Blogs and Case Studies Index

Overview

Blog Hub — The top‑level landing page for BluINFO blog content and media series. Handy starting point for browsing long‑form articles, infographics, and guides. (BluINFO)

Case Studies Hub — Master entry point to BluB0X case studies; jump from here to technology showcases and portfolio deployments. (BluINFO)

Blogs — Elevators & Vertical Transportation

BluSKY Smarter Elevator & Security Integration for High‑Rises — Explains how BluSKY unifies access, elevators, video, and visitors into one platform, eliminates ghost calls, and supports multiple modernization paths with direct OEM integrations. Short primer for owners and operators.(BluINFO)

The Hybrid Future of Buildings: Why Destination Dispatch Is Going Hybrid First — A clear walkthrough of Hybrid Destination Dispatch (HDDS): overlay intelligence, zero cab downtime, ~10% of the cost of full DD, and benefits that scale with adoption. Ideal context for modernization planning.(BluINFO)

Why Your Elevator Rides Are About to Get Smarter and Faster — A rider‑level view of HDDS. Shows how the BluREMOTE app and Person Readers drive faster trips, fewer stops, and better security—without ripping out legacy gear. (BluINFO)

Why Elevators & Security Need a Single Pane of Glass — Breaks down the cost of siloed systems and makes the business case for unified elevator+security operations: real‑time identity‑driven dispatch, analytics, and emergency response in one console. (BluINFO)

Elevator Security in the Age of Mobile & Biometrics — How wallet credentials and multi‑modal biometrics shift elevators from open buttons to identity‑verified trips, with examples for tenants, visitors, high‑security floors, and emergencies. (BluINFO)

A Consultant’s Guide to Hybrid Destination Dispatch — A specification‑oriented deep dive for consultants: constraints of two‑button systems, DD pros/cons, and how HDDS delivers DD‑like benefits at a fraction of the cost with no downtime. (BluINFO)

Blogs — AI, Analytics & Data

AI Surveillance: The New Standard for Multifamily Security — Moves CCTV from reactive to proactive with AI detection (loitering, perimeter intrusion, falls), false‑alarm reduction, and integrated responses. Tailored to multifamily operations and resident trust. (BluINFO)

Appearance Recognition in BluSKY 2025 — Clarifies “proof‑of‑presence” images vs. biometric templates and how BluSKY handles recognition responsibly within modern security workflows. Good for legal/privacy alignment. (BluINFO)

Appearance Recognition Guides — A central blog landing for appearance‑recognition guidance and how‑tos; use alongside the 2025 overview for deployment practices. (BluINFO)

BluBØX AI, the Next Evolution in Intelligent Interaction — Introduces BluBØX AI across web and mobile: natural‑language control for check‑ins, access, analytics, and support with secure BluINFO integration—reducing training/friction for everyday users. (BluINFO)

Evolution & Significance of Data Lakes in Modern Data Storage — A white‑paper‑style primer on data lakes for physical security: characteristics, lakehouse trends, AI/IoT integration, and use‑case outcomes like faster threat detection and unified analytics. (BluINFO)

Real-Time Monitoring and Incident Response in BluSKY — In enterprise security, the difference between a minor disruption and a major crisis often comes down to seconds. But traditional monitoring systems — siloed, manual, and hardware-bound — turn those seconds into minutes. (BluINFO)

Security Maturity Checklist — A quick, self‑scored assessment (automation, integration, AI usage, etc.) that helps organizations benchmark their security program and identify the next upgrades. (BluINFO)

The Three Forces Redefining Enterprise Security — and How BluSKY Leads Them — Enterprise security is entering a once-in-a-decade transformation. Three megatrends are rewriting the rulebook: cloud-first resilience, AI-driven insight, and cyber-physical convergence. (BluINFO)

Blogs — Identity, Credentials & Access Strategy

Identity and Access Management — Simplified by BluSKY —  Thousands of employees, vendors, and visitors — one intelligent platform that keeps everyone under control. (BluINFO)

The Evolution of Credential Technology in Physical Security Systems — Downloadable explainer tracing the shift from prox to mobile and multi‑factor credentials; useful for standards reviews and stakeholder education. (BluINFO)

The End of Single‑Function Card Readers: What Consultants Should Specify Instead — Why traditional readers break modern requirements (visitors, QR, biometrics, intercom, analytics) and how in‑car Person Readers consolidate functions and future‑proof specs. (BluINFO)

The Future of Access Control: Overcoming Challenges with Auto‑Access Solutions — Defines AI‑driven “auto‑access” that learns usage patterns to generate right‑sized access levels/schedules at scale—bridging global ops, multi‑tenant CRE, and high‑security facilities. (BluINFO)

Understanding the Power of Duress Credential Alarm Functionality — Shows how silent duress works, sample response playbooks (e.g., lockdown + notifications), and sector use cases (schools, banking, healthcare). (BluINFO)

Blogs — Strategy & Thought Leadership

BluSKY Innovation Roadmap 2025 and Beyond — Technology never stands still — and neither does BluSKY. From its inception, BluSKY was designed as a living platform: one that updates in real time, integrates with emerging technologies, and anticipates the needs of tomorrow’s enterprises. (BluINFO)

Enterprise Security FAQs — Straight Answers About BluSKY — Evaluating a new enterprise security platform raises the same questions worldwide: Can it scale? Will it integrate? Is it future-proof? (BluINFO)

The Hidden Complexity of Enterprise Security — and How BluSKY Simplifies It — Security for a single facility is challenging enough. Multiply that by ten, fifty, or a hundred — and the result is a web of incompatible systems, inconsistent policies, and costly blind spots. In today’s interconnected world, enterprises can’t afford that kind of fragmentation. (BluINFO)

The Missing Piece in Building Security: Elevators & Vertical Transportation — Frames elevators as the historical blind spot; outlines how unified access, analytics, intercom, and “digital twins” of cars close security and operational gaps. (BluINFO)

Case Studies — Portfolio & Real‑World Outcomes

CommonWealth Partners — Multi‑Property Modernization — Portfolio deployment across marquee CRE assets (NYC, LA, SF, Seattle, Bellevue) using Person Readers, DDE integration, visitor wallet passes, integrated video/intercom, and building‑level AI “Oracles.” (BluINFO)

BluB0X × Gunnebo × OTIS — Lobby transformation with smart turnstiles, Person Readers, and destination dispatch floor selection; describes SOC integration, intercom, mobile credentials, and measurable throughput/security benefits. (BluINFO)

11 Times Square — To the Cloud — Early, landmark move from client‑server to BluSKY cloud with clear end‑user benefits: scale, resilience, mobile, and faster ongoing improvements. (BluINFO)

How a Fortune 500 Unified 50+ Sites With BluSKY— Emergency Response  — When a Fortune 500 leader in financial services began a massive global expansion, its security systems stood in the way. Each office relied on different vendors, software versions, and manual processes.  (BluINFO)

Kildeer School District (K‑12) — Emergency Response — District‑wide BluSKY rollout (access, video, emergency comms, wireless classroom locks) cut response times and centralized operations for daily safety and drills. (BluINFO)

R1 Healthcare — Standardization & Scale — Enterprise standard with BluSKY access/alarms, Person Readers, BluB0X video with cloud retention, NVIDIA‑powered AI controllers, and SCIM integration—driving consistency and cost control. (BluINFO)

Multifamily — Chicago Suburbs — Ground‑up integrated solution (access, elevator control, video, intercom, visitor flow) designed for portfolio expansion and remote management from any device. (BluINFO)

AI Controller — Technology Case Study (PDF) — Demonstrates BluB0X AI Controller value in real deployments; downloadable brief for technical and executive review. (BluINFO)

Indexes & Hubs (Blog Collections)

Use these “index” pages to jump to deep documentation, training, specs, and collateral. They’re curated like the page you’re reading now.

Video Systems & Recorders Index — Architecture, Milestone integration, camera setup/streams/retention, health & diagnostics, A&E/specs, and a Blogs & Thought Leadership subsection for video. (BluINFO)

BluSKY Dashboards, Reports & Analytics Index — Consolidates analytics (58+ tiles), reports, dashboards, exports/scheduling, key release updates, and analytics‑focused blog links. (BluINFO)

Space & Occupancy Management Index — All content for spaces, rooms, utilization, counts, and policies—planning to operations. (BluINFO)

Platform Security Index — Encryption, roles/permissions, audit/logging, data retention/privacy, and attestations—everything in one place to plan and validate posture.  (BluINFO)

BluSKY Licensing & Packaging Index — Central reference for packaging, bundles, and feature matrices to keep quoting and communications consistent.  (BluINFO)

BluB0X & BluSKY Datasheets Index — Datasheet hub with quick links across readers, apps, elevator components, and kits; includes elevator and HDDS overviews.  (BluINFO)

Installation & Commissioning Index — Defines “commissioned” for BluSKY systems and outlines the verification workflow and tests before hand‑off (supports remote/virtual commissioning, too). (BluINFO)

Release Notes & Roadmap Index — One‑stop hub for monthly releases, specialty collections, and year hubs (e.g., 2025). Great for change summaries that impact blogs and use cases. (BluINFO)