Internet of Things

Smart Buildings

The Building Internet of Things – How will it affect our Buildings and our Business?

October 20th, 2015
Smart Buildings

Amazon Web Services Launches Internet of Things Platform

October 16th, 2015
Smart Buildings

Honeywell Focuses on Growing Energy Management Software & Data Analytics Portfolio

This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson of Tomlinson Business Research Honeywell has been enhancing its portfolio of software tools to improve the performance and energy efficiency of facilities for several years. The various brands, channels and independent entities, which together comprise Honeywell’s Automation & Control Solutions (ACS) division, are focused on software as a […]

Lighting

Fortune’s Conference Highlights Commercial Internet of Things Energy Savings

Last week, Austin Texas played host to the Fortune Brainstorm E conference, which showcases the people, companies, ideas, and strategies that will bring about transformational change in the business world. The conference explored the disruptive technologies and the new business models that will be needed to thrive in this age of rapid change. Apple, Facebook, […]

Smart Cities

Is the Nest Weave Protocol Google’s Answer to Apple HomeKit?

Google’s smart home acquisition Nest, has opened up its communication protocol Nest Weave to developers. Meaning third-party hardware makers will now access to many of the technologies previously reserved for Nest’s own products. Under plans announced last week, any developer can apply to have access to the protocol, for free. “We’re opening up to developer […]

Smart Cities

Big Data Lays the Foundation for the Smart City of Chicago

Chicago has put in place a innovate set of strategies to become a true Smart City in the future. The city has a range of plans and initiatives that aim to strengthen Chicago’s role as a leader in IoT technology. Its growth as a “city of data” provides a glimpse into the transformational understandings we […]

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Lighting Control is a Key Enabler for Enterprise IoT but needs Open Standards

The Internet of Things (IoT) is ushering in a whole new era of connected devices; from wireless thermostats, security systems to smart phones and smart watches, monitoring and control of remote devices has reached the mainstream consumer market. However, enterprise IoT applications are more complex. Smart building control solutions, one of the core applications for […]

Smart Buildings

Smart Building IoT Disrupts the “Five Competitive Forces”

According to Michael Porter’s 1979 theory, any industry’s competition is driven by five competitive forces: Bargaining power of buyers Nature and intensity of the rivalry amongst competitors Threat of new entrants Threat of substitute products or services The bargaining power of suppliers The composition and strength of these forces collectively determine the nature of industry […]

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