“IoT deployments in smart commercial buildings continue to gain momentum, driven by regulatory compliance, energy efficiency mandates, and the push for enhanced operational performance,” explains our latest smart building research. “Organizations are investing in IoT hardware to optimize building functions, improve tenant experiences, and lower long-term costs. However, implementation costs remain a critical consideration.” IoT deployments require an initial investment, which is often balanced against operational expenses related to maintenance, data transmission, and system integration to drive customer decision-making. Scaling IoT deployments then presents additional cost challenges, particularly in retrofitting legacy buildings where interoperability issues can arise. This interplay between Capital Expenditure (CapEx) and Operational Expenditure (OpEx) has underlined the development of the smart building sector for decades and continues to play a significant role in the customer decision-making processes that shape market growth. IoT Deployments: CapEx Vs OpEx CapEx includes upfront costs for sensors, gateways, controllers, and networking hardware, as well as installation and […]