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Integrated solutions for smoother, smarter
PeoPle FloW
F
or KONE, building intel-
ligence is about integrating
advanced technology and
different building systems
into one cohesive whole.
For example, elevators,
automatic doors, or access control sys-
tems may already be intelligent on their
own – but that is no longer enough. To
ensure the best possible experience for
the people who visit or live and work in
the building, these systems must also
communicate with each other.
Integration is at the heart of KONE’s
people flow intelligence philosophy. It
is about using existing technology in
new ways, and integrating the solutions
that are necessary to enable people to
Imagine a building that knows where you are going as soon as you enter –
and guides you to your desired destination. With the new KONE People Flow
Intelligence solutions, this scenario is quickly becoming a reality.
move around buildings as efficiently
and comfortably as possible while
simultaneously improving security and
the user experience.
“This means we are not only inte-
grating our own solutions, but our solu-
tions will also have interfaces toward
other building solutions, such as build-
ing management systems,” explains
ari
virtanen
, who heads KONE’s Access
Control and Integrated Solutions busi-
ness. With a swipe of his smartphone,
he orders an elevator from the entrance
of his office building. We walk in, and
the elevator we have been assigned
already knows where we are going. No
need to push a button. This is KONE
People Flow Intelligence in action.
imProveD access to
your Destination
KONE’s new family of People Flow
Intelligence solutions covers the four
key areas crucial for enabling people
to move around the public areas
of buildings with as little hassle as
possible: access control, destination
guidance, equipment monitoring,
and information communication.
This comprehensive package of
modular tools can easily be adapted
to a customer’s changing needs. This
means customers can either take the
whole integrated package, or pick
and choose the solutions they want
and need to complement the existing
systems in their building.
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JUHA RUDANKO
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