Network Communications News (NCN) August 2017 | Page 32

INTELLIGENT BUILDINGS
A smart approach to
business communications
The world is getting smarter at every angle, from IoT devices in the home,
artificial intelligence in businesses, and now even buildings are becoming
smarter, says Brady O. Bruce, chief marketing officer at InFocus.
T
echnologists are
bringing automation
technology into
commercial buildings to
reduce energy usage,
track occupancy, and smooth
operations. These systems involve
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thousands of devices and can
take years to be implemented into
a building, but one element of
this system can be implemented
easily for better business
communication and collaboration.
Many businesses are focusing on
improving their video conferencing
systems, as the industry has
advanced to provide a smarter
solution that is simpler to onboard.
One reason why building
owners are investing in intelligent
building systems is to attract