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Figure 2: Signify’s Interact Office helps offices become future-proof through connected lighting
smart lighting in the workplace would have a
positive impact on their employees’ well-being.
Some of the perceived benefits of smart lighting
in workplaces include reduced eye strain, better
ambiance, less fatigue, as well as improved
employee mood and focus.
With the advancements made to LED lighting,
developers and business owners are now able to
create smarter and more comfortable working
environments, which in turn helps to facilitate
employee retention. Studies have also shown
that the lighting of one’s office environment can
play an important role for people’s health and
well-being as it is closely linked to moods and
motivations. This is why many companies are
paying closer attention to not only the design of
their workspaces but also the lighting systems
that are being fitted into them.
As trends continue to move towards more
agile and flexible work environments, the need
for smart or connected lighting systems is even
more evident. This is due to the fact that offices
no longer need to have the lights switched on in all
sections and rooms for the entire day. Connected
lighting systems also provide both employers
and employees greater control over their work
environment with features such as dynamic
control of lighting via a mobile app, tracking of an
employee’s location in the building, and real-time
usage data of rooms and spaces.
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Industry4WRD: Advancing Smart Lighting
in Malaysia
Smart and connected lighting also aligns with
Malaysia’s Industry4WRD: The National Policy on
Industry 4.0. Launched on October 31, 2018 by
YAB Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the
Industry4WRD policy was developed by the Ministry
of International Trade and Industry (MITI) with the
assistance of several key Ministries. The main
objective of the Industry4WRD policy is to enable
the manufacturing sector and its related services to
answer the call for digital transformation.
Another key aspect of Industry4WRD policy
is sustainability, which aims to be in line with the
United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Sustainable industrial development, consumption,
and production patterns help to create a better
quality of life for all by reducing environmental and
social costs.
With its range of Interact IoT solutions, Signify
is ready to assist Malaysian business owners
eager to adopt Industry 4.0 initiatives and systems
driven by connected technologies. By shifting
to higher value-added processes, digitisation,
and smart connected technology, Malaysia’s
manufacturing sector is anticipated to enjoy higher
production efficiency, stronger digital talent pools
and greater cost savings through the Interact IoT
platform and services.