Smart Building news stories

Samsung
Samsung and ABB team up to advance smart buildings
Samsung Electronics has announced a partnership with ABB to expand Samsung SmartThings integration into more homes and buildings.

Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric releases new certification to help meet digital security needs
Schneider Electric has announced a new security technology certification in an effort to keep engineers further accredited as Australia makes the switch to more digitised buildings.

Motorola Solutions
Digital capabilities reshaping the future of facility management
Rhys Clare explains how building managers and stadium operators can leverage technology for every patron's benefit.

Partner Programme
ADT Security expands A/NZ presence with launch of partner program
“We are also keen to work with technology partners, including system integrators, IT and security providers," says ADT's APAC vice president.

Honeywell
Honeywell to supply building & energy management tech for Auckland's Seascape Tower
Honeywell’s systems will help to manage the building’s energy usage and to provide a comfortable living experience.

Honeywell
Honeywell and IDEMIA join forces to advance intelligent building solutions
The alliance will integrate Honeywell’s security and building management systems with IDEMIA’s biometric-based access control systems with the aim of creating frictionless, safer and more efficient buildings.

Cisco
Schneider Electric and Cisco embark on tech partnership to advance smart buildings
Together the two companies have developed, tested and validated designs that help connect building management systems to an Internet Protocol (IP) network with a secure, scalable and resilient architecture.

5G
F&S report growing opportunity in 5G indoor systems
Frost & Saullivan say that adoption in Asia-Pacific will be driven by key developments in policies, business models, and technology innovations.

Internet of Things
Smart building market boosted by climate change concerns
New sustainability regulations will create growth opportunities for the market which is projected to reach US$109.48 billion by 2026.

Internet of Things
New wireless canopy solution makes any building smart
Cognian’s Patented Syncromesh wireless canopy makes it cost-effective to retrofit existing buildings, reducing energy and emissions.

Cybersecurity
Frost & Sullivan names Radiflow leader in IT/OT security for smart buildings
Company highlighted for delivering superior cybersecurity solution for smart building operators combined with attractive MSSP partnerships.

Printers
Time to ditch your ‘dumb’ IDs and choose the right smart card printer
While the benefits of smart cards are well known, choosing the right printer can be overwhelming - here's a guide with 10 points to look out for.

Internet of Things
Smart building opportunities abound this year
A specialist executive in the smart building world explains the trends that will give the smart building market a boost in the coming year.

Smart Home
New Bosch tech can turn your home into a touchscreen
This incredible projector the size of a credit card can beam interactive virtual touchscreens onto any surface in your home to make them 'smart'.

Internet of Things
Why operational technology environments need to be secured
By understanding the cybersecurity risks in OT, decision-makers are better placed to make smart buying decisions.

Innovation
Vodafone launches its latest smart workplace of the future
"We look to reflect diversity in ages, culture and types of work so that there’s space for everyone," says Murray Dobson.

Privacy
Smart buildings spark cautionary tale for privacy concerns
"You could quite reasonably be uncomfortable knowing you’re being monitored, even if you know that it’s helping reduce the environmental footprint."

Artificial Intelligence
Exclusive: AI leading the way in the evolution of video security
This is being driven, in part, by a recent evolution in processing power, allowing analytics to keep pace with the influx of data.

Physical Security
Interview: HID Global on trusted identities in the age of smart buildings
We caught up with HID Global’s Harm Radstaak, who was in Melbourne for the ASIAL Security Exhibition & Conference last week.

Privileged Access Management / PAM
Interview: HID Global talks trusted identities, privacy & why we need to be ready for smart buildings
HID Global is a major player in the identity management space and more committed to trusted identities than ever before.

Sustainability
World’s first tropical data center on trial in Singapore
"We want to develop new technologies and standards that allow us to operate advanced data centers in the most energy efficient way in the tropics."

Cloud
Aussie tech start-up acquired by GE, sets sights on bigger markets
“Our combined strengths will help customers, big or small, achieve increased energy savings, and provide a solution for ecosystem partners to grow."

Internet of Things
Smart commercial buildings offer early reseller IoT potential
Smart commercial buildings will be a driving force in the uptake of internet of things, Gartner says, opening the doors for resellers to capitalise.

Apple
Apple's smart home devices, coming next month
Apple has revealed HomeKit devices will begin to launch as early as May or June of this year, nearly a year after revealing the project.