How “Proptech” is Bringing Lasting Changes to Multi-Family Residential
Once considered a novelty in the multi-family residential space, fully integrated property technology or proptech is rapidly turning into a necessity for large developers and property management firms. Look no further than Latch, whose array of smart products provides remote …
3 Tips for Building New Construction Smart Homes
Managing the logistics of new home construction is a challenge for any builder or developer. Between budgeting for the sky-rocketing costs of building materials and coordinating each stage of construction, it can feel like there’s little time for anything else. …
Why It’s Finally Time to Invest in Remote Working for Your Company
Recent weeks have shown how valuable it is for a business to have a robust remote working plan in place. As the novel coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) has spread and caused more disruption around the world, it’s becoming clear …
Tapping the Brakes on 5G’s Hype
If there’s a singular truth about 5G it’s this: If you polled every single IT or telco executive in the world and asked them to list the most important trends in their industry, virtually all of them would put 5G …
Edge Computing and the Third Act of the Internet
What will the next phase of the internet look like? Where are the opportunities for providers and installers? What trends and patterns do industry pros need to be aware of? These are just some of the questions that are explored …
The IoT Security Opportunity Sitting Right Under Every ISP’s Nose
The surging smart home market is opening up exciting new opportunities for internet service providers (ISPs) to deliver essential value-added services, but maybe not in the ways you’d think. For decades, ISPs have lived and died by the different tiers …
When Cable Broadband Leads to Underwhelming Wi-Fi
With the recent expansion of high-speed broadband and fiber internet into the residential space, more cable ISP customers are channeling their inner Tom Cruise and feeling the need for speed. They’re connecting more devices to their cable internet and streaming …
Why structured wiring needs to be on your radar as a builder or installer
From appliances to lights to blinds to thermostats, smart home devices are finding their way into every nook and cranny in the modern household. In many ways, these devices are making our homes more efficient and user-friendly than ever before. …
5 Myths About 5G, and Why it Won’t Replace 4G or Wired Internet
After years of anticipation (and more than a little hype) 5G is finally starting to turn into a reality. But is it truly set to revolutionize the way we connect to the internet? Is this really the beginning of the …
Remote Workers and VoIP are Changing the Smart Home Landscape
Employees working remotely is on the rise at a rapid pace, and it’s having a profound impact on what smart home builders and integrators are planning for both current and future needs in the home. Since 2005, the regular work-from-home …