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Innovate or die
What’s a culture of innovation and how are companies embracing it?
Find out if you know about some of the interesting examples.
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Innovating for future success
Thinking out of the box is ‘in’. Find out how KONE is stepping out of
its comfort zone to innovate.
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The elevator that reads your mind
3 days, 15 teams, 1 winner. A detailed account of KONE’s first-ever
hackathon right up to its nail-biting finish.
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Putting elevators to the test
Kunshan Test Tower, the Asian twin of KONE’s high-rise laboratory,
is built for a single mission: testing elevators to make them better,
smarter and faster.
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When smart buildings become smarter
Latest trends in smart building functionality are turning yesterday’s
sci-fi dreams into reality.
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Understanding the connected world
The coming together of two industry leaders, KONE and IBM, spells
good news for KONE’s customers and end users.
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Did you know?
Which KONE technology will be used in Melbourne’s high-rise?
What are the features of KONE’s new Mobile App? What are the key
highlights of KONE’s latest Sustainability Report?
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