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What Is the ROI of Smart Buildings? | Neil Jain, Product Manager Site 1001 | #AskIoT E011

IoT For All Podcast · 20 Feb 2019 · 35m

What this episode covers

Neil Jain, Product Manager at Site 1001, explains how their platform Skylight aggregates 'place data' from building systems and crowdsourced user feedback to optimize smart buildings. He details the ROI drivers for facility managers, specifically predictive maintenance of expensive assets like HVAC and optimizing staffing levels based on occupancy. Jain discusses the shift toward decentralized, personalized experiences in commercial spaces like stadiums and casinos, leveraging AI assistant 'Carl' to interact with both staff and occupants.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
Site 1001, Hyatt, Dallas Cowboys, Valley View Casino
Products
Skylight, Nest, Carl, ParkWiz, SpotHero, Comfy

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