Schneider Electric said it has been chosen to implement a full building management system at Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai. The solution, EcoStruxure Building Operation 3.0, will provide the hotel with a combined building management system and guest room management system that will control and monitor critical building sub-systems. The firm said that the solution […]
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Three ways to prevent smart buildings from being hacked (Reader Forum)
Smart buildings — those that deliver outstanding outcomes for all users, through digital technology, to exceed their evolving expectations — have the power to transform the way we live, work and communicate. With the right technology at their fingertips, landlords can equip their offices for the modern workforce that has grown accustomed to a highly […]
Attack surface area, data privacy challenges in PropTech
Every year, the number of IoT devices expands drastically, a trend that has no real end in sight. For the PropTech industry, there is a great deal of concern around how to plan projects that can accommodate and secure all of the elements of the IT/OT environment that are becoming increasingly necessary. At a panel […]
Intelligent access control a ‘must have’ for connected buildings
Smart access control is a connected element of a building that can be felt by tenants and employees NEW YORK CITY-The global smart building market is expected to reach the value of over $160 billion by 2026, according to Acumen Research and Consulting. Further, because interest in energy-efficient solutions is rising, commercial buildings are expected to experience […]
The pros and cons of automating physical building security
The role that IoT can play in the physical building security can have massive implications on a comprehensive intelligent building solution. At its most basic level, physical security can be enhanced in a number of ways by leveraging IoT sensors and/or cloud connectivity. Briefly summarized, here are the top use cases: Connecting video surveillance. Cameras […]