Apr 13, 2021 | Trends, Technology
The start of Spring brings about a resurgence of the desire to be outdoors. After the lockdowns over the past year, that desire seems stronger than ever. With a major portion of the workforce spending part or all of their workday inside an office building or other...
Mar 23, 2021 | Trends, Technology
A digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical object. The idea is simple, but the underlying technology required to create a useful simulation relies on rapidly improving technological capabilities like IoT, Cloud, Big Data and other emerging computing...
Mar 10, 2021 | Trends, Technology
Two-step authentication methods are becoming more prevalent day by day. We see it in everything from our smartphones to our email accounts. As technology becomes more sophisticated, so do the criminals who try to hack it so heightened security measures are required....
Oct 1, 2020 | Trends, Technology
Commercial building managers rely on their Energy and Facility Management Software (EFMS) to keep ahead of facility needs. Without the support of the data gathered by automated building systems, building managers would be at a disadvantage when making strategic...
Jun 30, 2020 | Trends, Sustainability, Technology
Climate change and diminishing fossil fuel supplies are fostering an overall trend toward green products and services. The efforts around sustainability and energy efficiency are naturally incorporating smart products into solutions to achieve better results. Internet...
Apr 24, 2020 | Trends, Technology
Energy management consultants, often known as brokers, play a valuable role in the energy procurement market. However, energy management consultants have also been at the forefront of championing progressive energy solutions such as energy efficiency and clean energy....