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Recently, we helped Østfold municipality overhaul their elevator alarms. As the traditional, analogue phone lines are being discontinued, and the cellular network is going digital, old lines of communication are rapidly becoming outdated. That wasn’t the only problem, though. As is wont to happen when old technology is left untouched for a while, some things […]
Technology rushes forward, but not always at the same rate. While municipal fire and burglary alarms are often fully digital already, elevator alarms tend to lag behind. In Norway they send analogue signals through a modernized, digital network. It’s very important to point out the problems with the solution, as it simply cannot be trusted. […]
1. Tie all functions to the occupants If a building’s large enough, there’s going to be lots of times that only part of it is in use. While many new buildings have ways to automatically reduce ventilation, lights or heating when they stand empty, an important next step is to tie these functions directly to […]
Without exaggeration, this is also the source for great threats. In the past hackers were limited to attacking computers in homes and offices but with the amazing number of devices being routinely connected to the internet, completely new possibilities are opening up for the individuals that use IoT for darker purposes. The future is dependent […]
Already back in 2015, Telenor could report that 70% of people would find smart municipalities an attractive place to live. An important part of a smart municipality or city is the use of sensors with internet access, that gather important data used to automate and improve services. Through this, the municipality can reduce costs, save […]
The smart municipality, like the smart city, opens up a ton of new possibilities. Everything from elder care to policing to waste management is going to be affected. But what should you know before trying to implement it all? Where do you even begin? Here are some common tips and concerns to keep in mind: […]
We’ve already seen plenty of cases where hackers have exploited security holes in the Internet of Things. The results can be quite serious, and sometimes downright terrifying. What most of these cases have in common, however, is that they could easily have been avoided if security had been a bigger priority. 1. Remotely steered a […]
When even the teachers’ union in peaceful Sweden decry the safety of their schools, it’s probably time we listen. While the situation is thankfully not nearly as dire as in the US, violent attacks have occurred both in Sweden and Finland – countries known for their open, progressive schools. In Norway, there’s been an increasing […]