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The smart buildings industry is growing rapidly, spurred by technology advancements and the rising need for energy efficiency and sustainability. Building automation systems (BAS) are increasingly integrated with HVAC, lighting, and security systems with centralized platforms to maximize building performance and minimize energy use. This transforma...

In the post-pandemic scenario, city governments invest in the effective use of data to deliver efficient urban transport systems, a cleaner environment, robust urban infrastructure, and improve city dwellers' overall quality of life. Frost & Sullivan's IoT Building Smart Cities: Growth Opportunities for IoT Start-ups is a resource to help the ecosy...

Smart buildings are an integral part of the future of building technologies. Over the course of this decade, several factors are expected to promote the development of smart buildings. The market will be fuelled by the need for energy efficiency and decreasing operational costs. Revenues are highest in North America and Europe. However, certain tec...

Smart sensors employs microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and very-large-scale integration (VLSI) technology to function effectively. A smart sensor is a device that receives input from the physical world, and upon detection, leverages internal computing power to carry out predefined actions to provide optimized output. Key operations of smart se...

Water shortage caused by the intensification of the impacts of climate change, population growth, and accelerated urbanization require immediate action on development of technologies for effective management of water supply and consumption. In addition, aging water infrastructure leads to water loss and increase in non-revenue water. Smart water gr...

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a transformation in the infectious disease point-of-care testing (POCT) market. The shift towards miniaturized POCT devices will lead to the emergence of cost-effective integrated lab-on-a-chip devices based on microfluidic technologies and smartphone-based solutions enabling multiplexed detection of infectious pathog...

Over the last decade, Europe has experienced water stress due to unprecedented weather disruptions that have affected both water availability and quality. In response, the European Union has revised its water directives, expanding the scope of monitoring and implementing more stringent standards. France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, a...

In today’s dynamic global landscape, shaped by decarbonization, urbanization, and digital transformation, Frost & Sullivan underscores the critical need for companies in the homes and buildings sector to redefine their core mission. Rising awareness among stakeholders, such as consumers, employees, suppliers, and policymakers, emphasizes the pivota...

The smart urban infrastructure market is poised to see rapid growth rates that would have a significant impact on several technology areas and markets. The North American region serves as a bellwether of many aspects of smart cities. This research service explores the future of smart urban infrastructure in North America, with a focus on the contri...