In 2024, the pioneering Project Sandstar Foundation will be established, marking a significant milestone in the realm of building automation systems. The foundation's primary objective is to develop hardware-agnostic controllers by leveraging the capabilities of SkySpark, an advanced analytics platform for smart systems. Central to this initiative is the Sandstar engine, which had already garnered attention for its open-source status, promoting transparency and innovation in the industry.
Further enhancing the project's collaborative ethos, the foundation announced that Shaystack, a sophisticated Haystack client embedded within the Sedona Framework, would become source-available. This move was aimed at fostering a more inclusive and expansive development environment. Additionally, the Sedona Web Editor, a critical tool for streamlined system programming and management, was also set to be source-available, empowering developers with greater control and customization capabilities.
In a similar vein, the Sox to WebSocket Fantom application, a key component for seamless communication and data exchange in building automation systems, was slated to be made source-available. This would allow the ability to program devices live from control browsers.
Moreover, the Sox Arcbeam WebSocket, another integral element in the ecosystem, was to be made available with permission from SkyFoundry. This strategic partnership underscored the foundation's commitment to maintaining a balance between open-source accessibility and respecting intellectual property rights.
The foundation also revealed plans to make EAC Config and an array of essential tooling, including advanced firewall solutions and Sedona backup tools, available to its founding members. This comprehensive suite of tools was designed to not only enhance system security and reliability but also to provide foundational members with the resources necessary to drive innovation and efficiency in building automation.
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Overall, the creation of the Project Sandstar Foundation in 2024 signified a major leap forward in the democratization and advancement of building automation technology, fostering a collaborative and open-source environment that promised to revolutionize the industry.
