Product companies may be missing an enormous opportunity when it comes to their internet-connected products. So says a new study called Simplifying the Complexity of IoT, commissioned by Xively by LogMeIn, Inc. and conducted by Forrester Consulting.

Topics: internet of things, IoT, data

From a technological perspective, smart buildings make sense. From construction to building operations to the experience of its tenants, technology is impacting all phases of the building lifecycle. As a former architect, I have personally witnessed this transformation, as the Internet of Things has become a key design consideration in building construction projects.

Topics: internet of things, IoT, smart buildings

When it comes to governing energy consumption, safety conditions and other building processes across your company's real estate portfolio, which scenario sounds more efficient?

Topics: internet of things, building management system, IoT, facility managers

The term “smart” is being applied to everything from phones to glasses to watches to appliances. In many cases, these tools have digital or electronic components that include protocols that support Bluetooth, near field communication, Wi-Fi Internet, temperature sensors, and other motion-sensitive systems.

Topics: internet of things, sustainability, sustainable, IoT

Facility managers can achieve exceptional benefits by implementing the proper technology to help with tasks such as building maintenance. Selecting the right technology can have a big effect on occupant comfort as well as staff productivity.

Topics: Facility Management, internet of things, facilities management, security, facility managers, data

Facility managers are increasingly adapting their building maintenance strategies in response to the Internet of Things (IoT), with 60% of professionals predicting that IoT will impact their building and maintenance policies within the next year, according to a new study commissioned by Schneider Electric. 65% of respondents are also preparing to increase investment in building capital expenses in 2016, including advanced building technologies that manage and collect insights from new data sets.

Topics: internet of things, IoT, data analysis

Read part 1 here

What’s an IoT developer to do?

Tasking developers with building the communication fabric that gratifies IoT connectivity requirements for proper deployment of connected products involves considerable drawbacks and potential difficulties.

Topics: internet of things, IoT, internet

We’re currently witnessing rapidly expanding product launches and sky-high elevated expectations from the emerging deployment of the Internet of Things in both personal and commercial domains. Stakeholders — ranging from hardware manufacturers and service providers to cloud platforms — are strongly weighing in to position their offerings in expectancy of windfall rewards from fast-tracked IoT adoption.

Topics: internet of things, IoT, internet

Anyone who’s ever been involved with a new system implementation knows that it’s easier said than done. The great statements made during the planning phase often fail to become reality, as the project becomes mired in complexity and unexpected obstacles. The same outcome could happen to many companies wishing to profit on the Internet of Things (IoT), particularly as it relates to energy management. Without a proven implementation methodology and a clear, cross-functional execution plan, the incredible potential of IoT to help decrease energy usage may never be fulfilled.

Topics: Energy Efficiency, internet of things, IoT

The Building IoT has one capability that all facility managers need, and that is the ability to be everywhere at once. Sensors can be placed throughout a facility and connected with each other so that not only is the HVAC system reporting back to the facility manager, but also the lights, toilet paper dispensers and trash cans. Essentially, they are speaking to each other.

Topics: internet of things, IoT, facility managers