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Integrating IoT for Smart Building Management

In a move to revolutionize the way buildings are managed, obniz Corporation from Tokyo is collaborating with Taisei Corporation to deliver state-of-the-art IoT services through their platform, 'obniz Now'. This innovative integration allows for users to monitor their existing building's systems without the need for extensive wiring or construction modifications, presenting a simpler way to gather data and improve management processes.

The Need for IoT Integration

As the demand for remote monitoring in the building management sector rises, driven by a shortage of qualified personnel, many existing buildings were not designed with IoT functionalities in mind at the time of construction. This oversight has made it challenging to continuously monitor the condition of equipment within these structures. Traditional solutions to retrofit buildings often involve high costs and cumbersome development processes. However, the partnership between obniz and Taisei seeks to overcome these challenges by utilizing flexible IoT solutions.

Key Features of This Integration

• - Simplified Installation: Utilizing new wireless sensors operating on the 920MHz band, which can transmit data without cables like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, this system requires minimal installation work and allows for rapid deployment of sensors, even in buildings that were not originally equipped with IoT capabilities.

• - Efficient Data Integration: With the flexible API integration feature of 'obniz Now', there's no longer a necessity to begin development from scratch for each type of device. This solution enables the efficient melding and data collection between existing systems, significantly reducing development time and resource demands on Taisei’s platform.

• - Expandable Data Utility: Sensor data captured through 'obniz Now' is aggregated on LifeCycleOS®, allowing it to be used alongside a variety of future building management applications. Thus, the installed sensors become part of an overarching ecosystem that can adapt to new demands over time, enhancing the future functionalities and services offered by Taisei.

Taisei Corporation aims to build upon this initial integration, further expanding their service capabilities for existing buildings as they navigate challenges in building operations through innovative solutions.

Statements from Executives

Takahashi Yanagimoto, Director of O&M Business Promotion at Taisei Corporation commented, “LifeCycleOS® is a cloud-based platform that enhances the management of facility operational data. To address the unique challenges presented in building operations, it's imperative that we gather diverse data flexibly. Efficiently acquiring data from existing structures is a pressing concern across the industry. The collaboration with 'obniz Now' allows for retrofitting existing systems with IoT capabilities while minimizing development overhead.”

Yuki Sato, CEO of obniz, added, “With 'obniz Now', we eliminate the need for firmware development on devices, enabling various sensors and equipment to be integrated flexibly into the IoT sphere. This collaboration showcases our capacity for effective integration in highly regulated areas such as building system monitoring and strengthens our commitment to contributing to a wide range of IoT implementations.”

About LifeCycleOS®

LifeCycleOS® the cloud-based building management platform provided by Taisei Corporation, aligns with the smart building guidelines defined by the Information-Technology Promotion Agency (IPA). Designed to smoothly integrate applications tailored to various building operation needs, it significantly improves operational efficiency and overall value.

About obniz Now

'obniz Now' is an IoT service from obniz designed to enable automatic recognition and control of surrounding sensors and devices without requiring software updates or reboots, allowing for responsive scalability with minimal development requirements.

Web link: https://iot.obniz.com/ja

Company Overview

Taisei Corporation

• - Location: 1-25-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
• - CEO: Yoshihiro Aikawa
• - Website: Taisei Corporation

obniz Corporation

• - Location: Toshima City, Tokyo
• - CEO: Yuki Sato
• - Founded: 2014
• - Business: Development and provision of the IoT platform 'obniz' and IoT services and devices
• - Website: obniz

Note: LifeCycleOS® is a registered trademark of Taisei Corporation. 'obniz' and 'obniz Now' are trademarks of obniz Corporation.