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Facility managers deal with a large spectrum of issues that are unrelated to managing a hotel environment, and many are forced to juggle a lot of responsibilities that take time away from big picture strategy and long-term planning. In this article, we’ve identified a few of the environment-related challenges… [Read more...](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/7-problems-managing-hotel-environment) [![](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Large-East-Coast-Hotel.jpg)](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/7-problems-managing-hotel-environment) --- ## [\[GUIDE\] - What Is Distech ENVYSION?](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/what-is-envysion) August 3, 2016 By [Mid-Atlantic Controls](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/author/mid-atlantic-controls) 3 minute read ENVYSION is a visual, web-based building management system created by Distech Controls to integrate with open platform building automation systems and various building features. [The visualization of building data](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/does-visualization-improve-building-management) helps management and facility managers make faster and better decisions when it comes to managing a commercial building. [Read more...](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/what-is-envysion) [![](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Building-Controls.jpg)](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/what-is-envysion) --- ## [Does Visualization Improve Building Management?](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/does-visualization-improve-building-management) July 8, 2016 By [Mid-Atlantic Controls](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/author/mid-atlantic-controls) 3 minute read One thing almost all facility managers have in common is a serious lack of time. When you manage a large facility or commercial building, there seems to be no end to what can go wrong and what has to be done. The tunnel vision generated by putting out one fire after another can sometimes leave **big picture thinking, strategizing, and planning** with a lot to be desired. For many, there just isn’t… [Read more...](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/does-visualization-improve-building-management) [![](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Facility-Management.jpg)](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/does-visualization-improve-building-management) --- ## [What is SkySpark Building Analytics?](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/what-is-skyspark-building-analytics) April 25, 2016 By [Mid-Atlantic Controls](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/author/mid-atlantic-controls) 2 minute read SkySpark is an open analytics platform from [SkyFoundry](https://skyfoundry.com/) that automatically analyzes building data from sensors, automation systems, meters, and other smart devices to provide useful building insights. SkySpark insights help facility managers, building owners, and business managers identify trends, issues, faults, correlations and opportunities for cost reduction or building improvements. [Read more...](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/what-is-skyspark-building-analytics) [![](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Commercial-Building-Interior-Hotel.jpg)](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/what-is-skyspark-building-analytics) --- ## [Can Data Analytics Help Create a Smart Building?](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/can-data-analytics-help-create-a-smart-building) March 24, 2016 By [Mid-Atlantic Controls](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/author/mid-atlantic-controls) 3 minute read In today’s world of high technology, we are increasingly getting access to all kinds of real time and historical data. 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