This white paper explores the meaning of the term “smart building,” and the value associated with investing in a smart building program. It presents best practices for creating a smart building program and utilizing connected, IoT technology across a portfolio. The guidance in this paper focuses on strategic, portfolio-wide solutions that reduce risk, are cost effective and deliver compelling ROI. These solutions are scalable from a small initial phase to enterprise-wide implementation and can be adopted at sites with a diverse range of installed technology.
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These days, a number of green certifications and programs exist, each with its own focus area and sustainability goals. Learn about the top 5.
In this final installment of the series we discuss how a well-executed smart building program can ensure airtight CRE cybersecurity.
The GRESB Data Quality Assessment is paving the path to digital facilities management for the CRE industry. Switch Automation VP Patti Mason weighs in.
Welcome to Switch Spotlight, where we share our journeys in the smart building industry and what it’s like working at Switch!
With increasing reliance on artificial intelligence to support businesses, data science is key in turning data into actionable insights to optimize operations and impact risk management and decision-making. Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques and solutions often operate like ‘black boxes’, leaving organizations open to new AI risks.
Get to know our Platform Architect, Daryl Oliveros! We discuss everything from working with Radio Frequency Identification to AI.
The future of AI-powered buildings depends on something less exciting but far more important: clean, structured building data.
Most buildings aren't AI-ready — not because they lack technology, but because their data is siloed. Here's the foundation they're missing.
Learn how smart building automation helps Facility Managers reduce costs, gain portfolio visibility, and deliver measurable ROI in 2026.
Book a demo and see how Switch connects, analyzes, and optimizes your buildings from day one.
