Technology: Page 10

  • Ryder offers the largest network of used commercial vehicles for sale in the U.S., with 60 Used Truck Center (UTC) locations offering more than 4,000 pre-owned trucks, vans, and trailers for sale.
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    Limble, Samsara automate maintenance workflows for vehicle fleet management

    The IoT integration seeks to use real-time sensor data and synchronized workflows to combat the challenges of aging equipment, supply chain disruptions and rising service technician labor costs.

    By • Nov. 14, 2023
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    Okta employee data breached in third-party healthcare attack

    A breach on a third-party vendor compromised the health information of nearly 5,000 employees at the identity and access management firm, underscoring the need for data security across all systems.

    By Matt Kapko • Updated Nov. 22, 2023
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    Trendline

    Data Centers

    Exponential growth in the data center market is driving the need for more energy-intensive chips, leading operators to seek more power, improved cooling solutions and optimized designs that can boost efficiency and performance. 

    By Facilities Dive staff
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    Facilities management, project management revenues buoy service firms

    Increased outsourcing offset sharp declines in leasing, while building technology and hardware providers hung their hats on electrification and automation trends.

    By • Nov. 13, 2023
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    Connectivity Standards Alliance introduces access control interoperability initiative

    Nearly 200 member companies have joined the Aliro initiative, which seeks to ease barriers to implementation and ensure convenient facility access across mobile devices and access controls.  

    By • Nov. 9, 2023
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    Poppy releases ventilation test kits, partners with Ainsworth

    The kits and Poppy’s training and accreditation program aim to help owners and operators monitor air quality and prepare for tighter regulations based on the new ASHRAE standard.

    By • Nov. 8, 2023
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    JLL Work Dynamics expands margins, offsets leasing declines in Q3

    The company said a continued ramp-up of Fortune 100 contracts and the expansion of its Americas property management portfolio softened the impact of dampened leasing volume.

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
  • A person walks along a flooded sidewalk with a panel glass storefont to their left and a large white sign with "Pharmacy" in bold blue letters in the background and two cars driving on the far right.
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    Bloomberg launches AI tool to help businesses navigate climate risks

    The tool, launched in partnership with Riskthinking.AI, will give businesses predictive exposure data under all of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s climate scenarios.

    By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 2, 2023
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    NFMT Remix focused on decarbonization, efficiency and innovation

    Emergency preparedness, technology adoption and benchmarking are other key focus areas for facilities managers, according to speakers at the conference.

    By • Oct. 31, 2023
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    Schneider Electric predicts strong Q4 due to robust demand

    A continued focus on electrification, digitization and sustainability projects will bolster market demand for data centers and grid infrastructure, the company says.

    By • Oct. 30, 2023
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    Honeywell Building Technologies continues to grow order volume, expand margins

    CFO Greg Lewis said that HBT remains “a bright spot for the business,” with orders growing 20% year over year, despite soft demand for security products and a challenging operating environment.

    By • Oct. 27, 2023
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    Heat pumps gain momentum for US emissions reduction

    Twenty-five U.S. governors have pledged to install 20 million units by 2030, but facilities managers are wary of retrofit costs and complexities.

    By • Oct. 26, 2023
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    JLL, Schneider, Lumen Technologies partner on modular data center rollouts

    With modular designs and the partners’ expertise, the group aims to meet the burgeoning demand for data centers quicker and at a lower cost.

    By • Oct. 26, 2023
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    Rhizome launches climate resilience planning technology

    The startup says its platform draws on national lab research, building information and machine learning tools to place “a value of resilience” on proposed grid investments.

    By • Oct. 24, 2023
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    Hyperscaler data center capacity to nearly triple by 2029

    Cloud providers are building new infrastructure and retrofitting systems to prepare for high-intensity generative AI workloads, according to Synergy Research Group.

    By Matt Ashare • Oct. 24, 2023
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    Commercial proptech firms raised $70 million last week: CRETI

    The funding brings total year-to-date commercial real estate tech funding to $375 million, while residential proptech firms raised $400 million in Q3 alone. 

    By • Oct. 23, 2023
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    Microsoft leans on PPAs, energy efficiency, water recycling in environmental efforts

    “Ensuring our buildings are energy efficient is a key first step in reducing emissions,” the tech giant said in its 2022 Environmental Report.

    By • Oct. 23, 2023
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    5 things to know about companies’ sustainability priorities

    The latest edition of the Environmental Sustainability Index, released in July 2023, indicates that companies are increasing investments toward sustainability efforts such as improving energy efficiency.

    Oct. 23, 2023
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    Heat pumps are hot, but commercial retrofits face cold realities

    Government decarbonization strategies call for widespread deployment of heat pumps for building heating and cooling, but experts warn of retrofit costs, disruption and other concerns.

    By • Oct. 20, 2023
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    HqO raises $50M in push to digitize real estate experiences

    The funding includes investment from multiple real estate firms and comes as owners and operators attempt to meet tenant demands and a flight to quality in workplaces.

    By • Oct. 19, 2023
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    Q&A

    How facilities managers can transition away from fossil fuels

    Building decarbonization is a marathon, not a sprint, and requires forward planning starting now, says Dan Arant, manager of North America sales at the energy and ESG division of Brightly.

    By • Oct. 19, 2023
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    DOE announces ‘largest-ever investment in America’s grid,’ giving $3.5B across 44 states

    The funding is expected to increase grid resiliency, increase the supply of clean energy and lower energy costs.

    By Robert Walton • Oct. 19, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Utility, charging company battle over EV fast chargers slows deployment amid massive needs

    State and federal policies are driving utilities and EV charger providers to transform U.S. transportation. They have found common ground in some areas but cannot agree on the utility role in fast-charging deployment.

    By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 18, 2023
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    Clockworks Analytics acquires digital twin assets from Animated Insights

    Animated Insights Chief Technology Officer Howard Davidson will join Clockworks to help integrate the technology into its fault detection and diagnostic platform.

    By • Oct. 18, 2023
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    NineDot Energy signs Starbucks as anchor customer for NYC community battery storage

    The batteries are part of New York’s Value of Distributed Energy Resources program, which gives participants credits for discharging energy during times of high grid demand.

    By Robert Walton • Oct. 18, 2023
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    The road ahead for healthcare facilities managers

    As patients demand modern amenities and efficient wayfinding in healthcare units, facilities managers struggle to maintain aging infrastructure while managing supply chain hurdles and decarbonization challenges.

    By • Oct. 17, 2023