Knowledge base
Explanations of the IT-Label and everything that makes a building digitally sound. Written for people who make decisions about property, not for network administrators.
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Refurbishing your office? Include the IT infrastructure
A refurbishment is the moment to get the digital infrastructure in order too. That way you avoid opening up ceilings again later.
Technical due diligence in real estate: don't forget IT
When a building is bought, the roof, façade and installations are examined closely. The digital infrastructure often gets one line. Why that is a risk.
Cybersecurity in smart buildings: separate the networks
Climate control, access passes and cameras are increasingly on the network. Convenient, but also a risk. How to set up a smart building securely.
Preventing internet outages at the office
When the internet goes down, the whole office often grinds to a halt. You cannot rule out an outage completely. You can greatly limit the impact. Here is how.
Poor mobile coverage in the office: causes and solutions
Four bars outside, no signal inside. In many modern offices that is perfectly normal. Why does it happen, and what can you do about it?
CAT6 or CAT6A: which network cable for your office?
CAT6 is cheaper, CAT6A can do more. But what do you actually need? An honest comparison for owners and tenants who are about to install cabling.
RE-SEARCH joins the IT-Label: digital quality becomes visible where tenants search
RE-SEARCH is the first property platform to join the IT-Label. What does that mean for tenants, owners and the way buildings are compared?
Why nobody knows how digital a building is
For every office building we know the square metres, the year of construction and the energy label. But almost nobody knows how good the internet is. Why is that?
Would you rather know right away how your building performs?
Reading is good, measuring is better. The self-scan gives you a first indication in two minutes.