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Smart Homes S
mart devices, and smart lighting in particular, are a focus in this issue of EW. The smart lighting market is worth $19.65 billion globally, and is expected to more than double in size by 2029. On page 24, Ansell Lighting’s Chris Anderson, talks about the impressive benefi ts of smart lighting for homeowners in terms of convenience and customisation, and discusses how best to incorporate it into wholesale product off erings. On page 22, meanwhile, Richard Wharrad of Tamlite Lighting highlights the importance of smart lighting for improving sustainability in offi ce environments. He welcomes The British Council for Offi ces (BCO)’s new research agenda, which sets out a vision for the offi ce as a sustainable part of the built environment.
Smart devices present electrical wholesalers with an excellent opportunity to boost sales and revenue - but they are not without their limitations.
NEWS 6-8
22 INDUSTRY NEWS Market and industry update
4-5, 10-13, PRODUCT NEWS 18
REGULARS 20
25 33 34 The latest new releases INDUSTRY EVENT Light+Building 2024 review
INDUSTRY EVENT DCW 2024 preview
PRODUCT FINDER Your guide to the latest releases
BUYERS GUIDE The who´s who of the electrical industry
FEATURES 22
24 28
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MAY 2024 VOLUME 64 NUMBER 05 30 LIGHTING Sustainable offi ce lighting
HOME AUTOMATION Smart lighting convenience
WIRING ACCESSORIES
Guide to Approved Document M INTERVIEW
Richard Appleton, head of digitalisation, EDA 28 24
From 29 April, for example, new UK law means that all smart devices must meet basic cyber security requirements - more on this in the June issue. Elsewhere in the issue, I spoke to the EDA’s head of digitalisation, Richard Appleton, about the latest developments of EDATA, including its new link with Agathos Chalice ERP system. He expects EDATA will reach 300,000 SKUs this year, so watch this space! Read more on page 30.
Plus, as always, we share our usual news, views, products and installations from market-leading businesses across the sector, including a look at DCW Construction Week 2024 (25) and this year’s Light + Building (20).
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