JOSEPH HABIB, head of wireless at CommScope Middle East and Africa, says a dedicated in-building wireless system could raise the value of a property by an average of 28 per cent. As cities across the Middle East continue to grow, there will be a huge opportunity for investment in the Internet of Things (IoT).

Commscope, a leader in building data networks, will be shedding light on the trends that will shape the transformation of networking across the Middle East besides showcasing its expertise and solutions at its stand at Gitex Technology Week 2016.

RUTH NIXON, managing director of Zycomm*, discusses the role of effective communication in the construction industry, while taking a closer look at two-way radios. Technology is changing the world at a remarkable pace, and the communications industry is no different.

Bentley software has provided major projects in the region with an integrated BIM (building information modelling) approach necessary to deliver them on time. The processes have helped achieve cost and time reductions while improving quality and information accessibility.

Trimble and Autodesk have entered into an interoperability agreement aimed at saving customers time and reducing project costs typically associated with workflow inefficiency across different suppliers’ technologies.