Market Insight: Demand And Opportunities For Smart Devices Capturing Real-Time Data

Executive Summary

In 2022 Verdantix published a Smart Innovators report highlighting the rise of sensor technology in corporate offices (see Verdantix Smart Innovators: Sensor Devices For Smart Workplaces And Built Environments). Since then, real-time data capture has gained in importance, as firms prioritize operational efficiency, occupant comfort, energy optimization and asset monitoring. This report explores how the market has shifted beyond sensor deployment to smarter, more integrated platforms that analyse and act on real-time data. AI models are now embedded at the sensor level, improving accuracy and predictive capabilities, while businesses prioritize wireless, vendor-agnostic platforms that connect seamlessly with building management systems (BMS). The focus is on automation, streamlined control and a single, interoperable platform managing HVAC, lighting, security and asset tracking. Hardware vendors and Internet of Things (IoT) platform providers must adapt to these evolving needs by delivering scalable, low-maintenance solutions that optimize performance and enhance user experience.