LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California homeowners are facing longer hot seasons, rising utility costs, and evolving lifestyle needs. As a result, demand for flexible, energy-efficient cooling solutions continues to rise across the region with no signs of slowing down.
DELLA, a leading provider of ductless mini split systems, is helping homeowners meet these changing demands with smart, room-specific cooling solutions. As modern households seek greater comfort, convenience, and energy efficiency, ductless systems offer an effective alternative to relying solely on traditional whole-home climate control.
The Shift Toward Smarter Home Climate Control
This pronounced shift reflects a growing trend reshaping home comfort. Today's homeowners are no longer focused only on keeping a house cool. Increasingly, they want personalized comfort that adapts to how different rooms are being used throughout the day.
Modern smart homes no longer function as a single environment with a uniform temperature. Climate fluctuates naturally throughout the day based on a variety of factors, and each room serves a completely different purpose.
Yet many traditional HVAC systems continue to cool the entire household as though every room and every person require the same temperature.
To remedy this, homeowners across Southern California are exploring room-by-room climate control solutions that provide greater flexibility and efficiency.
Why Traditional Central AC Often Feels Inconsistent
Most central air systems were designed around a simple old-fashioned idea: one thermostat controls the entire home. But modern living has changed dramatically.
Different rooms heat up differently based on sunlight, layout, occupancy, electronics, cooking activity, ceiling height, and even the time of day. The result is a home that constantly feels slightly off balance.
Common frustrations include:
- Bedrooms that stay warm long after sunset
- Overcooled living rooms during the day
- Upstairs areas that never feel comfortable
- Constant thermostat adjustments
- Rising summer energy bills without better comfort
The issue isn't always that a system is failing—it's that the system was designed for an older idea of how homes function.
Today, homeowners are searching for energy efficient cooling systems that support room-by-room living rather than treating the home as a single environment.
Because real comfort is not just about what the thermostat says.
It's about how a home actually feels.
This is why DELLA provides energy efficient cooling systems that adapt to how people actually live instead of forcing one fixed temperature across the entire home.
How DELLA Mini Split Systems Address Changing Homeowner Needs
DELLA mini split systems were designed around the growing demand for personalized comfort and more efficient cooling.
Instead of pushing air through extensive ductwork from a single central source, mini split systems deliver targeted comfort directly into individual rooms. Each indoor unit operates independently, allowing temperatures to adjust naturally based on how each space is being used.
That flexibility changes the entire home comfort experience.
Rather than overcooling one area to compensate for another, homeowners can create balanced comfort throughout the home in a way that feels quieter, more efficient, and better aligned with daily routines.
This is one reason ductless mini splits and smart climate systems continue gaining popularity throughout Southern California, particularly during extended periods of summer heat.
The goal is no longer simply more air conditioning.
It is smarter comfort that works in the background while adapting naturally to everyday life.
Key advantages include:
- Room-by-room temperature control
- Faster cooling response times
- Lower energy waste compared to traditional ducted systems
- Quiet air conditioner performance for bedrooms and living spaces
- Flexible installation without major renovation work
- More balanced airflow throughout the home
For many homeowners, the biggest difference is how natural the comfort feels.
The best climate systems don't constantly remind you they're running. They quietly support the way people actually live.
Homes Aren't One Temperature Anymore
A bedroom may require cooler nighttime temperatures for improved sleep quality.
A home office may need consistent daytime cooling during work hours.
A kitchen naturally generates heat during cooking.
Living rooms may fluctuate based on gatherings, sunlight exposure, entertainment equipment, and daily activity.
Traditional HVAC systems often struggle to respond to these changing conditions because they treat the entire house as a single cooling zone.
That is where zoned cooling for homes becomes a significant advantage.
Mini split systems allow homeowners to cool spaces individually rather than forcing a single setting throughout the home. The result is more precise comfort, improved efficiency, and a living environment that better reflects how people use their homes today.
The DELLA Mini Split Collection
DELLA offers a complete collection of ductless cooling systems designed to adapt to virtually any lifestyle, home layout, or comfort preference. Three of the company's most popular models — the Serena, Optima, and Vario Series — each deliver a different approach to modern comfort while emphasizing efficiency, quiet performance, and flexible everyday living.
The Serena Series focuses on balanced whole-home comfort with smooth, quiet operation and up to 22 SEER2 efficiency, making it an ideal choice for consistent daily use.
The Optima Series is designed for multi-zone precision, allowing homeowners to independently control temperatures in different rooms for greater comfort and improved efficiency throughout the home.
Meanwhile, the Vario Series offers a practical and budget-conscious solution for targeted cooling in bedrooms, home offices, garage conversions, apartments, and ADUs.
Together, these systems reflect DELLA's broader approach to smart, adaptable comfort built around the way modern homeowners actually live.
Quiet Comfort Is the New Luxury
One of the biggest changes happening in modern home comfort is that homeowners are becoming more sensitive to how cooling feels — not just whether cold air exists.
Older systems often rely on aggressive airflow, loud cycling, or constant thermostat adjustments that make the cooling experience feel noticeable and disruptive.
But modern comfort trends are shifting toward quieter, more balanced environments.
People want bedrooms that stay cool without loud airflow at night.
They want living spaces that feel evenly comfortable without cold blasts of air hitting one side of the room.
They want systems that operate quietly in the background while daily life continues naturally.
This is why mini split systems are increasingly viewed as both a lifestyle upgrade and an efficiency upgrade.
DELLA's technology supports a softer, more adaptive approach to cooling that aligns with how modern homes are actually being used.
Energy Efficiency That Supports Everyday Living
Energy savings remain one of the strongest practical advantages of mini split systems.
Unlike traditional HVAC systems that repeatedly cycle on and off, inverter technology continuously adjusts output to maintain stable temperatures more efficiently.
This leads to:
- Lower monthly utility costs
- Reduced energy waste
- More stable indoor temperatures
- Less system strain over time
- Improved long-term efficiency performance
For homeowners dealing with Southern California summers, those efficiency gains often become noticeable quickly, especially during extended heat waves when cooling systems run for longer periods throughout the day.
Southern California Home Comfort
Real comfort is about creating spaces that feel balanced, natural, and comfortable exactly where and when you need them most. DELLA provides homeowners, especially those in areas with hot climates like Southern California, with all the right options to save money, conserve energy, and stay truly comfortable.
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DELLA Highlights Growing Demand for Room-by-Room Climate Control in Southern California
Asia-Pacific's first Broadband Development Summit brings regulators and operators to Bangkok to set the agenda
BANGKOK, July 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Government officials, standards bodies and telecom operators gathered in Bangkok on 14 July for the inaugural Broadband Development Summit APAC 2026, convened by the World Broadband Association (WBBA) to build consensus on AI-era networks.
Participants included the ITU, Thailand's National Board of the Digital Economy and Society, WBBA, IAB, FNCAP, WAA, NIDA and the IPv6 Council, alongside operators Telkomsel, XLSmart, Surge, Globe, AIS, CMI and HKT and Huawei.
Denny Deng, President of Huawei Asia Pacific Carrier Business, envisions a "faster, smarter, greener" Asia-Pacific.
VOICES FROM THE SUMMIT
"To seize the opportunities of the AI era, we call on the industry to accelerate broadband evolution, advance computing-network synergy, and strengthen the cross-border connectivity. Together, let us build faster, smarter, and greener digital infrastructure for Asia-Pacific."
— Denny Deng, President of Asia Pacific Carrier Business, Huawei
"High-speed broadband is no longer just about 'getting online' — it is the vital infrastructure upon which the entire AI revolution is being built. We view AI not merely as a tool, but as a primary engine for national competitiveness and a catalyst for improving the quality of life for all."
— Wetang Phuangsup, Ph.D., Secretary-General, the National Board of the Digital Economy and Society, Thailand
"Three initiatives define the road to 2030. We must close the quality divide so the value of broadband reaches everyone. We must build AI-ready networks — 10G access, 800GE cores, intelligence end to end. And we must do it together, through shared standards."
— Martin Creaner, Director General of WBBA
"Moving towards next-generation networks, network architectures must continue to evolve to deliver broader connectivity, superior quality, enhanced security, and greater intelligence. This evolution is essential for Net5.5G, positioning the network not simply as infrastructure, but as the foundation that enables AI, strengthens resilience and efficiency, and supports digital transformation across industries."
— Dhruv Dhody, Industry Standardization Expert at Huawei, Chair of the IAB, IETF
"Across Asia-Pacific, fibre is extending beyond homes and offices into rooms, devices, and machines. By working together, we can accelerate fibre innovation and adoption to build truly AI-ready infrastructure."
— Ilham Nandana, Chair of the Market Intelligence Committee, Fiber Network Council APAC (FNCAP)
"We fixed it before you feel it! AIS is redefining premium home broadband by combining ultra-fast connectivity with AI-driven network intelligence and smart home ecosystem — delivering proactive, invisible service excellence that transforms connectivity into differentiated customer value and sustainable ARPU growth."
— Thanit Chaiyaboonthanit, Head of Technology Department, Broadband Business, AIS
"Connecting the Unconnected: Affordable Broadband at Scale. Create equal access to global information and empower Indonesia's digital society."
— Shannedy Ong, CTO of Surge Indonesia
"Beyond Connectivity: Telkomsel is transforming into a true value creator. By leveraging our FBB market-leading footprint, we power growth through service excellence, customer loyalty, and a next-generation home ecosystem."
— Stanislaus Susatyo, Director of Sales, Telkomsel Indonesia
"We stopped treating AI as an add-on feature. Instead, our approach at Globe starts with architecture, embedding intelligence into the very core of how we build, how we sell, and how we operate.
AI continuously monitors network health, customer behavior and service quality. Rather than waiting for failures, the system predicts degradation and initiates corrective actions. By maintaining minute-level awareness of network health, our systems automatically resolve 30% of all Wi-Fi issues without any human intervention."
— Danny Theseira, Head of Broadband Business Group at Globe Telecom
"Huawei is driving the Optics-AI Synergy to foster their collaborative growth. Through AI-ON, operators could build an AI-centric all-optical target network and establish 1-5-20ms latency circles across the Asia Pacific region. AI-ON also supports efficient computing access and usage while delivering an ultimate network experience through gigabit/ultra-gigabit home broadband, accelerating the widespread adoption of AI services."
— Kim Jin, Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer Optical Business Product Line, Huawei
"Connectivity is not just about technology. It is a lifeline, a platform for opportunity, and a driver of sustainable development. I believe the intersection of connectivity and artificial intelligence will shape the future of smarter, more resilient networks."
— Dr. Cosmas Zavazava, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau, ITU
"Performance and user experience are the essential path to the next-generation WLAN. Based on standards and AI-driven innovation, let's jointly explore the path to the future autonomous WLAN with all the stakeholders."
— Dr. Crane H. Yang, Secretary-General, World WLAN Application Alliance (WAA)
"At the summit, NIDA and WBBA signed an MOU to accelerate next-generation network evolution and establish pioneering smart city benchmarks through the co-development of industry standards, the harmonization of global regulations, and the sharing of vertical industry insights.
NIDA focuses on advancing network architecture standards, while WBBA drives global consensus on broadband evolution. This natural strategic complementarity creates vast opportunities for future collaboration."
— Joey Deng, Secretary-General of NIDA
"ION-2030 develops the global standard for next generation optical networks in the AI era. It provides exceptional AI application and service experience. The WBBA and ITU will jointly accelerate its development, and this is a unique opportunity for Asia-Pacific stakeholders to actively influence the future of optical broadband networks."
— Dr. Marcus Brunner, Chief Expert Standardization, WBBA WG1 Chair and Vice-Chair of ETSI ISG F5G
"The transition into the AI era demands a high-quality, deterministic digital foundation. By releasing Net5.5G policy guidelines, Malaysia is accelerating the evolution of next-generation network standards based on IPv6, establishing an innovative infrastructure to unleash AI's value and drive a prosperous digital economy for 2030."
— Prof. Sureswaran Ramadass, Chair of APAC at IPv6 Council, Industry Partner of WBBA
"The digital economy is thriving across the Asia-Pacific region, with AI emerging as a core catalyst for intelligent transformation. China Mobile International (CMI) is driving regional growth by integrating China's advanced AI capabilities with comprehensive communications, computing, and AI services. Moving forward, CMI will collaborate closely with industry partners to foster a shared, AI-driven future for the region."
— Paul Lin, Managing Director of Commercial and Technology, Asia Pacific, China Mobile International
"Next-generation network infrastructure is the oxygen of the intelligent economy. By integrating cutting-edge 800G connectivity with quantum-safe security, HKT is laying the essential foundations to keep Hong Kong's enterprises highly competitive, secure, and ready for the computing paradigm shifts of tomorrow."
— Wilson Cheung, Vice President, Broadband Design & Cyber Security, HKT
"The evolution toward Net5.5G AI WAN is an important step in strengthening XLSMART's transport network for the future. By progressively adopting AI-assisted operations, SRv6, SDN, service differentiation, and higher-capacity transport infrastructure, we are enhancing network intelligence, operational efficiency, and service resilience while supporting long-term sustainability. This transformation is a continuous journey that aligns with the industry's vision of AI-native broadband networks. Through collaboration with our technology partners and the broader ecosystem, we will continue to develop capabilities that deliver better network performance and support Indonesia's growing digital connectivity needs."
— Regie Ginanjar, Head of Transport Autonomy & Orchestration, Transport Network Transformation, XLSMART
"For the AI era, Huawei upgrades the IP bearer network via security resilience, multi-dimensional awareness, and network autonomy. This empowers carriers to guarantee service experience, accelerate monetization, and enhance efficiency, ushering in a new chapter of intelligent connectivity."
— Arthur Wang, Vice President of Data Communication Product Line, Huawei
A CONVERGING VIEW
Speakers agreed AI is shifting networks from connectivity to intelligent connectivity, as broadband, IP, computing and cross-border infrastructure converge to support innovation and coordination.
WBBA launched the AI-Net Certification, a global benchmark for national policy, industrial ecosystems and network intelligence. XLSmart was named first AI-Net Champion, and Indonesia was among the first with a certified operator, backed by its Net5.5G roadmap.
In another high-profile segment, WBBA Director General Martin Creaner presented the Gigacity Certification to KOMDIGI, SURGE, Telkomsel, AIS, TRUE, HKT and Globe, recognizing regional broadband pioneers.
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AI-Powered Connectivity: APAC Charts a Path to a Smarter Digital Future
AI-Powered Connectivity: APAC Charts a Path to a Smarter Digital Future
