The consultancy giant is to roll out a network of neuro-diverse centres of excellence in 13 locations after a successful trial.

In a move that recognises both the opportunities and risks of adopting tech in real estate, JLL has appointed a chief information security officer.

Smarter buildings powered by cutting edge software and IoT devices are undoubtedly pushing property into new, innovative places – but a digital revolution comes with risks.

NODE Technologies, the market leader in digital connectivity, has retained Haida, the innovative workspace investment manager, as the ambitious company looks to scale-up its operations and increase market share ahead of planned Series A capital raise.

Connectivity is now the single most important factor for tenants when considering their information security and data privacy. No longer can legacy specifications support these demands.

Samy Kamkar, privacy and security researcher and cofounder of Openpath, joined PlaceTech to chat about the security threats in real estate, the time he was arrested by the US secret services and three simple steps companies can take to prevent being hacked.

Tipped by Forbes among the next wave of billion-dollar companies, many people have never heard of Proxy. Clients include its investor WeWork, Uber, Accenture and turnover is forecast to exceed $10m in its first year.

The Government’s innovation agency Innovate UK and the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, CCAV, are offering £2m for projects working on cyber security for driverless vehicles.

Investments to date have been made into companies that make smart home products, predict site maintenance and lever AI to enhance images for automated vehicles.