Show Notes
How are buildings made cybersecure? Just like computers, a building can be hacked—from its sprinkler and HVAC systems to its smart conference rooms and elevators. But when comparing two buildings, how can you tell which is more protected from hackers? Jason Lund, who leads JLL's technology infrastructure group, shares what makes a building cybersecure. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen on the web: BuildingPlaces.show Leave a message on the podcast hotline. We may use it on an upcoming show. Call (602) 633-4061. Read more real estate research here.
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Hotels have lagged some of rapid technological advancements in other real estate sectors. Zach Demuth, JLL's head of hospitality research, and Roman Pedan, CEO of KASA, join host James Cook to dissect why major hotel chains still use decades-old systems and how this affects everything from guest satisfaction to profitability. The guests explore the challenges of innovating in a fragmented industry, share success stories of data-driven solutions and offer their vision for the future of hospitality. Learn how the adoption of new technologies could separate the winners from the losers in the coming years. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Leave a message on the podcast hotline. We may use it on an upcoming show. Call (602) 633-4061. Or email us at [email protected]. Get more insights about commercial real estate here.
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