SMART BUILDINGS buildings . When it comes to retrofitting smart technology there is no one-size-fits-all solution , every case is slightly different . “ The lack of openness and collaboration between different smart tech platforms has previously been difficult to overcome but it ’ s refreshing to see the move away from closed software platforms to much more open systems , enabling deeper integration ,” adds Williams .
He continues : “ At Siemens , we believe in the importance of maximising compatibility in this area – and making building management data easily available for sharing by working with industry-
“ WE ’ RE EXPECTING TO SEE AN ACCELERATION IN IMPLEMENTATION OF SMART BUILDING TECH IN THE YEARS AHEAD AS TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES ”
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