SECURITY
FROM DATA TO ACTION: THE KEY TO SMART REAL ESTATE
Axis Communications’ Kieran Byrne, Architect & Engineering Manager, explains how smart IoT devices and analytics will help FMs with real estate maintenance and management.
The tech revolution has hit real estate. The rise of IoT devices offers the facilities management industry insights that will play a key role in transforming commercial properties into more efficient and secure environments. The key, though, is that the data smart sensors generate must be transformed into actionable intelligence to affect real change.
And that data is already there for the taking. The systems already securing commercial real estate have advanced to the point that they are ready to take on more than a security surveillance role. They are now intelligent sensors within a smart ecosystem, gathering vast amounts of data every second. Through open standards, this data can be integrated with other systems, providing long-term flexibility and adaptability.
Making more of data with video analytics Analysis and interpretation of video, audio, thermal, or building access data offers facilities managers the knowledge to make decisions which optimise building performance and improve security. For example, analysis of camera data could be used to optimise maintenance such as heating, lighting, and air conditioning based on real-time occupancy levels, with edge analytics enabling real-time decisions that make buildings smarter and more adaptable.
Key real estate camera analytics functions can be categorised into four key areas. Video can be used to enhance the security function; it can simultaneously perform a safety role; the knowledge and wisdom of such data can improve operational efficiency; and, finally, all the data can be combined to generate business intelligence.
That is not to say that the possibilities of data analysis are limited to those areas. Sustainability, for example, is a critical priority in commercial real estate. Clever use of IoT technology can drive smarter energy management through real-time monitoring of energy usage, temperature, and air quality. Compliance with legislation is increasingly important in this context, particularly considering the impact of the EU’s Energy Efficiency Directive (EED).
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Network audio: A new era of communication By creating a more engaging auditory environment and ensuring clear, consistent messaging, network audio systems can play a pivotal role in fostering a responsive and connected workplace. Using connected systems, network audio becomes a core part of smart building systems, reacting to knowledge gleaned from other sensors to automatically issue alerts when required.
Facilities managers also benefit from improved occupancy monitoring that can narrow the location of audio alerts to those areas which specifically require them, or alert security operatives with the specifics of incidents detected by other elements of a networked system.
Smart buildings need smart cybersecurity Just as security hardware is a non-negotiable feature of commercial real estate, cybersecurity is also vital. The risks of neglecting this are enormous. If a building’s sensor network is compromised, it could jeopardise the safety of the entire system, exposing sensitive data, operational controls, and even the personal security of occupants. Introducing a new device therefore isn’t just about its smart capabilities. It is vital to evaluate the cybersecurity features and supply chain attached to any device going into long-term service, to ensure secure, responsible implementation.
The future of commercial real estate is being shaped by the power of technology and also by the potential of logical, joined up thinking in the way that technology is used. Data alone is not enough; it must be analysed and acted upon to drive real change. By making the most of the connected IoT hardware ecosystem, FMs will help usher in a new era of commercial real estate management – one which knows more, and can do more, than ever before to help shape a smarter, safer world.
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