A common question from both owners and tenants is about the security of a community Internet or shared Wi-Fi system. With hacking events in the news weekly, this is top of mind for a lot of users. The answer is that community Wi-Fi is more secure than an individual user putting in their own internet access and wireless. Though with that, we also caution that users must remain diligent with their own security measures. The Internet is a public place and if sending information to others, you should ensure you are securing your information once it leaves your local environment.

Monitoring and alert products for seniors have developed and expanded since the original "I've fallen and can't get up" product in 1987. Today there are many products for senior living health monitoring that can both assist in daily life and be part of a life-saving system. These systems can be integrated into the building Internet infrastructure or be a standalone, internet-connected device. As connectivity has expanded, so have the number and value of these devices.

Managed community Internet, Managed Wi-Fi, or Property-Wide Wi-Fi are all names for Internet services provided to all tenants and throughout a building or campus. It almost always includes delivery via Wi-Fi with options for wired connections. We will explore several advantages as to why this has become a popular choice for building owners and communities.

Multi-Family Housing can benefit considerably from the Internet of Things (IoT) deployment and monitoring. From analyzing the data to controlling energy and security, there are many benefits to be derived from connecting building components. And a campus-wide managed Internet is the first part of the deployment.