Emerging Internet of Things (IoT) Solutions for Buildings Andrew Brann MSCTE, Sales Director, Televes
The transformative effect of IoT in buildings is now visible. Buildings can leverage the power of IoT to become smart and achieve many things: n Reduce energy consumption
The technology development needs of modern buildings is pushing us as we strive to equip them with the optimum of communication infrastructures. The number of buildings being transformed into “smart buildings” is increasing by the day. Cloud technology and the Internet of Things are leading technologies in these transformations that bring enhanced safety, higher energy efficiency, and better control in building systems. Drivers for this type of building are changing user requirements, the emergence of technologies such as IoT, and the increasing need for sustainability. According to a report, (researchandmarkets. com) this growth trajectory will continue leading to a market worth of US$111.5 Billion by 2026. A smart building starts with a quality IoT network coupled with endpoints and components that collect instantaneous data and enhance the range of devices. The IoT is the interconnection of devices that have software, electronics, connectivity, and sensors in such a way that they can collect and exchange data. Emerging IoT solutions for buildings have given rise to a wide range of features including wireless communications, effortless user interfaces, and valuable data analytics.
n Optimise resources n Broaden automation n Engage in predictive maintenance n Get real-time insights n Generate new opportunities n Reduce operational costs
Evolution of Communication Infrastructures in Buildings over the Last Decades When you travel from one region to the other, you need good roads to facilitate your movement across different places. The need for good communication infrastructure in buildings is the same. Infrastructure is the channel through which data or information flows. Included in this are wireless (5G and other mobile technologies, wifi,…) and wired (coaxial cable, fibre optics,…) solutions. How has the infrastructure evolved over the decades? Until about two or three decades ago, the communications infrastructure was just a small segment of communications. Thanks
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