The global smart building market is estimated to reach $201.2 billion by 2031, according to a new report published by Allied Market Research (AMR).

You may already be familiar with the term “PropTech,” short for property technology. Wikipedia defines it as “The application of information technology and platform economics to real estate markets.”

You know the saying, “If these walls could talk?” It’s a turn of phrase that is used to describe the many interesting things that have happened in a room or building, despite the occupant not knowing all the details.

When it comes to big data, physical security is a little late to the game. 

As mask mandates lift and workers return to their daily commutes to the office, it might be time to refresh and revamp your cybersecurity and physical security systems.

Every day, CISOs, CSOs, and their teams are challenged to discover hazards, assess risk, and respond appropriately.

Some may think that cybersecurity and physical security are two different worlds. However, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. The smartest of buildings are those that keep cybersecurity and physical security in mind. 

Smart buildings have been around for years, but often focus on the building controls side, such as HVAC and energy efficiency.

Smart buildings have been around for years, but often focus on the building controls side, such as HVAC and energy efficiency.

The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS), a center for security research and professional development, has opened at the University of Maryland. ARLIS represents a collaboration between the university and the U.S. Department of Defense.