Engineering hot topics
The Siemens Engineering Hot Topics Webinar Series provides expert insights on emerging trends in building and technology safety. Each session explores innovations in automation, energy efficiency, fire and life safety and digitalization, staying current with evolving standards and industry best practices.

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The digitalization of fire safety
This webinar covers the evolution of fire safety codes, the growing demand for digital connectivity and the innovative technologies driving these changes. It is ideal for engineers and safety professionals. Watch video
Fire safety for lithium-ion battery storage systems
Learn the pros and cons of detection and suppression for Lithium-ion battery storage, as well as a deep dive into the most effective fire protection solution to make lithium-ion battery energy storage systems a manageable risk. Watch video
Fire protection for mission-critical data center infrastructure
Learn about data center industry trends, fire safety challenges, room applications and Siemens' tailored data center products and solutions for today and the future. Watch video
Siemens UL Fire Portfolio – from small to large applications
Learn about Siemens UL Fire Safety portfolio and our innovative and industry-leading products. Watch video
Early detection and suppression for lithium-ion batteries
Learn about the fire hazards that lithium-ion battery energy storage facilities present and the most effective detection and suppression solutions. Watch video
UL 268: Separating fact from fiction in detection
Industry experts will provide a review of the new UL268 7th edition regulation, what it means, when it goes into effect, and the increased safety benefits that it brings. Watch video
How to specify built-in isolation
Learn how isolation provides system flexibility, system survivability, system cost reduction and less disruptive service. Watch video
Proprietary fire alarm systems
Learn about Siemens' unique and valuable ways to deliver fire safety systems; from unparalleled choice in the design and installation phase, to servicing, migrations and upgrades. Watch video
DAS and emergency communication
How to be compliant with the regulations set by the NFPA and IFC to generate a more reliable and efficient communication system for emergency responders and those affected by a crisis. Watch video
What’s going on in the cloud?
As we become a digitalized world, learn how cloud and remote accessibility can be integrated into projects while ensuring a secure connection to your fire protection system. Watch video
Migration — Cost-effectively extend the life of your fire safety system
Are you engineering a retrofit project with an older UL fire safety system? Experts will guide you through the migration process of fire safety systems. Watch video
Discover the basics of fire detection
Industry experts will take you through the basics of fire detection codes compliance and products. Watch video
Understanding the value and application of smoke control
Learn where and how smoke control can increase safety in buildings. Watch video
Accessing fire systems remotely and securely
Remote access to fire systems via cloud and apps is increasingly being adopted by service providers and facility managers. Learn about the value of being realized and how this is implemented securely. Watch video
Resiliency and survivability in fire systems using Class X
Why should Class X be specified? Review the increased reliability and survivability when fire systems are implemented with Class X. Watch video
Efficient and safe management and monitoring of campus fire systems
Campuses require systems to be networked, managed centrally and remotely monitored. Learn the options to ensure a campus is optimized and leveraging the latest technology. Watch video
