A smart building uses technology to lower operating costs and serve up amenities What makes a building a smart building? Well, it depends who you ask, according to Brandon Van Orden, senior vice president and chief information officer for Cousins Properties, which boasts a portfolio of more than 15 million square feet of Class A […]
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What is workplace-as-a-service?
Fortune 500s driving adoption of workplace-as-a-service With its start as a business model largely associated with software and servers, the as-a-service concept is currently shaking up the commercial real estate world as companies like WeWork, Industrious, Davinci and others are betting that delivering workplace-as-a-service is in step with what both corporate tenants and full-time freelancers […]
How will new CBRS rules impact in-building opportunity?
FCC sets rules on priority access licenses for CBRS spectrum After a protracted process, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission finalized rules governing priority access to the shared 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service band. Prior to its vote, the operative issues were around the geographic size and timeframe on licensure. As expected, carriers wanted larger […]
Challenges of millimeter wave present opportunity for in-building 5G
Understanding the opportunity for private, in-building 5G networks HONG KONG–Millimeter wave frequencies are a key to delivering the multi-gigabit-per-second throughputs expected as 5G matures. As operators stand up outdoor 5G networks, radio site densification is necessary to overcome the limited propagation characteristics of bands like 28 GHz and 39 GHz. But this outdoor challenge could […]
Intelligent Campus uses AI and video analytics to secure enterprise facilities
Huawei partnered with AI specialist YITU to develop Intelligent Campus Scalable security for enterprise complexes is the primary goal of the “Intelligent Campus” solution announced this week at Huawei Connect in Shanghai. The new product was co-developed by the Chinese technology giant and YITU, a firm that specializes in artificial intelligence algorithms and applications. Intelligent […]
Regulatory holdups not slowing down CBRS
CBRS presents private LTE opportunity for building owners, neutral hosts Conversations and news out of Mobile World Congress Americas last week in Los Angeles served as a reminder that, despite an ongoing lag at the regulatory level, the telecom ecosystem is ready to get to work on commercializing services in the 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband […]
How to build a neutral host, in-building network with CBRS
CBRS also enables private LTE opportunities In a large building or venue, a Class A commercial high rise or international airport, for example, in-building cellular connectivity is something tenants and building users expect, which means the building owner or operator has to provide it or risk devaluing their asset. In many large indoor spaces, a […]
Building owners should prepare for public safety comms moving to cellular
DAS investment can solve for in-building cellular and public safety communications for first responders Between varying municipal building codes and public safety mandates that outline the communications needs of first responders, building owners and managers have a fairly convoluted mandate. And, as public safety organizations are increasingly turn to cellular with AT&T nationwide deployment of […]
How the IoT is enabling smart buildings
Smart buildings create a win-win for owners, occupants The continued perpetuation of internet of things (IoT) implementations is bringing to life digital transformation across nearly all enterprise and industrial verticals. In the case of smart buildings, in-building connectivity, IoT sensors and cloud-based data analytics are creating new levels of efficiency and automation for facilities managers […]
Smart buildings about more than tech—the right people are key
IT/OT convergence key enabler for successful smart buildings LAS VEGAS–From the in-building wireless systems that support IoT sensors to the mobile apps that let facilities managers have real-time, granular access to operational data, technology can deliver smart buildings that create ROI and operational efficiencies. But, regardless of the tech stack in hand, commercial real estate […]