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In our session, Åsmund Svinndal from Kiona and Erlend Kaland Simonsen from DNB Næringseiendom will talk about using AI and machine learning in building management. They'll cover the practical steps needed to implement these tools and what results to expect. Erlend will share insights from a property owner's view, while Åsmund will offer the automation provider's perspective, giving a balanced take on AI's role in sustainability.

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Grønn Driftskonferanse 2024

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Smart drift er mer enn teknologi – Grønn driftskonferanse 2024

We will attend Grønn Driftskonferanse 2024. Åsmund Svinndal and Erlend Kaland Simonsen will talk about using AI/machine learning in buildings.

We will attend Grønn Driftskonferanse 2024 on November 12, organized by Grønn Byggallianse. Åsmund Svinndal from Kiona and Erlend Kaland Simonsen from DNB Næringseiendom will talk about using AI and machine learning in building management – covering the practical steps needed to implement these tools and what results to expect.

Smart operations are more than technology – Green Operations Conference 2024

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Kiona sponsors the ADRENALIN 2024 project.

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Load disaggregation means breaking down total energy use in buildings into specific parts, like heating, cooling, lighting, and appliances. This helps building owners see where energy is used and find ways to save energy and money. It allows for better management of energy consumption without needing expensive equipment, making it easier to meet sustainability goals.

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At Kiona, we prioritize continuous development to ensure our solutions evolve at the very front of technology. The ADRENALIN competitions have provided valuable ideas and insights for our product roadmap. By learning from the results of these innovations, we have an opportunity to further improve our offer to our partners and customers, driving smarter and more sustainable operations.

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HVAC Smart Controls are advanced systems that manage heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in buildings. They use data and smart algorithms to adjust the systems based on factors like energy prices and occupancy. This improves comfort while using less energy. By optimizing how these systems work, HVAC Smart Controls help buildings become more energy-efficient and support a sustainable energy supply.

HVAC Smart Controls

At Kiona, we want to push the boundaries of smart building technology. That's why we've proudly sponsored the ADRENALIN 2024 project.

Driving smart building innovations: Kiona supports ADRENALIN 2024

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Join the webinar "Smart control of heat pumps in future district heating systems."

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Joakim Nilén

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Energy system topics we'll cover

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Webinar: Smart control of heat pumps in future district heating systems and energy use in buildings

Framtidens energisystem: webinarium tillsammans med Chalmers

Join us for a webinar on the next generation of energy systems, designed to be smarter and more flexible than current models.

Join us for a webinar on the next generation of energy systems, designed to be smarter and more flexible than current models. Hear firsthand from the experts at Mistra Electrification, Chalmers and Göteborg Energi – and learn how our software can breathe new life into older buildings.

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Let's talk about energy

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The Swedish Energy Agency arranges the Swedish Energy Pavilion and showcases innovative cleantech companies. International cooperation is essential for developing a sustainable energy system, and the careful selection of partners is key to success. Since 2014, the Swedish Energy Agency has promoted innovation in green energy through knowledge exchange and collaboration. Together with our co-exhibitors, we want to create a platform for cooperation to meet our mutual challenges and ambitions.

About the Swedish Energy Pavillion

When: February 20-22, 2024 

Where: Messepl. 1, 45131 Essen, Germany.

Visit us in Hall 5, stand 5A115!

Treffen Sie uns auf der E-world – Energy and Water 2024 – der Leitmesse für die Energiewirtschaft

With runaway energy costs and rising prices, we know we have solutions that benefit many. Meet us at E-world 2024 to hear more!

E-world is the place where the European energy industry comes together. These are tough times for many with high energy prices, and to avoid being left behind, you need to act quickly. Visit us in Hall 5, stand 5A115, and we'll tell you more about how our open, flexible, and independent systems, IWMAC and Energinet, can be used in your energy work.

Runaway energy costs and rising prices? Meet us at E-world 2024

Meet us at E-world – Energy and Water 2024 – the leading trade fair for the energy industry

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Look through our different use cases and get real-world details from Kiona customers.

Case Studies

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Kiona’s Edge AI steers residential sustainability

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Digitalization, including technologies like 5G, AI, and IoT, is highlighted as a key enabler for the building sector's transition towards sustainability.

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Product Marketing

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Explore our products and solutions for building management

Build your knowledge in building management. On our blog, you will find content on building management suitable for newcomers and tech-savvy partners. Find blog posts, use cases and videos on everything from technical systems integration, HMI and SCADA solutions, alarm monitoring, zone control, lighting, heating, ventilation and air quality. Just as relevant for commercial buildings, public works and industrial buildings as for housing cooperatives or multi-residential properties.

Building Management

With the rise of Proptech, buildings are becoming increasingly interconnected through networks and IoT devices – and generate vast quantities of data. While this data can improve facility operations and efficiency, it also introduces big security risks if not properly safeguarded.



Consider the following scenario: Unauthorized individuals have managed to gain initial access to a system and gradually escalated their privileges through careful maneuvering, thus obtaining increasingly broader access to systems and sensitive data.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-is-cybersecurity-a-question-for-buildings">Why is cybersecurity a question for buildings?</h2>



Every organization today stores sensitive data in some form or another. Smart buildings require building owners to understand the organization's data security needs as operations move to the cloud. Building systems are also collecting and storing more data than before – becoming even more attractive to attackers.



"It goes beyond the mere loss of data or the immediate financial impact of mitigating or containing an attack. The true reality is far more complex, and every organization must recognize the combined risks associated with reputational damage. Such damage can not only jeopardize new contract opportunities but also impact existing contractual agreements," says John-Helge Gantz, Information Security Manager at Kiona.



"Moreover, the consequences of non-compliance with or breaches of data protection regulations can have a profound and lasting impact on the overall financial sustainability of an organization."





Therefore, building owners need control over who can access data and how it is stored and protected by, for instance, third parties.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-local-installation-or-cloud-solution">Local installation or cloud solution?</h2>



One common question when it comes to data security in buildings is whether it is better to use a local installation or a cloud-based solution. The truth is that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Both options have pros and cons, and the security of each will depend on how well they are configured and maintained.



To compare the two, you have to work on the assumption that you have a local installation that is perfectly configured and a cloud solution that is perfectly configured. In that case, there is no big difference in basic security. It all comes down to how you handle moving from only managing technical equipment to taking on the IT role.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-can-you-work-with-security-in-your-facility">How can you work with security in your facility?</h2>



With more than 55 000 buildings connected, we generate several billion data points every day, so it's safe to say cyber security is vital to us.





Implementing access control, using strong encryption to protect data, regularly updating software (and patching vulnerabilities), and training employees on best practices for data security, are some of the efforts you should pay attention to at your end.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-no-solution-is-more-secure-than-the-weakest-link">No solution is more secure than the weakest link</h3>



And the weakest link is typically us humans. That's why it's essential to keep access control in mind. This will help ensure that only authorized personnel have access to your building's data and that a breach doesn't come from one of your passwords being found in a leak. To keep the bad guys out – you need a password strategy.



By implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), you add an additional layer of security. This reduces the system's likelihood of breaches based on human interactions, emotions, and blind trust.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-data-processing-agreements-dpa">Data processing agreements (DPA)</h3>





The <a href="https://gdpr.eu/what-is-gdpr/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)</a> in Europe, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other regulations have increased the focus on protecting personal data. And as a building owner who shares data with others, the division of responsibilities must be clear.



With a Data Processing Agreement based on the GDPR regulations, you have a secure starting point for an agreement with a supplier and a good knowledge of how data is handled.



A DPA establishes clear guidelines for a supplier's handling, storage, and data processing. It ensures that each party understands its responsibilities for data protection and implements security measures to prevent loss or misuse of data.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-minimize-risk-with-regular-updates">Minimize risk with regular updates</h3>



Finally, it's important to keep your software up to date. Software updates often include patches for security vulnerabilities, so by keeping your software up to date, you can make sure that your building's data is as safe as possible.



Remember to stay aware of your exposure and attack surfaces. When you minimize the organization's exposure, you also decrease the threats and risks it faces.

The building as a data source

Why Web Port

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Web Port Cloud

Förenkla verksamheten med Web Port Cloud

By using our Web Port Cloud, you have access to all buildings/systems in one platform.

Simplify you business with Web Port Cloud

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Be proactive from anywhere – anytime. 

Love all things proptech? Get ahead on building automation with Kiona. On our blog, you will find content on automation suitable for newcomers and tech-savvy partners. Find blog posts, use cases and videos on everything from systems automation, machine learning and AI to Smart functions, Rest API, drivers and IoT for use in technical installations.

Building Automation

Jon Åkerström has more than two decades of experience in product and system development. Together with our products and innovation team, he works closely with everything in the realm of property technology.



Because <a href="https://kiona.com/products/">our product platform</a> is fundamentally open and customizable, flexible and independent solutions are encouraged – and prioritized. The whole mantra is that open, flexible, and independent solutions = more opportunities for customers and partners.





But to bring innovation and creativity to our partners, the whole product platform must be thoroughly thought out while keeping an eye on the price.



<h2 id="h-creating-the-product-platform">Creating the product platform</h2>



The products and innovation team works with a development process considering current strategic goals, technical state, suggested innovations, and customers' and <a href="https://kiona.com/our-partners/">partners'</a> upcoming needs.



In addition, the team stays updated with technology, trends, and <a href="https://www.ericsson.com/en/news/2022/9/iot-meets-the-property-sector-to-combat-rising-energy-costs-and-climate-change-while-increasing-property-value-ericsson-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Proptech technologies</a>. This means that the development of ideas and concepts is a continuous process.



– We have several support systems to help us prioritize, such as our idea portal, feedback channels, relevant community forums, and interviews with customers and partners. This helps us identify customers' problems, needs, and the tasks they are trying to perform within our markets and segments. And that is, by the end of the day, the most crucial part of our product development, Åkerström explains.



<h2 id="h-open-solutions-programmable-or-ready-made">Open solutions: programmable or ready-made</h2>



We often like to translate open with accessible. That means you should get any data in any format you want when you want it.



– We have integrations to virtually any equipment and offer open APIs for all our products. We support over 25 communication protocols, over 4000 different PLCs – each with freely programmable variations – and a vast number of IOT APIs and wireless standards, Åkerström continues.



That means you can use our ready-made smart functions and analytics tool or choose to go with a third-party solution. Full freedom and less risk.





<h2 id="h-driving-innovation-forward">Driving innovation forward</h2>



A major part of the everyday work is to ensure that our "roadmap" reflects our shared sustainability goals.



Åkerström highlights the importance of developing tools that create opportunities for partners and customers. Opportunities to be creative, adapt, and expand so that they are allowed to be innovative in their business. This creates actual incitement that drives development forward.



With an open platform, building owners, contractors, refrigeration experts, service technicians, and facility and operations managers can all access and configure each feature and tailor their product suite to fit their needs. The same goes for energy advisors, employees, tenants, and developers.



What benefits does that give our partners and customers going forward?&nbsp;



– In the short term, customers will see that the current platform development will improve how the products work together, providing more effective operations as a direct effect. Speaking more long term, we have a very ambitious goal: to build Europe's leading Proptech platform. But we do not think we can do that alone.&nbsp;



– We will do it together with our partners and customers, Åkerström concludes.

Your gateway to freedom and flexibility

Møt Mikael, vår Product Manager for Kjøl og frys

Träffa Mikael, vår produktchef inom Kylhantering

We are happy to welcome our Product Manager for Retail and Refrigeration, Mikael Hultin to Kiona.

We are happy to welcome Mikael Hultin to Kiona.

Welcome to our IWMAC Product Manager

Meet Mikael, our Product Manager in Retail and Refrigeration

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Meet Mikael, our IWMAC Product Manager

A sustainable future

By combining the power of connectivity and Edge AI energy management software, a net total of 17 GWh of consumed energy was saved (for 2022) – avoiding over 1 kTonne of CO2 emissions.

Choosing the "right" buildings

<a href="https://www.ericsson.com/decarbonizing-industries">Case Study on the Avoided Emissions from a Building Heating Management System Using an AI Steering Function</a>

Read the report in full:

After a significant collaboration, we joined forces with Ericsson at New York Climate Week to share the findings of their latest report.

After a significant collaboration during 2023, we joined forces with Ericsson at New York Climate Week and unveiled the findings of their latest report, conducted in partnership with The Carbon Trust. The report sheds light on innovative approaches to enhancing the energy efficiency of multi-residential buildings based on data from 356 properties in Sweden and Finland.

We joined Ericsson at New York Climate Week to share report

We joined Ericsson at New York Climate Week to share our research report

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See us live at Climate Week, on the 20th of September at 20:00 Central European Time (UTC+01:00 / Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Paris, Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen).

Register here for free to watch the stream

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A stamp of quality – Proptech reducing GHG emissions

<a href="https://www.climateweeknyc.org/about-us">Climate Week NYC</a> is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together some 400 events and activities across the City of New York – in person, hybrid and online. This year's Climate Week will be held from September 17-24, 2023. The event takes place every year in partnership with the United Nations General Assembly and is run in coordination with the United Nations and the City of New York.

What is Climate Week?

Watch us live from Climate Week New York 2023, where we will share how Proptech can play a huge part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

We are proud to share that we have been invited to speak at the Climate Week 2023 in New York, in collaboration with Ericsson. Organized by The Climate Group, this event is a big deal – it pulls together the world's best minds to brainstorm how to slow down climate change. And Proptech is a big part of that.

Watch us live from Climate Week New York 2023!

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Head of Business, Sweden

Martin Eksberg

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The focus is naturally on managing the increasing costs, but the connection to the analytics platform in Edge will also bring great benefits to the daily operations and the work with continuous improvement measures in the buildings.

Kiona och MKB i storaffär – AI-energioptimering införs på 200 byggnader

Kiona and Malmö's largest public housing company, MKB, will connect MKB's property portfolio to Kiona's AI engine Edge.

Kiona and Malmö's largest public housing company, Malmö Kommunala Bostadsbolag (MKB), have signed an agreement to connect MKB's property portfolio to Kiona's AI energy optimization service Edge.

Large scale cooperation with MKB – installing energy-saving AI in 200 buildings

Kiona and MKB in major deal – installing energy-saving AI in 200 buildings

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