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The cloud is an invaluable cog in our new, intelligent built environments. Without the cloud, digitization strategies would be slowed significantly, the power of big data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) would be considerably lower, and the number of organizations and individuals with access to such technologies would be a small fraction of what we […]

Here are the Audio Stream & Slides from our second Free Webinar of the 2019 Smart Buildings Series. The Current Status of Cyber Security in the BAS Industry The New Deal for Buildings held a Cybersecurity Summit during AHR 2019 in Atlanta. The Summit brought together industry leaders to review the current status of cyber […]

Investment is the bedrock of startups and ambitious corporations alike. Investment is not evenly spread, however, and the firms that receive a larger share of the investment pie do so because they have sold a good idea and their ability to develop that idea. Because of greater investment, those firms are also more likely to […]

Digitization of the building industry is not so different from other industries. The same waves of disruption seen in the evolution of operating models in retail, hospitality, taxi services, the music industry, and many more, are now lapping on the shoes of the smart building. Former CEO of AOL, Steve Case, has broken these waves […]

Please Join us on Tuesday 5th February 1700 CET | 1100 EST | 0800 PST for our 2nd FREE Webinar in the 2019 Smart Buildings Series, Sponsored by Haystack Connect. The Current Status of Cyber Security in the BAS Industry. The New Deal for Buildings held a Cybersecurity Summit during AHR 2019 in Atlanta. The […]

This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson, Independent Senior Research Associate at Memoori. The last 12 months have seen a heightened level of M&A and Investment activity in the Facilities Management Software sector as vendors and service providers jostle for position in an increasingly competitive environment. This category is focused on software solutions that manage […]

The smart building industry is fast becoming a world of unicorns and fairy tales as record levels of funding pour into the industry. A maturing consumer market and significant M&A activity are fueling confidence in the investment community. Given this backing, a multitude of startups are pursuing ambitious strategies to emulate the growing number of […]

Haystacks can be round or rectangular depending on local traditions or modern tools but always designed to store and protect hay (grass) from the elements in harsh farmland environments. The grass is collected, sorted and structured to ensure it is accessible when required. Haystack’s regular shapes contrast with the natural landscape – like beacons of […]