Join us May 8–9, 2025, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit, MI, for Controls-Con 2025—the premier smart building controls conference where system integrators, engineers, and facility managers come together to elevate their game.

This year’s theme—Smart Building Spring Training—focuses on gearing up with the latest tools, strategies, and technologies. VYKON by Tridium is at the forefront, offering innovative building automation solutions designed to enhance energy efficiency, improve system integration, and provide smarter, more sustainable building management.

Bringing the Heat to the Field...

Andrew D’Amelio - Vice President & General Manager, Tridium

Mr. D’Amelio has more than 30 years of experience leading organizations focused on innovation and customer satisfaction, 25 of which have been associated with Honeywell. Andy is responsible for establishing business plans for the U.S. & Canada region to achieve revenue and profitability objectives. In addition, he develops marketplace opportunities, leads sales pursuits, oversees internal processes, and provides employee leadership in the achievement of common goals while developing strong partnerships with key customers and suppliers.

Prior to his current role, he was the Vice President and General Manager, US & Canada for Productivity Solutions and Services and Vice President of Sales and Commercial Excellence for Honeywell Advanced Materials, Vice President and General Manager of Process Measurement and Control for Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS), Vice President of Global Channels and Vice President of Sales, Americas for HPS. Mr. D’Amelio also served in several key roles previously with Honeywell Productivity Products (S&PS) including Vice President of Sales, Americas; Director of OEM Sales; Senior Director of Commercial Sales, Americas; and Senior Director of Global Business Development. Prior to joining Honeywell Productivity Products, Mr. D’Amelio was the Vice President of Sales for SL Waber, an electronics manufacturer specializing in power conditioning and power suppression products. Mr. D’Amelio holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering with a concentration in automation from Drexel University. He is Six Sigma Green Belt certified.

Stephen Holicky - Chief Product Officer, Tridium

Stephen Holicky is the Chief Product Officer for the Niagara Framework and is responsible for overall strategy, product planning, marketing, and financials. He works closely with customers, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to define, manage and deliver a product roadmap and vision which impacts over 1 million instances worldwide. Prior to joining Tridium, Stephen worked with the Niagara Framework as a System Integrator and Commissioning Agent, while specifying its use for smart building integrations.

About VYKON

VYKON by Tridium is a global leader in providing advanced building automation solutions that empower building managers to optimize building performance, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort. VYKON offers scalable, interoperable solutions through an open architecture, allowing buildings to connect and operate seamlessly across different systems and technologies.

With a focus on IoT-enabled, cloud-based solutions, VYKON enables facility managers to gain real-time insights, streamline building operations, and drive energy savings. Their powerful building management systems are designed for flexibility, ease of integration, and future-proof scalability.

What Powers VYKON ’s Impact

VYKON offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to streamline building automation, energy management, and security. Built on the robust Niagara Framework®, these solutions ensure seamless integration and enhanced control over your building systems. Below is an overview of some key products in the VYKON lineup:​

JACE 9000: Advanced IoT Controller and Server Platform

The JACE® 9000 is a compact, embedded IoT controller and server platform optimized for Niagara 4. It connects and controls diverse devices and subsystems, offering integrated control, supervision, data logging, alarming, scheduling, and network management. With internet connectivity and web-serving capability, it streams data and rich graphical displays to standard web browsers via Ethernet or wireless LAN, or remotely over the internet.

The JACE 9000 features a quad-core processor, double the amount of RAM, and quadruple the storage compared to its predecessor, ensuring increased performance and capacity with faster boot-up and station load times. Its modular design allows for easy installation and integration, supporting future upgrades and expansions.

JACE IO R Controller: Scalable Remote I/O Expansion

The JACE® IO R Controller extends the capabilities of the JACE 8000 and 9000 by providing remote I/O modules over an RS-485 bus. The IO-R-16 module offers 16 universal inputs, 4 relay outputs, and 4 analog outputs, while the IO-R-34 module provides 34 points of I/O and can power up to four IO-R-16 modules. These modules are powered by 24VAC and are designed for easy mounting on DIN rails or panels. They enable scalable and flexible system designs, accommodating various building automation needs.

Niagara 4 Supervisor: Centralized System Management

The Niagara 4 Supervisor is a server-level platform that provides centralized management for a network of JACE® controllers and other field devices. It offers real-time graphical information, analytics, centralized data logging/trending, archiving to external databases, alarming, dashboarding, system navigation, master scheduling, and integration with other enterprise software applications. The Supervisor also includes a comprehensive graphical engineering toolset for application development and configuration, enhancing operational efficiency and system performance.

Niagara Cloud Suite: Cloud-Based Building Management Services

The Niagara Cloud Suite™ is a scalable cloud-based solution that provides secure, remote building management services leveraging the Niagara Framework®. It includes several components:​

  • Niagara Remote™: Provides web-based remote access to a Niagara station from any internet-connected device, eliminating the need for additional hardware, gateways, or VPNs. It enhances productivity by enabling users to troubleshoot, perform regular engineering and maintenance tasks, or check the status of operations across a Niagara-based network.
  • Niagara Recover™: Offers cloud-based data backup and recovery, ensuring that graphics, alarms, histories, analytics, and user configurations are preserved during system restorations. This service saves time and effort by eliminating the need to rebuild configurations after a system failure.
  • Niagara Data Service™: Provides secure storage of historical trend data and a centralized view of assets for improved reporting and analysis. It enables easy data and subscription management, built-in charting, and a management portal for organizing subscribed systems.

Catch VYKON in Action at Controls-Con 2025

With Andrew D’Amelio and Stephen Holicky leading the charge, VYKON continues to drive innovation in building automation. Join the team at Controls-Con 2025 to see firsthand how their IoT-enabled, scalable solutions are transforming building management systems, making buildings more energy-efficient, sustainable, and connected than ever before.

Register for Controls-Con 2025 today and be part of the transformation!