September 1, 2021

5 Big Questions: Specifying Connected Lighting

Topics we explore:

How much expertise is a lighting designer expected to have in the areas of wireless communication technologies and software? (0:46)
What are some of the most important aspects of specifying IoT systems that lighting specifiers should pay close attention to? (2:34)
Are specialty IoT applications like Occupant Counting, Indoor Positioning and Asset & Occupant Tracking gaining traction? (4:39)
What are some common IoT pitfalls and what proactive steps should be taken to avoid them? (6:53)
What steps should building owners and specifiers take to evaluate the network security of an IoT lighting system? (9:29)

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