FRAMINGHAM, MA and WESTFORD, MA, July 14, 2008 – PeopleCube, provider of intelligent workplace, resource and energy management technology, and Proliphix, Inc., developer of the first and only Internet-enabled communicating thermostat and related thermal management products, today announced they have formed a strategic partnership. This partnership integrates PeopleCube’s Resource Scheduler with Proliphix’s Network Thermostats to deliver a complete energy management solution which allows organizations to manage climate control of rooms and other workspaces based on occupancy, helping to reduce soaring energy costs and carbon footprint without a Building Management System.
Resource Scheduler is a web-based workspace, resource and energy management solution that allows users to quickly and easily schedule and manage flexible workspace and other shared resources with just a few simple clicks. The Proliphix Network Thermostats can be connected to local data networks to control room temperatures from anywhere in the world using a standard web browser on any desktop or laptop computer. When integrated, the Proliphix Network Thermostats control the climate of a room based on the room reservation schedule maintained in Resource Scheduler, thereby reducing the energy consumption needed to heat or cool the room.
The integration of Resource Scheduler and the Proliphix Network Thermostats creates an affordable energy management solution for educational institutions and small to medium-sized enterprises that manage multiple, geographically dispersed facilities as well as single-location organizations. By implementing this combined solution, organizations are able to:
- Conserve energy
- Reduce energy costs
- Lower their carbon footprint
- Enable green initiatives
"Given the rising social, and economic pressures to go green, energy conservation is no longer a choice for organizations but rather a mandate," said PeopleCube President and CEO John T. Anderson. "Because the cost of energy continues to rise, managing energy consumption to reduce costs is a necessity. By partnering with Proliphix, we’re able to provide a complete energy management solution that allows organizations to easily support their environmental efforts and lower their energy expenses without the costly purchase and maintenance of Building Management Systems."
"We are very excited about this partnership with PeopleCube," said Walter Dray, president of Proliphix. "One of the many compelling features of both Resource Scheduler and the Proliphix Network Thermostats is that they are both web-based, meaning users can reserve and control the temperature of a particular room remotely. Rather than heating or cooling a room for the entire day, our combined energy management solution allows companies to control room temperatures either on site or remotely, providing the flexibility to better manage energy consumption from anywhere in the world."
About PeopleCube
PeopleCube provides intelligent on-demand workplace, resource, and energy management solutions that help customers run sustainable, cost-effective workplaces. Through its corporate headquarters in Framingham, Massachusetts, and offices throughout the world, PeopleCube supports 7,500 customers in small, medium, and large enterprises. More information is available at www.peoplecube.com.
About Proliphix, Inc.
Proliphix, Inc. develops and manufactures Internet-enabled energy management products for use in residential, educational, and light commercial applications. The company delivers scalable remote monitoring and control by capitalizing on the proliferation of the Internet and its related technologies. Proliphix, Inc. is located in Westford, Mass and can be reached online at www.proliphix.com or by phone at 1-866-475-4846.
Media Contacts
Ward Russell
PeopleCube
(781) 530-2629
wrussell@peoplecube.com
Nate Forest
Proliphix, Inc.
(978)692-3375 x136
nforest@proliphix.com
