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Are vertical villages the future?
Smart Cities

Are vertical villages the future?

With 2.5 billion more people heading for cities, planners are eyeing stacked mixed-use towers as a way to save space and build community.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2019
Five trends in facilities management you should know about
Robotics

Five trends in facilities management you should know about

Sensors, drones and automation are reshaping building upkeep, with smarter systems promising lower costs and better occupant comfort.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
Is the Internet of Things overhyped?
Smart Cities

Is the Internet of Things overhyped?

The real gains will come from analytics and workflow software, not from simply adding more connected sensors to buildings.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
Global leaders collaborate to advance smart-healthy management systems
Data Analytics

Global leaders collaborate to advance smart-healthy management systems

Commercial buildings could soon gain healthier air, light and sound systems as EDGE Technologies and Delos test a shared platform.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 21st Oct 2018
Vodafone launches its latest smart workplace of the future
Digital Signage

Vodafone launches its latest smart workplace of the future

Vodafone opens its InnoV8 headquarters in Auckland, creating a smart building with IoT sensors and flexible working spaces.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Sep 2018
Smart buildings spark cautionary tale for privacy concerns
Data Privacy

Smart buildings spark cautionary tale for privacy concerns

The rise of smart buildings opens a Pandora's box of privacy and ethical concerns, futurist Roger Dennis warns, as data collection in facilities grows.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018

Global Stories

Smart Building stories

Schneider Electric and Cisco embark on tech partnership to advance smart buildings
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric and Cisco embark on tech partnership to advance smart buildings

Schneider Electric partners with Cisco to boost smart buildings, aiming to simplify management, enhance security, and improve scalability using IoT technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2020
F&S report growing opportunity in 5G indoor systems
Unified Communications

F&S report growing opportunity in 5G indoor systems

Frost & Saullivan say that adoption in Asia-Pacific will be driven by key developments in policies, business models, and technology innovations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
Smart building market boosted by climate change concerns
Internet of Things

Smart building market boosted by climate change concerns

New sustainability regulations will create growth opportunities for the market which is projected to reach US$109.48 billion by 2026.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2020
New wireless canopy solution makes any building smart
Internet of Things

New wireless canopy solution makes any building smart

Cognian's Patented Syncromesh wireless canopy makes it cost-effective to retrofit existing buildings, reducing energy and emissions.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Frost & Sullivan names Radiflow leader in IT/OT security for smart buildings
IoT Security

Frost & Sullivan names Radiflow leader in IT/OT security for smart buildings

Company highlighted for delivering superior cybersecurity solution for smart building operators combined with attractive MSSP partnerships.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2019
Time to ditch your 'dumb' IDs and choose the right smart card printer
Health Technologies

Time to ditch your 'dumb' IDs and choose the right smart card printer

While the benefits of smart cards are well known, choosing the right printer can be overwhelming - here's a guide with 10 points to look out for.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
Smart building opportunities abound this year
Internet of Things

Smart building opportunities abound this year

A specialist executive in the smart building world explains the trends that will give the smart building market a boost in the coming year.

By Karl Mahoney • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
New Bosch tech can turn your home into a touchscreen
Internet of Things

New Bosch tech can turn your home into a touchscreen

This incredible projector the size of a credit card can beam interactive virtual touchscreens onto any surface in your home to make them 'smart'.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
Why operational technology environments need to be secured
Internet of Things

Why operational technology environments need to be secured

By understanding the cybersecurity risks in OT, decision-makers are better placed to make smart buying decisions.

By Mirel Sehic • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2018
Exclusive: AI leading the way in the evolution of video security
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: AI leading the way in the evolution of video security

This is being driven, in part, by a recent evolution in processing power, allowing analytics to keep pace with the influx of data.

By Jordan Cullis • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
Interview: HID Global on trusted identities in the age of smart buildings
Physical Security

Interview: HID Global on trusted identities in the age of smart buildings

We caught up with HID Global's Harm Radstaak, who was in Melbourne for the ASIAL Security Exhibition & Conference last week.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2018
Interview: HID Global talks trusted identities, privacy & why we need to be ready for smart buildings
Privileged Access Management

Interview: HID Global talks trusted identities, privacy & why we need to be ready for smart buildings

HID Global is a major player in the identity management space and more committed to trusted identities than ever before.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017