Author: Connected World
Gartner says 74% of technology purchases are funded, at least partially, by business units outside of IT.
ABI Research says global cold chain track and monitor telematics revenue to exceed $700 billion by 2027.
Parks Associates says 88% of multi-dwelling unit renters in the U.S. report having access to Wi-Fi through their property, either in-unit or in a common area.
Juniper Research says users of digital identity documents will exceed 6.5 billion in 2026.
IDC says spending on AI systems in Asia/Pacific will rise from $17.6 billion in 2022 to $32 billion in 2025.
Gartner says two-thirds of customers contact customer service after receiving proactive outreach from a brand.
ABI Research says asset visibility market opportunity in the pharmaceutical industry is worth $2.7 billion by 2026.
Sustainability is a big business. According to MarketsandMarkets, the global market for sustainability and green technology will reach $36.6 billion by 2025. The market is blossoming because companies in nearly every industry are realizing they can no longer afford to not make sustainability a part of their business plan, and they can no longer afford to make empty promises. Rather, companies must talk the talk and walk the walk. How? By setting goals and benchmarks, making their goals and benchmarks public, measuring progress, being transparent about that progress, and, in general, holding themselves accountable as critical contributors to the problem…
What are some ways we can improve energy efficiency in our homes? Ansul Rajgharia, director, connected products and surge, Schneider Electric, and Bradford Willis, director, strategic customers and programs, Schneider Electric, sit down with Connected World Editorial Director Peggy Smedley to talk about technologies for the home and the benefits of such systems. What are some ways homeowners can improve energy efficiency? Residential energy usage has experienced quite the spike in the last two-plus years, with people spending more time at home than ever. As a result, costs are increasing, and homeowners are looking for effective ways to save money.…
How can motorized shades help reduce energy costs in the home? Jason Turner, cofounder and vice president of PowerShades shares the value behind motorized shades with Constructech and Connected World Editorial Director Peggy Smedley and provides advice to homeowners and business owners on what to consider when choosing shades. When was your company founded? Share the history of your company? PowerShades was founded in February of 2017 by Ryan Chacon and me, both electrical engineers and both natives of the Joplin, Missouri area. Our vision was to bring our expertise from various industries – including furniture, wireless charging, capacitive sensing,…