Whether you’re developing a smart-home appliance or a system to control control a commercial building, you need a solid understanding of the associated standards, security aspects and data models. Explore our resources for home and building technology trends and technical expertise.

AI takes on growing role in HVAC system efficiencies

July 24, 2023

In most countries, buildings account for about 40% of the total energy consumed. HVAC and lighting consume around half that amount. Fortunately, AI is already delivering improved energy efficiency in these systems.

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Asset tracking: Optimising your capital assets and enabling real-time supply chain visibility

By Mike Hartmann - October 11, 2022

Asset tracking must be one of the best internet of things (IoT) applications created this decade.

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New technologies could make building management, HVAC systems even smarter

By Philip Ling - May 12, 2022

The IoT has connected buildings in new and enabling ways. The next stage, already started, is to use AI to make buildings even smarter. AI relies on data, and data comes from sensors essential to these systems.