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## [Thinking Of Going “Smart Building”? Here Are Some Must-Have Smart Devices For Your Upgrade.](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/smart-building-upgrade-ideas)
Posted by [Sarah Locker](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/author/sarah-locker) on Aug 9, 2022 9:46:41 AM
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From the 1960s TV cartoon “The Jetsons” to the 1990s movie “Smart Home,” futuristic fantasies have depicted houses full of then-unbelievable gadgetry and robotic helpers. Today, we have access to remote and voice-controlled devices that can do everything from playing our favorite music to monitoring home security to operating kitchen appliances!
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## [The Need for Speed.](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/the-need-for-speed)
Posted by [Sarah Locker](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/author/sarah-locker) on Jul 14, 2021 2:50:44 PM
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There's a need, a need for speed. By 2030, a family of four will require symmetrical speeds in their homes of at least 2 Gbps. That's according to the [Fiber Broadband Association's (FBA) latest research](https://www.fiercetelecom.com///telecom/fba-tips-household-broadband-speed-need-to-surpass-2-gbps-by-2030?mrkid=28877338&mkt_tok=Mjk0LU1RRi0wNTYAAAF9zt7aNEoA1u8uYTSHEi9PPIf8ZU4a42HVrADT0-eyaFqiR-ycUBkjYmN0_txkM7Uq2eOemzMlfomg1speC8cL2t4bLY-mXteMEf3bLJpMVO2ZU84H1w&utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=136834364&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8s0IX6KW67JuLEtGgyYYw43FOOZ14CS6pLO5nxyP7C6Oj9_rDLnhcnPGFoF2D8KmADKXNaC2YTVESJL0GIMGWbcS9nxggoT4grBV2zCPB1UoWYm20&utm_content=136834364&utm_source=hs_email). The report also stated that fiber is the best option to bring future-ready networks to households. But what about today's need for speed?
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## [How to Make Your City Future-Ready.](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/how-to-make-your-city-future-ready)
Posted by [Sarah Locker](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/author/sarah-locker) on Jun 25, 2021 1:58:47 PM
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Many cities strive to be future-ready to achieve a [sustainable and smart](https://www.convergedservicesinc.com/smart-the-basics) environment for their current and future businesses, residents, and visitors, but how exactly do you make a city future-ready?
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## [The Biggest Technology Trends for 2021.](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/the-biggest-technology-trends-for-2021)
Posted by [Sarah Locker](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/author/sarah-locker) on Jan 28, 2021 9:12:09 AM
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While 2020 was a difficult year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the technological advancements were accelerated to meet the new demands that the coronavirus brought. Industry experts state that this momentum will continue in 2021 with smart cities at the core.
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## [What Makes a Building Smart?](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/what-makes-a-building-smart)
Posted by [Sarah Locker](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/author/sarah-locker) on Jan 5, 2021 12:56:56 PM
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The term "smart building" has been tossed around a lot lately, but what exactly makes a building smart? The most basic function of a [smart building](https://www.trueoccupancy.com/smart-building-guide) is that the features (water meters, pumps, fire alarms, power, lighting) within it are linked and "talk" to one another. This technology both optimizes building performance by automating multiple processes, such as heating, cooling, and security, and significantly reduces building overheads through intelligent application. Owners and developers are motivated by the improvement to the environment and their bottom-line.
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## [Meet WHIT: The Wellness Smart Home.](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/meet-whit-the-wellness-smart-home)
Posted by [Sarah Locker](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/author/sarah-locker) on Jul 29, 2020 8:11:31 AM
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In a recent conversation with Peter Murray of [Dense Networks](http://www.densenetworks.com/), he had mentioned [WHIT](http://www.meetwhit.com/), the latest home in smart technology focused on wellness and home innovation.
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## [Check Out These Smart Apartment Amenities.](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/check-out-these-smart-apartment-amenities)
Posted by [Sarah Locker](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/author/sarah-locker) on Mar 26, 2020 2:06:51 PM
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Apartment rentals have [spiked 11%](https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/08/rental-demand-soars-as-more-millennials-say-its-cheaper-than-owning-home.html) since 2018. The increase is in part due to Millennials not wanting to be tied down to lengthy mortgages. Others believe it is more affordable to rent than to buy.
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## [Internet of Things: The Future of IoT.](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/internet-of-things-the-future-of-iot)
Posted by [Sarah Locker](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/author/sarah-locker) on Mar 11, 2020 11:59:25 AM
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There’s a good reason why a report found that by 2022, there will be [29 million connected devices](https://www.ericsson.com/en/mobility-report/internet-of-things-forecast). It’s almost impossible to navigate society these days without reliable internet and cellular service.
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## [Gated Communities: What You Need to Know.](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/gated-communities-what-you-need-to-know)
Posted by [Sarah Locker](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/author/sarah-locker) on Jan 24, 2020 11:34:13 AM
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When you’re looking for a place to call home, it’s crucial to consider the surrounding environment as well. There are different characteristics associated with every neighborhood, be it the degree of safety, physical appearance, crime rate, etc. While certain neighborhoods can lead to the decline of a home’s value, others such as gated communities, aid in resisting market trends and retaining their value over time.
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## [Ensure You Are Secure with Smart Apartment Technology.](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/ensure-you-are-secure-with-smart-apartment-technology)
Posted by [Sarah Locker](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/author/sarah-locker) on May 22, 2019 11:22:43 AM
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With smart home technology coming down the pipeline fast, it's easy to accept smart home technology as a good thing. However, while smart home technology makes our lives and the communities we live in better, it is important to understand the pros and cons of smart home technology.
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