Press Releases

  • Newsletter June 2025 Edition

    Newsletter June 2025 Edition

    Welcome to the June 2025 edition of the LiteTrace Newsletter — your monthly update on smart lighting, HVAC, emergency systems, and building automation.


  • Newsletter May 2025 Edition

    Newsletter May 2025 Edition

    Welcome to the May 2025 edition of the LiteTrace Newsletter —  your monthly update on smart lighting, HVAC, emergency systems, and building automation.


  • Newsletter April 2025 Edition

    Welcome to the April 2025 edition of the Litetrace Newsletter —  your monthly update on smart lighting, HVAC, emergency systems, and building automation.  When Industry Changes Leave Gaps in Your Smart Building Strategy: Discover Autani A major player in the intelligent building controls industry has announced the discontinuation of their product line, creating an urgent……


  • Newsletter March 2025 Edition

    Newsletter March 2025 Edition

    Introducing Our Latest Innovation: The RP1 Commissioning Kit Streamline your commissioning setup with our new RP1 Commissioning Kit, a comprehensive solution that combines advanced optical and Bluetooth technologies for seamless system configuration for large projects. This all-in-one kit brings speed and precision to both retrofit and new construction projects.


  • Newsletter February 2025 Edition

    Newsletter February 2025 Edition

    Warehouse lighting control demands precision at height. When standard sensors fall short in high-ceiling environments, the HBL3 delivers. Our most advanced high bay lens transforms how you manage lighting in tall spaces with unmatched coverage area and detection accuracy. 


  • Newsletter January 2025 Edition

    Newsletter January 2025 Edition

    Introducing Quick Commission: Accelerate Large Project Setup The all-new Quick Commission Feature transforms how you commission multiple Bluetooth devices in large-scale lighting applications. Designed specifically for installations with numerous nodes, this feature eliminates the tedious process of individual device pairing and manual group configuration. With Quick Commission, you can set up extensive lighting networks in just a……


  • Newsletter December 2024 Edition

    Newsletter December 2024 Edition

    As we reflect on 2024, we’re proud to share the remarkable strides LiteTrace has made in revolutionizing smart building technology. This year has been defined by strategic growth, groundbreaking innovations, and a deepened commitment to enhancing our customer experience.


  • Newsletter November 2024 Edition

    Newsletter November 2024 Edition

    Keilton BASIC Evolves: Introducing 32-bit Architecture with AlgoH² Technology  LiteTrace proudly introduces the next evolution of our Keilton BASIC standalone lighting control system. Now powered by our proven AlgoH² algorithm—previously exclusive to our Bluetooth lighting solutions—and upgraded from 8-bit to 32-bit architecture, this advanced system delivers unprecedented precision in commercial lighting control. The result? Smarter space management with……


  • Newsletter September 2024 Edition

    Newsletter September 2024 Edition

    Introducing FlashNet: Revolutionary Optical Control for Keilton+autani Bluetooth Commercial Lighting LiteTrace proudly presents FlashNet™, our groundbreaking optical signal-based wireless device control technology. FlashNet revolutionizes how users commission, identify, and manage their Bluetooth commercial lights from a distance using innovative light beam signals.


  • Newsletter August 2024 Edition

    Newsletter August 2024 Edition

    Mary Livesey has joined our team as the new Senior Marketing Manager, bringing with her an impressive decade of experience in the smart building industry. Her extensive background and innovative approach make her the perfect fit to lead our marketing initiatives as we continue to push boundaries and expand our footprint in the industry. 


  • Newsletter July 2024 Edition

    Newsletter July 2024 Edition

    LiteTrace proudly presents our new Keilton+autani Application Training Video Series! We’re excited to introduce a comprehensive set of instructional videos designed to guide you through the commissioning process of the Keilton+autani Bluetooth wireless system. These concise, user-friendly videos offer clear visual demonstrations and verbal instructions to help you master the basics quickly and efficiently.


  • When Your Building Controls Provider Exits the Market: Your Action Plan

    When Your Building Controls Provider Exits the Market: Your Action Plan

    Making the Right Decision for Your Facility It’s every facility manager’s nightmare scenario: your building controls provider just announced they’re shutting down. Your building controls provider has announced they’re exiting the market. Support will end soon, parts will become scarce, and you need a plan. This guide walks you through what happens next and how……


  • The Rising Demand for Integrated Building Systems: How Lighting + HVAC Work Together

    Why manage two systems separately when they can work better together? Today’s building owners face a common challenge: lighting systems detect when people are present, but HVAC systems often run regardless of occupancy. This disconnect wastes energy and money. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, commercial buildings waste up to 30% of the energy……


  • Data-Driven Buildings: Why Lighting Controls Matter with Scott Metker

    Data-Driven Buildings: Why Lighting Controls Matter with Scott Metker

    In this episode of the Get a Grip on Lighting podcast, Scott Metker, COO of Autani, explains why lighting controls have evolved from optional components to the backbone of intelligent buildings. Scott discusses lighting’s unique value for demand response and its role in providing critical data for building systems.


  • LiteTrace 2024 Year in Review: A Year of Transformation and Innovation

    LiteTrace 2024 Year in Review: A Year of Transformation and Innovation

    COLUMBIA, MD, November 6th, 2024 – As we reflect on 2024, we’re proud to share the remarkable strides LiteTrace has made in revolutionizing smart building technology. This year has been marked by strategic growth, groundbreaking innovations, and an unwavering commitment to enhancing our customers’ experience.


  • LiteTrace Introduces FlashNet, Revolutionary Optical Control for Keilton+autani Bluetooth Commercial Lighting

    LiteTrace Introduces FlashNet, Revolutionary Optical Control for Keilton+autani Bluetooth Commercial Lighting

    COLUMBIA, MD, October 2nd, 2024 – LiteTrace, a leader in smart building solutions, announces the launch of FlashNet, a patent-pending groundbreaking optical signal-based wireless device control technology. FlashNet revolutionizes how users commission, identify, and manage their Bluetooth commercial lights from a distance using innovative light beam signals.


  • Introducing Our New TAA-Compliant Products

    Introducing Our New TAA-Compliant Products

    COLUMBIA, MD, September 17, 2024 – We’re excited to announce that our product lineup now includes a comprehensive range of TAA-compliant lighting control solutions. Designed specifically to meet the stringent requirements of the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) of 1979, our new offerings ensure that your business is fully equipped to pursue U.S. government contracts with……


  • LiteTrace Welcomes Mary Livesey as Senior Marketing Manager

    LiteTrace Welcomes Mary Livesey as Senior Marketing Manager

    COLUMBIA, MD, August 28, 2024 – LiteTrace, a leader in smart building and Bluetooth® commercial lighting technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Livesey as Senior Marketing Manager. In this role, Livesey will lead LiteTrace’s marketing initiatives, focusing on promoting the company’s innovative solutions and advancing its brand presence.


  • LiteTrace Partners to Offer Bluetooth BatteryBackup Drivers for Emergency Lighting

    COLUMBIA, MD, January 30, 2024 – LiteTrace today announced a partnership with Streamer and Helpower to integrate the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology into their emergency battery backup drivers. The new drivers will enable luminaires to connect to the Keilton+Autani mesh network for wireless control of emergency lighting.


  • Autani Wins Prestigious DOE L-Prize Competition for Innovative Lighting Controls

    Autani Wins Prestigious DOE L-Prize Competition for Innovative Lighting Controls

    COLUMBIA, MD, November 17, 2023 — Autani, a leading provider of smart building automation and energy management solutions, has been named a winner in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) L-Prize competition. The DOE’s L-Prize aims to accelerate breakthroughs in next-generation commercial lighting.