Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are critical components of homes and businesses, generally falling under the regulation of a comprehensive building energy management system (BEMS). The BEMS aims to enhance and control energy usage within electrical, security, and lighting systems. In all these domains, the technology senses conditions…

Fleet electrification is breaking new ground in efficient transportation as we head toward a more sustainable and profitable future. Every year, electric vehicles (EVs) have a greater financial advantage over their traditional, fossil-fuel-based counterparts. There are a lot of complex calculations underpinning the success of today’s EVs. This is where…

Technology is busy reshaping every aspect of our lives — and online purchasing is no exception. Recommender software helps people shop for vehicles and other products more efficiently. For example, its data-driven identification of models likely to sell provides a significantly better digital customer experience. Most people watch YouTube or…

In the race to optimize business success in the internet era, there’s fierce competition to deliver a more appealing digital customer experience. After all, positive experiences generate more sales, which in turn drive growth. Furthermore, the use of customer analytics is central to understanding buyer behavior and preferences. Key performance…

In the quest for sustainability, fleet electrification has the potential to transform the transportation landscape. There’s a growing awareness of the environmental — and ideological — baggage that comes with fossil fuels. Cue the automotive revolution and the continued rise of clean, green electric vehicles (EVs). However, this revolution isn’t…

Digital innovation through software development is a must for all industries, and the automotive and energy sectors are no exception. As companies strive to increase user engagement and revenue, they require innovation partners with technical and digital expertise to help them evolve to meet consumer needs and product demands. But…

In a world dominated by reliable internal combustion engine vehicles, it’s no easy feat to get consumers (both individual drivers and fleet operators) to switch to new technologies. After all, a vehicle is the second-largest investment a household makes. Compared to Europe and China, where 20–25% of new vehicles sold…

The modern business world runs on data, and this is no exception for automotive retail. When applied correctly, data science can provide a lens into both consumer needs and inventory decisions. Leveraging data science can enable OEMs to target buyers with the products they actually want, customized to suit their…

From computer science, AI, and predictive analytics to statistics and machine learning, data is being collected every second and much of it never sees the light of day. But when harnessed and converted into actionable insights, data yields recommendations, and user insights, that are informing solutions of tomorrow. Michael Emmert…