Safety and security for the transportation system is considered a matter of the utmost importance at any event, match or tournament as any slip in safety/security could potentially result in mass casualties and unimaginable consequences. The host country or association must be aware of their duties and responsibilities before, during and after matches in relation to safety and security for metro passengers. In other words, the host association must enlist the help of all necessary equipment (hardware & software) and trained persons to ensure that even the slightest incident gets noticed, contained, and resolved.

Running a diner franchise with locations in several large cities with busy populations known for dining out regularly is no small feat. These city dwellers and their demands for classic, homey dish, however, do present a conundrum: often the densest neighborhoods also have the highest ratio of diners to patrons. When people have an abundance of diner choices to pick from, getting a steady flow of customers, repeat visits or even just foot traffic becomes more of a challenge.

Successful procurement management encompasses identifying corporate needs, finding/qualifying goods/services suppliers, requesting proposals, negotiating terms/condition, contracting, delivery and analyzing results. At their most fundamental level such systematic approaches require the use of physical asset management software, robust SFF hardware appliances and services in order to add values, save time/money and streamline business practices that not only meet business goals but also live up to stakeholders’ expectations.

IoT is conventionally associated with consumer electronics and application scenarios. One of such application scenarios is a smart thermostat device used as the connected gateway for connecting you to your air conditioning system at home so that you can switch on/off and/or control interior temperature from a distance, before you arrive at your house. And if a downtime does occur, the connection can be re-established by resetting the said device.

It is estimated that by the year 2030, the number of people living in urban areas will have reached 60 percent of the global population. In other words, more than 4.9 billion people will be dwelling in all corners of predominately urbanized areas in some of the largest city metropolises in the world.

Imagine we are living in a smart community where city assets and community infrastructures are interconnected by IoT and cloud. The citizens can access to public resources, for example, buses, utility information, libraries, parking and traffic conditions, anytime and anywhere from where they are through wireless network. We will enjoy a high quality of life while significantly saving massive amount of energy and costs. Indeed, this ultimate goal requires multiple levels of technologies to achieve the efficiency we need.

From connected air conditioners to smart light bulbs and door locks, the home/room automation technology has been adopted not only at home, but also in the rooms of some of the most prestigious hotels and luxurious villas, giving guests complete control over almost every in-room appliance with the touch of a finger and therefore providing customers with premium experience and ultimate convenience.