The rapid evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the way we live and work. It offers businesses opportunities to become more efficient, productive, and environmentally responsible. Buildings play a significant role in global CO2 emissions. IoT technology is the key to reducing their carbon footprint. One of the most promising features of […]
Imagine yourself in the following scenario: You’re walking through the empty office building of your company in the evening, everybody has already gone home. However, most of the offices are still lit and you can hear the air con running while in some rooms the heating is turned on. You can even see most of […]
Building sustainability has become a major priority for leading companies across the globe, and smart building technologies are playing a key role in delivering timely carbon-neutral and sustainability strategies. Buildings are responsible for about 40% of global CO2 emissions, and with the urgent need to meet United Nations climate goals, it’s necessary to make them […]
The way we work is changing, and it looks like we’re on the brink of a major transformation. This development is undoubtedly another aspect of the social change that accompanies digitization. More and more people prefer flexible working models. Especially the digitization of office space is playing a major role in facilitating this change, making […]
Smart lighting systems have the potential to close the gap between lighting control and building data analytics. Data captured by lighting systems – such as space occupancy – that was previously used only to control the lighting itself, can now be made available for additional services. The agility of wireless smart lighting systems removes previous […]
The unchecked CO2 emissions combined with the current energy crisis make the massive need for action clear: We have to conserve energy! Buildings play a central role in this respect, as they account for 40% of the global consumption of primary energy sources, primarily gas and coal. 99% of buildings are existing structures, and it […]
A typical day in office we all know might look like this: It‘s the end of the quarter in a busy sales office, that means it‘s time for cramming in those last deals and finishing off those projects. What this usually means is that a lot of people are about to sit in a room […]
Have you ever driven through a town or city in the evening and wondered why there‘s still light turned on in all these office buildings? I bet you have! And it is a good question indeed. I mean you wouldn‘t have lights burning in your own home the entire evening or even night when you […]
In recent months and years, there have been so many things that most of us would never have thought possible: the never-ending COVID-19 pandemic, faltering supply chains, high inflation, and the war in Ukraine. Many previous political beliefs and economic concepts are being reconsidered in light of these events and are currently under scrutiny. More […]
Wired or wireless technology: Which is better for connected buildings? Intelligent work environments with demand-driven regulation of temperature, air quality, and lighting can have a positive effect on the comfort and well-being of employees, thus increasing their motivation and productivity. The things that large companies do in their smart spaces are becoming increasingly easier to […]
A few weeks ago, I moderated our IoT workshop at the T-Systems Innovation Centre. As a keynote, the consulting company Eurocres gave us insights into the topic of “New Work” and showed analyses stating that we will need 30 to 50 % less office buildings in the future. There are several reasons for this: One major driver certainly is the current […]
At this year´s IoT Solutions World Congress (Barcelona, October 29-31, 2019), the IoT pioneers T-Systems and EnOcean will be demonstrating real-life solutions for digitalized office spaces and smart homes. Visitors to the event can experience at the booth 411 (Gran Via, Hall 2, Level 0, Street D, Stand 411) how close partnerships across industries and […]