What are the top tech trends within the smart building industry?

Smart lighting and building software expert, amBX, has released new research on the top tech trends within the smart buildings industry.  The insights, gathered through qualitative engagement with a number of smart buildings key stakeholders, offer a well-rounded understanding of…

Private cellular networks for the smart factory

Digitalisation as a buzzword may not be new anymore, but in reality, digitalisation as a real phenomenon is starting to pick up pace. It forces businesses to develop continuously to remain relevant in the market. Anja Schaal, Team Leader Product…

Smart and sustainable lighting systems build resilience

Smart, safe, efficient. This is often the mantra for many businesses when it comes to assessing or upgrading their physical spaces, and retailers are by no means an exception. From illuminating shop floors to well-lit safe warehouses and distribution centres,…

KNX builds bridge between smart building and e-mobility

For the European Commission, electromobility is a crucial pillar on the way to an emission-free economy in 2050. It can make road traffic and transport cleaner and cheaper. But it can only make an effective contribution to climate protection if…

Smart building budget shortfalls put sustainability at risk

Building decision-makers list budget constraints and buy-in from senior leadership as the two biggest barriers to their adoption of smart technologies, according to a new research report from Johnson Controls. The report, ‘Thinking Smart: How the foundations of the UK will…

Proptech startup ushers in smart building era with cash boost

The fast-growing PropTech company, WeMaintain, based in Paris and London, has raised €30m in Series B funding. The raise follows WeMaintain’s acquisition of fire alarm solutions company Shokly, and allows WeMaintain to accelerate its international expansion and extend its proprietary…

IoT in 2026: the technologies driving the next wave of IoT growth

The Internet of Things stands at a pivotal inflection point. As we approach 2026, the convergence of Edge AI, advanced connectivity standards, and evolving regulatory frameworks is reshaping the IoT ecosystem in fundamental ways. Professor Muthu Ramachandran, Cybersecurity, AI, and…

LoRa Alliance hits 125 million LoRaWAN devices as global deployments accelerate

The LoRa Alliance has reported that more than 125 million LoRaWAN devices have now been deployed worldwide, marking what the industry body described as a significant moment for one of the most widely adopted low-power wide-area network technologies. The California-based…

Connecting the Last Mile: How FTTH is Powering Europe’s Intelligent Future

Northern Europe leads global connectivity with 98% internet penetration, yet rural gaps persist, writes Vincent Garnier, Director General of the FTTH Council Europe. Expanding fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) is essential for inclusion and competitiveness. Northern Europe today stands among the most connected…

NeoCortec expands technical resources for Its wireless mesh protocol

NeoCortec, a Danish manufacturer of ultra-low-power wireless networking technology, has unveiled a revamped website that offers detailed technical information on its NeoMesh protocol stack and its new LoRa-based modulation technology. The company, which develops bi-directional wireless mesh networks for smart…