Smart Lighting Controls for Warehouses: Sensors, Dimming, and Wireless Control That Actually Save Energy
Many warehouses have already switched to LED high bays — and still leave them running at full brightness in empty aisles, all shift, every day. That is the gap smart lighting controls close. The fixtures decide how much light to deliver, where, and for how long, based on who is actually in the space and […]
Data Drops & Network Cabling: How to Plan Them for a Warehouse or Commercial Space
A data drop is a wired network point: a cable run from the server rack or patch panel to an outlet where a workstation, printer, camera or machine plugs in. Wi-Fi covers a lot, but in a warehouse or busy commercial space the things that have to work every time — tills, scanners, printers, cameras, […]
IP vs. Analog Security Cameras: Which Should Your Business Choose?
Upgrading an old DVR security system? Compare IP and HD analog security cameras, learn when you can reuse existing coaxial cable, and discover the right commercial CCTV upgrade for your business with ATA Technical Group.
How Many Lumens Does Your Warehouse Need? A Practical Guide to High Bay Lighting
Learn how to calculate the lumens your warehouse needs, with light-level targets, a worked example, and mistakes to avoid before you buy high bay lights.
Choosing high bay lights by wattage or fixture count is the quickest way to end up with a warehouse that is either too dark or overlit and expensive to run. The better approach is to start with how much light your space needs, then work out how many lumens it takes to deliver it. This guide shows how, with a worked example for a typical warehouse.
Get Paid to Upgrade: A Business Guide to BC Hydro Energy-Saving Incentives
If your warehouse, store, or office still runs on older fluorescent or metal halide lighting, you are paying more than you need to every month. BC Hydro will also help cover the cost of upgrading. Many business owners never claim these incentives because the process looks confusing, or because they buy equipment before approval and lose the rebate.
As a registered BC Hydro Alliance Member, ATA Technical Group helps Lower Mainland businesses plan the upgrade, qualify for the right program, and finish the project so the incentive is paid.