August 2023 Member Digest [Nexus Pro]

(The best way to keep up is through the Circle app! iPhone, Google Play, Web)

Hey friends, Community Manager Eric Larsen here. Let's dig into last month's highlights.

1—Big Thing: Get the Most from your Membership

Check out our new Pro Member User Guide to make sure you’re taking advantage of all the education and networking that being a Nexus Pro Member (Nex-pert?) offers.

The Guide covers setup and exploring Nexus Connect, our members-only material in and out of Connect, and keeping track of events. Speaking of which…

2—Upcoming Events

Visit the Connect Events page for all upcoming member events. We're excited about:

Thurs Sept 7: Buyer's Guide to IoT Sensors with James Dice and Aaron Lapsley. 

Open to the public, join 300+ folks to learn more about how IoT work and the layers of the stack, with a focus on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Occupancy sensors, plus lessons learned from our Buyer community. (Register)

Mon Sept 18: New Member Orientation with Eric Larsen. An introduction to the Community reviewing how you can take advantage of the Pro Member resources - for new or interested members. (Register)

Tues Sept 26 (Sydney): APAC/EMEA SME Workshop with Cameron Exley, Head of Technology Commercialisation at Syntric. We will demystify the differences between IT and OT Networking. (Register)

Wed Sept 27: Pro Member Gathering with Carrie Denning Jackson of Jamestown covering their Smart Buildings program. Gatherings start with a breakout room to meet other members, followed by a presentation and Q&A. (Register)

3—Members-only goodies from August

Missed our Events? Catch up here:

• Buyer's Guide to HVAC & Lighting Controls with James Dice and Aaron Lapsley. Covering the who, what, where, why, and how much for HVAC & Lighting controls. (Recording)
• Edge Cloud (Fog) Computing with Cory Clarke. Cloud applications allow for simplicity and centralization, while on-prem provides resilience and security. Learn about Edge Cloud which gives you the best of both worlds. (Recording)
• The ROI of Smart Building Solutions with Tyson Soutter and Tom Balme. Live from Sydney, Australia for our APAC/Australia/European members. (Recording)
• Should IoT sensors come with recurring fees? with Liam Bates, Tom Balme, Brian Vaughn, and David Sciarrino (Recording).

4—Notable Connect Conversations

Keep up with your peers and network through the Circle app! (iPhone, Google Play, Web)

• Building a Smart Building Product (Larry Yap)
• Device Hostname Naming Convention (Pete Swanson, Mott McDonald)
• Access Control Summit (ACS23) (Lee Odess)
• Smart Building Cautionary Tale (Danielle Radden, Kterio)

5—Welcome our New Members!

A warm welcome to our new members this month! Check out their Introductions and send a welcome DM via the New Member list.

6—Do I need Industry Onboarding?

No matter where you are in your Smart Building knowledge, there are 2 types of onboarding needed:

1) COMPANY Onboarding: how your company works (usually already in place).
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2) INDUSTRY Onboarding: focused on what’s going on outside of a company’s four walls, how you fit into the bigger picture, and how you can be successful in the broader ecosystem.

We’ve added 6 courses to help your team learn quickly - check out our Industry Onboarding Checklist to make sure you’re covered.

7—Build the future with us

Here’s what we need help with this month - simply reply to get involved!

• SME Workshop Speakers: get your name out there, build relationships, and get feedback on your ideas.
• Pro Member Gathering Speakers: for real estate owners and operators to share their in-the-field stories.
• Community Engagement: one of the easiest ways to "lift all boats!" Post and respond in Nexus Connect.
• ‍Apply to be a paid Nexus Labs Creator.

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A huge THANKS for reading and thanks for being a Nexus Pro member. As always, reply to this email to share how we can improve your membership - we’d love to hear your ideas!

—Eric & all of Nexus Labs

P.S. Handy links:

• ​Anonymous member feedback form (constructive criticism is always appreciated!)
• ​Modify your account (E.g. modify your plan from monthly to annual, switch credit card, etc - just login and then click profile in the upper right corner)​​
• Add the Nexus Pro podcast feed to the player of your choice
• ​The Nexus Vendor Landscape​
• ​The Archive (all posts with a '⭐ Pro Article' are for members only)​

P.P.S. Did you know we have enterprise memberships? Reach out if you'd like to see more of your colleagues in Pro.