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How will Biometric Access Control Impact the Future of Security?
Biometric Access Control has increasingly become a focal point in discussions about secure and efficient identification and authentication. The growing interest has been driven by digital credential trends and the pandemic, as well as ongoing demands for greater security and convenience. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms are raising the accuracy and […]
Will AI Spark a Renaissance in Video Surveillance Growth?
The market for artificial intelligence (AI) enabled video surveillance cameras has seen rapid growth in recent years as the technology becomes more mature and commercially viable. According to estimates from our latest research, the adoption of AI cameras capable of running deep learning on-device will increase from 18% in 2022 to 52% by 2028. This […]
2 European Startups Targeting Self-Learning Thermostats for Light Commercial Buildings
This Research Note examines 2 European startups targeting smarter self-learning thermostat hardware and software solutions for light commercial and public buildings: vilisto based in Hamburg, Germany and viboo based in Zurich, Switzerland. Vilisto Thermostats Vilisto GmbH, founded in 2016, is the manufacturer of self-learning radiator thermostats for office buildings. The company’s offering focuses on a […]
Going Up! Tracking the Rise of the Smart Elevator Market
Tall buildings are only possible with elevator technology and as our built environment continues to get taller and smarter, the elevator industry is beginning to find new roles to support occupants and facilities managers. In a market that hardly changed for decades, a new wave of startups has redefined what a smart elevator is, forcing […]
Edge-to-Cloud Platforms for Smart Buildings Gain Investment
In this Research Note, we examine recent investments by building automation players and IT vendors in startups developing edge-to-cloud platforms, which are regarded as critical technology for smart autonomous buildings. In January 2022, Johnson Controls completed the acquisition of FogHorn, a developer of edge-to-cloud AI software for industrial and commercial Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. […]
The Renewable Energy Management Startup Landscape
If our buildings were 100% powered by renewable energy then there would be no reason for energy efficiency, BUT achieving 100% renewable energy-powered buildings will be easier if those buildings are energy efficient. These are the two sides of the sustainability discussion around building operations but, more often than not, energy efficiency takes center stage […]
Water Management Maintains a Steady Flow of Funding
While energy management gets the majority of attention in the building operations space, water is also a fundamental resource for facilities that require advanced management for efficiency and sustainability measures. However, the wide availability and low cost of water has held back the development of water management in buildings, both from a facility management and […]
Funding Takes Off for AI Drone Building Inspection!
Of the one million or so buildings in New York City, 314 have over 40 stories and are considered skyscrapers but more than 14,500 are over the six-story threshold to require a physical inspection of their facade every five years. With the growth of tall buildings around the world, especially in Asian and Middle Eastern […]
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