Futuresource Consulting Forecasts Smart Home Market to be Worth US$6 Billion By End 2017
Smart home devices are shaking off their novelty image and moving mainstream to become one of the fastest growing consumer electronics categories of 2017. That’s according to a new smart home report from Futuresource Consulting, which reveals that the devices will achieve a retail value of $6bn worldwide this year, with revenues expected to triple […]
Trade Talk: Seasonal Maintenance
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. Here we are again. The lull in London traffic is over until Christmas, the intensity of the sun is on the wane, evenings are drawing in, and the long grey approaches. But before it sets in, we have crisp autumnal days; the seasons are changing once more. It is […]
Events: KNX UK Technology Forum
By Yasmin Hashmi, KNXtoday KNX UK hosted a Technology Forum for KNX Members, KNX Test Labs and manufacturer companies interested in the latest KNX technology and developments. The event took place on 14 September 2017 in Tower Bridge, over the River Thames, London, and provided participants with the opportunity to find out some fascinating facts […]
Country Profile: KNX in Sweden
By Hans Walltin and Rikard Nilsson, KNX Sweden. The market for KNX in home and building control in Sweden is growing. Historically, proprietary systems were commonly used to provide control of HVAC, lighting and blinds etc, and whilst customers accepted these types of solution, they did not always appreciate being locked into one or, at […]
Grand View Research Expects Smart Home Automation Market to be Worth US$130 Billion by 2025
The global smart home automation market is expected to reach USD 130.0 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growing demand for the convenience of remote and real-time operation of smart home automation system has increased the growth and penetration of the smart home automation. Increasing urban and […]
MarketsandMarkets Forecasts Smart Building Market to be Worth US$31.74 Billion by 2022
The report “Smart Building Market by Type (Building Automation Software, Services), Building Type (Intelligent Security System, Building Energy Management System, Infrastructure Management, and Network Management System), and Region – Global Forecast to 2022”, finds the smart building market is expected to grow from an estimated USD 7.42 Billion in 2017 to USD 31.74 Billion by […]
Interview: Graham Oliver, Jung
Graham Oliver has been involved with security for most of his career. He formed a systems integration company called Smart3 Intelligent Homes Ltd, not because AV was his passion, but because he saw a need for having high-quality security as an integral part of home automation. The company was a dealer for proprietary systems such […]
Country Profile: KNX in Argentina
By Agustin Abdala. Argentina is considered an emerging market by the FTSE Global Equity Index and is one of the G-20 major economies. The country’s economic performance has historically been very uneven, in which high economic growth alternated with severe recessions. In the early 20th century, Argentina was one of the world’s richest countries, with […]
Mind Commerce IoT in Smart Buildings Market Outlook Forecasts Building Automation & Controls Market to be Worth US$50 Billion by 2018
The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to have a profound impact on building automation and controls. Smart Buildings rely on many technologies such as broadband wireless, cloud computing, and data management. IoT is arguably at the center of efficiency improvements and creating a safer and more pleasant work environment while raising workforce productivity. Smart Buildings […]
Persistence Market Research Expects Security and Surveillance to Drive Growth in Building Automation Systems
In reference to a new report published by Persistence Market Research, the global building automation systems market will showcase significant growth. Growing need for robust security solutions has revved up demand for automation systems in buildings globally. Moreover, introduction of various developed technologies has contributed towards growth of the global market for building automation systems. […]