Australian firm Willow has launched a new offering that allows owners of existing buildings to leverage their smart building investments by integrating the data and functionality of these disparate systems into the WillowTwin solution. The company said that the process of modernizing existing buildings faces some challenges, as smart building technology is often implemented across […]
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How do smart buildings fit into smart cities?
How do more intelligent buildings fit into the big picture of smarter cities? Steve Teubner, smart buildings solution leader at EY, discussed the role of smart buildings in the broader city ecosystem at the recent Smart Cities Week D.C. conference. “One of the things we’re looking at with buildings within the city ecosystem is, what […]
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 […]
AR/VR will be the go-to engagement tool in intelligent buildings
Experiential consumerism is the term that describes the immersive experience that retailers are going to have to provide in the future to attract and woo customers. For some, older consumers, this can be described as the ability to try on a shirt in a store as opposed to trusting that it will fit when buying […]
In-Building Technology launch event: Deep fiber for smart building ROI
In Building Tech takes a deep dive into the critical role deep fiber connectivity is poised to play in increasing ROI for building owners of multi-tenant office buildings. Industry experts cover insights and trends that are demanding the necessity for deep fiber connectivity. Moderator Ron Scott, senior vice president of Strategy and Real […]
Is open-source BAS the key to driving building automation?
An age old hurdle to technology adoption in an industrial setting is often a matter of size I began my career working for a consulting firm that served small, independent telcos in rural areas. One of the constant refrains I heard was that the solutions designed by the large equipment suppliers were great for the […]