“While interest in smart building technology had been primarily driven by the need to save energy and money, today, as we look to return to a trusted workplace, the data from that same converged, interconnected IT/OT network can be used to bring people back to an in-person workspace in safe, socially distant, and compliant ways,” says Jeremy Witikko, CTO and Global Director of Smart Buildings at Cisco. “Born out of necessity, as building technology has evolved, different systems handling different aspects of your building have likely been added without much interconnection.” Our building technology has always evolved to meet the needs of the tenants and occupants. Traditionally, this has been a mixture of cost-saving, comfort, and productivity, but after the events of the last year, the needs of these stakeholders have changed significantly. In addition to the traditional needs, tenants now require a virus-safe building to encourage workers to return, and the worker occupants need […]