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Digital signage part of 'Building Internet of Things'

September 8, 2016

Due to emerging technologies and the need for greater operational efficiency in commercial facilities, smart building research firm Memoori has projected the IoT market for commercial buildings to grow 25 percent annually to more than $85 billion in 2020, according to a press release from CytexOne. Buildings, from large skyscrapers to residential multi-dwelling units, present an opportunity for the emerging collection of technologies and automation known as the "Building Internet of Things," the release said.

To meet this demand, CytexOne says its commercial building offering is available nationwide and provides services, product integration and customized applications, including:

• increased energy efficiency through holistic control of all building systems;
• monitoring of assets that may be sensitive to the environment;
• automation of key building maintenance activities to reduce costs of staff; and
• tech retrofit options leveraging systems already in place while upgrading to BIoT.

"The BIoT has evolved rapidly from being an interesting concept to a 'must-have' business resource in commercial buildings," said Dan Levine, CEO of CytexOne. "Carefully planned integration is the key, enabling automation, data gathering and environmental monitoring that positively impacts key operational aspects of commercial buildings. The benefits are substantial and the time is now to future proof buildings."

Specific building systems addressed include:

• heating and cooling;
• security and surveillance;
• monitoring of utilities;
• digital signage in lobbies; and
• water/plumbing and sprinkler systems.