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Energy Savings with Smart Lighting in Warehouses and Distribution Centers

Warehouses and distribution centers are among the most energy-intensive commercial facilities. With lighting often accounting for nearly 40% of total electricity use, implementing smart lighting control systems can deliver substantial cost savings while improving safety and efficiency. At GMI Automation, we design and integrate intelligent lighting solutions that adapt to your operations, reducing waste, optimizing performance, and lowering

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Top Security Challenges in Warehouses and How Automation Solves Them

Warehouses are the heartbeat of logistics and distribution — yet they’re also one of the most vulnerable points in the supply chain. Theft, unauthorized access, safety risks, and operational blind spots can all disrupt business and lead to costly losses. The good news? Modern automation and smart technology provide powerful ways to prevent these issues

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The Importance of Fire Security in Warehousing

Warehouses are the backbone of the supply chain, storing valuable inventory, machinery, and data that keep businesses running. Yet, one of the greatest threats to these operations is also one of the most preventable, fire. A single incident can cause massive property loss, operational downtime, and even endanger lives. Implementing a robust fire security system

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Integrating Security, Lighting, and Access with Smart Automation

In a modern facility, technology isn’t just about convenience, it’s about control, safety, and efficiency. Whether you manage a corporate office, warehouse, or commercial building, integrating security, lighting, and access control through smart automation creates a seamless environment that works intelligently around your needs. Unified Control Means Smarter Operations When systems operate independently, managing them can be

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Why Smart Warehouses Are the Key to a Safer, More Efficient Supply Chain

Today’s supply chain moves faster than ever, and traditional warehouse operations can’t keep up. Between increasing demand, tighter margins, and growing security concerns, efficiency and safety have become top priorities. That’s where smart warehouse automation comes in — combining advanced control systems, integrated security, and data-driven insights to transform how facilities operate. What Makes a Warehouse “Smart”?

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Smart Conference Room Design & Automation in NJ’s Top Innovation Campuses

Conference rooms are no longer just about tables, chairs, and a screen—they’re where ideas are pitched, decisions are made, and hybrid teams connect across locations. In New Jersey, more businesses are moving into cutting-edge spaces like Bell Works and other innovation campuses that demand technology to match. Whether you’re relocating to a metroburb or upgrading your office

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Small Huddle Rooms vs. Large Conference Rooms: What’s the Right Mix?

As offices evolve to support hybrid teams, real-time collaboration, and flexible work styles, one question keeps coming up in workplace planning: What’s the right balance between small huddle rooms and large conference rooms? Gone are the days when a few oversized boardrooms could meet every need. Today’s offices require a thoughtful blend of space sizes, tech configurations,

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Conference Room Design & Automation at Bell Works: Bringing Innovation to the Metroburb

Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ isn’t just an office building—it’s a reimagined metroburb: a thriving, self-contained ecosystem of workspaces, retail, dining, wellness, and culture, all under one iconic roof. As more companies choose to base their operations inside this historic, forward-thinking complex, there’s a growing need for conference rooms that match the energy and innovation of

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Why More Conference Rooms Aren’t Always the Answer—Smarter Ones Are

When companies plan a new office or expand into larger commercial spaces, one of the first questions they ask is: “How many conference rooms do we need?” But in today’s hybrid, tech-driven work environment, the better question might be: “How smart do our conference rooms need to be?” The truth is, quantity doesn’t guarantee productivity. You can have six

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