emerge during thi...

In an era where energy conservation and smart home technology are paramount, the Inhab™ portfolio, or “Intelligent Habitat,” is a game-changer. This innovative platform of smart products is designed to revolutionize the way you manage and utilize ene...

From Volume 3 Issue 2 of Connected.In this edition of Connected, we interviewed Aaron Read, General Manager of the Intelligent Industry Solutions team.COULD YOU TELL ME ABOUT YOUR ROLE?My title at Kirby Risk is General Manager of Intelligent Industry...

Resembling an upside-down Mason jar, jelly jar lights have long been installed in barns, tunnels, and on building exteriors. Appleton is now introducing the first jelly jar LED luminaire for installation in C1D2 hazardous locations, compete with fiel...

From Fall 2022 of Connected.Has your facility recently experienced brownouts, power blips, voltage sags or swells? Have you been repeatedly replacing the same electronic components? Have you experienced unexplained machine shutdowns?If you answered y...

From Volume 3 Issue 2 of Connected.When striving for device interconnectivity in an industrial system, it's vital to consider the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT), a network of physical objects that are connected and can communicate with each ...

From Fall 2022 of Connected.Jobsites can be hectic and with many workers coming and going, project materials are at risk if left unsecured or stored improperly. How can you ensure project lighting materials don’t get lost, stolen or damaged while on ...

From Volume 3 Issue 2 of Connected.In the world of facility management, maintenance tasks are the backbone of everyday operations. From routine inspections and equipment repairs to preventive and predictive maintenance, keeping assets in optimal runn...

From Summer 2022 of Connected.In this Specialist Spotlight, Kip Anderson, Lighting Manager, discusses the role of a Lighting Specialist in helping customers select efficient lighting and controls to meet their business needs.As Lighting Manager, Kip ...

From Volume 3 Issue 2 of Connected.As more industrial facilities realize the necessity of embracing digital modernization, data emerges as the key component for successful adaptation. It permeates all areas of a facility, from the shop floor to the e...

From Cisco’s White Paper: “An Edge Architecture Approach to Securing Industrial IoT Networks”Industrial networks are a target for cyberattacks. How can you protect them and ensure integrity, continuity, and safety of your operations?   ...

From Summer 2022 of Connected.When you hear the term “smart technology,” you might think of gadgets that make your life easier or run more smoothly, such as smart home devices or virtual assistants.These devices are labeled “smart technology” because...