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January 2026 NB-IoT and Zhaga standards: the new simplicity of adaptive lighting

GDS Lighting's Zhaga-compatible NB-IoT nodes enable each lighting fixture to connect directly to the cellular network without dedicated gateways. This open, interoperable, and scalable solution simplifies adaptive lighting and enhances the efficiency and sustainability of public lighting management.

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November 2025 Hospital lighting: regulations and latest technologies

Hospital lighting requires compliance with specific legal requirements, which exist in order to meet the needs of all types of users and workers. Technology can help make compliance with regulations and other important objectives such as energy savings and efficiency easier.

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January 2025 The 5 rules for effective lighting in schools

School architecture is considered a "third educator," and lighting is a key element of it for student well-being and learning. So let's find out what are the goals to be pursued and the rules to be followed in designing proper lighting in schools.

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January 2023 How to do lighting calculation for an industrial shed

The lighting calculation for an industrial shed is performed through the examination of a number of parameters useful for classifying the entire application space.

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November 2022 Using LED devices: advantages

LED lighting solutions are capable of providing energy savings and improved visual comfort, while also ensuring reduced maintenance costs.

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November 2022 How to Perform Lighting Calculations?

Lighting calculation is done by examining a series of parameters useful for classifying the application space. The methods to be applied are different depending on the design lighting objective to be achieved.

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October 2022 How to design lighting for industry

The design of industrial lighting requires a careful balance between technology, performance, and costs, integrating aesthetic and functional aspects. It is crucial to consider key parameters such as performance, visual comfort, safety, efficiency, and sustainable return on investment to avoid significant long-term maintenance expenses.

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