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At mySmart, we’re all about data – understanding data flow is the key to creating intelligent environments. But as the data revolution took hold, we had to get on board with a new raft of terms. If you’re struggling too, here’s our guide to the most popular labels relating to data.

The name ‘Internet of Things’ originated in 1999. Twenty years later, the web is littered with disparate definitions of IoT. So what is IoT exactly?

If you’re reading this article, chances are you’ve heard of the Cloud. You know, that ethereal place where we store stuff on the internet? Need a clearer explanation? We’re here to help.

In the era of smart, growth in the tech sector shows no signs of slowing. But does our appetite for smart home automation drive smart tech uptake in our workplaces?

A virtual replica of the status, history and capability of every one of your building’s assets, updated in real time? It sounds too good to be true, but the concept of the digital twin first emerged around the millennium.

In Part Two of our Wellness and the Smart Building series we’ll explore specific ways that smart buildings can improve work environments using the five key parameters identified by the NABERS Indoor Environment guide.

In the past, corporate employees had little influence on their physical work environment, but times they are a-changin’. These days jobseekers have additional expectations besides a good salary and an interesting job: flexible working, a coffee machine and a comfortable environment that fosters productivity, low anxiety and stress levels. In other words, they expect that their workplace will not negatively impact their health.

When it comes to defining anything as ‘smart’, you’ll find plenty of websites burgeoning with technobabble and hype. Instead, let’s break the term smart building down to the basics.

With all the tech terms flying around these days, it’s easy to get confused, especially in the area of artificial intelligence. But never fear, because mySmart’s latest Basics article will help you navigate the field of AI, machine learning and deep learning.

PropTech, aka real-estate technology, is spruiked online as one of the fastest-growing tech sectors. Start-ups abound, but what exactly is PropTech?

As the uptake of smart technology gathers steam, you may have wondered why it hasn’t happened sooner. After all, we’ve had accessible smartphones and internet-connected technology since the mid-nineties. Has a lack of investment, the high cost of equipment, fear of new tech, or cybersecurity concerns held us back, perhaps? While some of these factors have affected the speed of smart tech take-up, a key issue holding back the rising tide was the limitations of telemetry.

Embodied energy vs operational energy? Zero carbon buildings, carbon footprint and GWP? If these terms leave you wondering, check out our latest bBsics article on all things embodied energy.