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Where do you even start if you want to create a Smart Building?<\/p>\n

The Intelligent Reading Building (IRB) standard combines the renowned capabilities of global leaders in their fields, bringing proven strategy, best-in-class products, technical expertise and\u00a0 customer-focused design to deliver agile, scalable solutions.<\/p>\n

IRB is a partnership between Ideal, technology giant Cisco, BMS experts Schneider Electric and digital consultancy Para, delivering a blueprint for Smart Building development.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Take the friction out of your smart building journey<\/h2>\n

Building on proven delivered projects like 150 Holborn, IRB brings together secure converged networks and unparalleled building technology to create a seamless, adaptable reference architecture from which to customise your operational requirements.<\/p>\n

Working with our experts, we can help you from initial Smart Consultancy<\/a> stages, through Smart Build<\/a> to completion. We’ll provide holistic solutions across your technology stack, integrating your operational technology (OT), information technology (IT) building management services (BMS)\u00a0 and Internet of Things (IOT) devices in one accessible data-layer.<\/p>\n

We can then work with you to set up tracking and analysis, putting you fully in control of your building with decision-making about working efficiencies, energy usage, sustainability, security and services based on real-time data.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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66Floors at 22 Bishopgate<\/span><\/h3>\n

We designed implemented and support the core network for the City\u2019s highest office block.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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#1Cisco Smart Buildings\/Venue Partner of the Year<\/span><\/h3>\n

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150Holborn<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Managing a Smart Building: A Modern Approach to Networked Environments<\/a><\/h3>\n

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