Building management AI Hank acquired by JLL

Landlords and asset managers are working to understand where the new battle lines are being drawn in the fight to secure occupiers. David McLeod offers his tips.

Access control provider Openpath has introduced card readers with in-built cameras for added security in their systems.

The first driverless vehicles are due to hit our streets later in this decade, writes Robbie Turner. As well as having an effect on how we live, work and travel, the rollout could have a profound effect on how our towns, cities and built environment are developed.

JLL’s e-commerce platform, where clients get the chance to buy from approved suppliers at discounted rates, has welcomed Scandinavian internet of things manufacturer Disruptive Technologies.

Openpath, a leader in touchless, modern access control and workplace safety automation, today announces a new video management system partnership integration with Cisco Meraki.

How would you spend $63m? Openpath’s founders are “on a tear” says James Segil, using their sizeable budget last year to add cloud-managed access control to 24m sq ft of space. Segil explains how they achieved that figure.

One hundred and thirty-six startups were acquired in the last three years, which is the highest level of consolidation in the past decade, accounting for 72% of the total, according to a study by analyst Memoori.

The Norwegian creator of the world’s smallest commercial-grade wireless sensors, used in warehouses, hospitals and factories to monitor conditions, this week showcases its second-generation temperature sensor and logger, at the global Consumer Electronics Show.

Biophilic gadget specialist Vitesy has raised €1.2m in investment, valuing the company at €15m on the back of rising interest in indoor air quality.