
The Real Reasoning Behind Current Flight Cancellations
The Real Reasoning Behind Current Flight Cancellations Flight cancellations and delays have been a significant issue of late within the UK and it seems there
Hopefully you enjoyed Part 1 of this two part article, but if you haven’t had an opportunity to read it yet, you can find it in this series of blogs – just scroll down. To recap, we have been looking at the tech trends set to be of interest to Facilities Managers in 2017. These are the tech offerings that will assist you in your roles and allow Facilities Management to continue offering strategic advantage. Onwards now to cyber security, internet of things, and big data.
The need for cybersecurity is related to the progress of other technologies. Indeed as technology advances, so do the opportunities for cyber criminals to attack the infrastructure. Tech such as the IoT actually provides many potentially vulnerable avenues for unscrupulous criminals to attack. Expect to see new cyber security solutions out there in the market to manage emerging threats created by new technology.
The possibility of tech in offices is still in its infancy, but as the price of the technology decreases we will see sensor technology being used more widely to collect office data. This might be used to aid decisions such as office layout, lighting, and heating. For example, sensors might be used to determine which office areas are under or over utilised.
In 2016 we spent a lot of time talking about the internet of things. Lots of vendors popped up with a huge range of products and services making use of connecting devices to a network. I expect 2017 to be the year where deployments are taken more seriously and we see roll outs of real systems. We will then know if IoT will deliver on the hype in terms of increasing productivity, reducing labour costs, increasing customer satisfaction, and so on. Expect to see advancements in security and video systems, environmental control such as heating, and elevator systems. The interconnectedness of these systems should improve in the years to come, but for now it is important to consider vendor road maps for those future integration points currently not available.
Technology is highly interconnected with advancements in one area often being linked to advancements in another. I already said that cyber security has to become more sophisticated as other technologies do. As technologies such as motion sensors and the internet of things are implemented, the amount of data being collected will also increase. This data is powerful if it can be stored securely and analysed quickly. Big data technologies will develop throughout 2017 to manage increasing loads of data.
The interesting thing about the predictions for 2017 is that there is nothing brand new. All of the areas we have looked at have been bubbling away for a while, yet many were a little way from being commoditised. 2017 will be the year that vendors will have saleable products and solutions within these areas, as opposed to them simply being on the strategic road map. From a Facilities Management perspective these trends offer large benefits but they must be implemented with caution and avoiding point solutions. Look a few years ahead and ensure you future proof vendor contracts and choose technologies that will integrate with further implementations.
Peter Forshaw – Managing Director, Maxwell Stephens
The Real Reasoning Behind Current Flight Cancellations Flight cancellations and delays have been a significant issue of late within the UK and it seems there
What Does Your Social Media Presence Say To Employers? Your social media presence provides employers with an insight of who you are. Your image is
The Big Bumper Book of Interview Questions Download the eBook Working in the recruitment sector we’ve had to carry out our fair share of interviews
Some of the most Impressive and Iconic Royal Residences Queen Elizabeth II’s upcoming Jubilee celebrating an unprecedented 70 years in service got us thinking about
Workplace Time Wasters And How To Avoid Them Overview Feeling overloaded with work? Jobs not making as much progress as they should be? A big
Habits Of A Good Boss Overview Being a good boss really isn’t easy. On top of the workload, you are responsible for motivating, directing and
Overcome Shyness at Your New Job… When we start a new role it can be incredibly daunting, meeting new colleagues, trying to work out our
Tips on How to Recruit Gen Z Candidates Generation Z is the latest cohort, succeeding Millennials, with the birth range from late 1990s to the
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
Our latest Salary Survey report delves into the FM sector, including the demographic makeup of the industry, levels of remuneration, working life, responsibilities, and career attitudes and motivations.
Click the button below to download your free copy today.