Technology

What’s Smarter about the 2020 SMART Home

What’s Smarter about the 2020 SMART Home

Versa PoE Devices Case Study | Smart Power Shades As homeowners and building managers move further into the Internet of Things (IoT), they are experiencing an unprecedented cadence in new PoE device connection. The role of Power over Ethernet (PoE) for device integration is expanding in everyday work and home life, making it easier to […]

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The Historic Sinclair Hotel Fort Worth Digitally Transforms with PoE Solutions

The Historic Sinclair Hotel Fort Worth Digitally Transforms with PoE Solutions

Every day, industries are embracing digital technology to provide customer engagement and convenience, and the hospitality industry is no exception. Travel, hospitality and leisure (THL) companies use data analytics programs to gather data on preferences and behaviors to target promotions to the right customers at the right price. And it’s working. “Technology is woven into […]

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Automated Retail: Frictionless Checkout is the Future of Shopping

Automated Retail: Frictionless Checkout is the Future of Shopping

Automated retail, and especially, frictionless checkout, is the future of retail shopping. No one wants long checkout lines and retailers are looking for ways to cut costs and compete with Amazon. Without closing process gaps that inhibit customer journeys, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for brick and mortar stores to compete with their eCommerce counterparts effectively. […]

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PoE and Digital Transformation in the Workplace: Outlook for 2020

PoE and Digital Transformation in the Workplace: Outlook for 2020

In TechTarget’s IT Priorities Survey (2019), about 70% of respondents (IT experts) said they are adopting digital transformation. Nearly 50% of them said they were already undertaking formal projects toward digitization. Also, the respondents answered questions about their intended budgetary allocations to achieve technological transformation. According to the survey, digitization budgets, objectives, and strategies differ […]

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Emerging Workplace Trends Shaping the Future of Modern Architecture

Emerging Workplace Trends Shaping the Future of Modern Architecture

Office design has never been more fundamental to the success of a business. The constant change that new technologies bring to the workplace has opened unparalleled opportunities for design innovation and experimentation. This current trend toward office optimization is forecast to increase in 2019 and beyond. The needs and expectations for a work environment are […]

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What if Proposed Texas Legislation Became the National Norm for Cabling?

What if Proposed Texas Legislation Became the National Norm for Cabling?

As of the spring of 2019, there were 2 virtually identical bills making their way through the Texas legislature: Senate Bill (SB) 1004 and House of Representative Bill (HB) 1141. https://legiscan.com/TX/text/SB1004/2019 https://legiscan.com/TX/text/HB1141/2019 Backed by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IEBW), the goal of these bills was to classify any cabling circuit that supplies more […]

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The Intelligent Building Market

The Intelligent Building Market

The intelligent building market, also known as the smart building market, is a field that is rapidly growing and developing as innovations in data and power transfer push the boundaries of what is possible. Smart buildings are integrated with technology and energy systems, and their possibilities are endless. With the right equipment, security, lighting, energy […]

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Limitations of PoE Technologies in Office Buildings

Limitations of PoE Technology in Office Buildings

As technology for consumers and businesses alike advances, the concept of smart buildings is becoming less science fiction and more science fact. Nowadays, consumers can already purchase products like smart thermostats, voice-activated lights, and home assistants such as Alexa and Google Home. Businesses can also benefit from these new innovations. Smart lights and temperature sensors […]

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