A Swiss-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform has entered the UK market through a strategic partnership with smart building analytics firm Bunch Tech.
The collaboration between the Yorkshire-based firm and Switzerland’s akenza is set to power next-generation smart building solutions – spanning energy optimisation, space utilisation, air quality and employee well-being – across a growing footprint of UK commercial properties.
Under this new partnership, Bunch Tech will deploy a range of smart building applications built entirely on akenza’s platform.
The rollout will begin immediately, with 20,000 devices across 300 locations already scheduled for onboarding. Delivering a deployment of this size in such a short timeframe marks a major operational and technical milestone for both companies.
Self-service, low-code platform akenza looks to enable organisations to rapidly build, deploy and manage IoT solutions at scale.
Its platform connects and controls a wide range of devices in real time in an attempt to streamline everything from data integration to device management.
Initial customers include global enterprises with UK headquarters across sectors such as professional services, retail and facilities management.
“This is a major milestone in our mission to make IoT more accessible,” said Jonas Schmid, co-CEO and co-founder of akenza.
“Smart buildings represent a powerful use case for the next wave of connected technologies – and by partnering with Bunch Tech, we’re enabling more UK businesses to create intelligent, responsive environments that scale.”
Fred Moore, founder and managing director of Bunch Tech, added: “With rising energy costs, aging building infrastructure, and evolving workplace needs, businesses must rethink how their spaces operate.
“akenza gives us the flexibility and robust capabilities to offer real-time, data-driven services that not only cut costs but dramatically improve building performance.”
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