Knowing how to start is a challenge that can seem insurmountable. It’s useful to examine smart cities, smart buildings and smart utilities as these markets represent a diverse set of applications but face many of the same challenges.

Honeywell is working with Link Alliance to install integrated control system and communications system for Auckland's City Rail Link Project.

Honeywell says the features will analyse occupant behaviour and space utilisation patterns to improve the comfort, convenience and collaboration of knowledge workers.

Samsung Electronics has announced a partnership with ABB to expand Samsung SmartThings integration into more homes and buildings.

Schneider Electric has announced a new security technology certification in an effort to keep engineers further accredited as Australia makes the switch to more digitised buildings.

Rhys Clare explains how building managers and stadium operators can leverage technology for every patron's benefit.

“We are also keen to work with technology partners, including system integrators, IT and security providers," says ADT's APAC vice president.

Honeywell’s systems will help to manage the building’s energy usage and to provide a comfortable living experience.

The alliance will integrate Honeywell’s security and building management systems with IDEMIA’s biometric-based access control systems with the aim of creating frictionless, safer and more efficient buildings.

Together the two companies have developed, tested and validated designs that help connect building management systems to an Internet Protocol (IP) network with a secure, scalable and resilient architecture.

Frost & Saullivan say that adoption in Asia-Pacific will be driven by key developments in policies, business models, and technology innovations.

New sustainability regulations will create growth opportunities for the market which is projected to reach US$109.48 billion by 2026.

Cognian’s Patented Syncromesh wireless canopy makes it cost-effective to retrofit existing buildings, reducing energy and emissions.

Company highlighted for delivering superior cybersecurity solution for smart building operators combined with attractive MSSP partnerships.

While the benefits of smart cards are well known, choosing the right printer can be overwhelming - here's a guide with 10 points to look out for.

A specialist executive in the smart building world explains the trends that will give the smart building market a boost in the coming year.

This incredible projector the size of a credit card can beam interactive virtual touchscreens onto any surface in your home to make them 'smart'.

By understanding the cybersecurity risks in OT, decision-makers are better placed to make smart buying decisions.

"We look to reflect diversity in ages, culture and types of work so that there’s space for everyone," says Murray Dobson.

"You could quite reasonably be uncomfortable knowing you’re being monitored, even if you know that it’s helping reduce the environmental footprint."

This is being driven, in part, by a recent evolution in processing power, allowing analytics to keep pace with the influx of data.

We caught up with HID Global’s Harm Radstaak, who was in Melbourne for the ASIAL Security Exhibition & Conference last week.

HID Global is a major player in the identity management space and more committed to trusted identities than ever before.

"We want to develop new technologies and standards that allow us to operate advanced data centers in the most energy efficient way in the tropics."