The 2021 Global Smart City Index

A study has been released by EasyPark about the most intelligent and future-proof cities in the world, revealing which cities are best adopting new technological solutions to improve their sustainability and liveability. As mobility innovators, the company understands the impact…

LEDVANCE is lighting the way to a smarter life

Even before lockdown, LEDVANCE have gradually seen an increasing number of workspaces moving to automated lighting systems, with a range of technologies to choose from. Whether controlled using Bluetooth, Zigbee or an app solution, IoT lighting solutions are a welcome…

Smart Factory: What it is and the solutions you need to build one

There are already many articles on the topic of smart factory. In this article, I will try to simplify it a little bit, starting off with a brief overview of the history of industrial revolutions, introduction of what smart factory…

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…

ABB and Samsung connect building intelligence with enterprise IoT

ABB and Samsung Electronics have announced a new integration between ABB Ability Building Pro and Samsung SmartThings Pro, building on their existing partnership. The integration enables building owners and operators to access building data, insights, and controls through a more connected environment. Building owners and…