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title: "Enabling IoT Security in smart buildings: the promise of micro-segmentation - Join Digital Inc."
description: The Internet of Things (IoT) is finally living up to its hype. According to McKinsey, over 100 IoT devices are connected to the internet every second.
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# Enabling IoT Security in smart buildings: the promise of micro-segmentation

 By Join Digital Inc.

 The Internet of Things (IoT) is finally living up to its hype. According to [McKinsey](https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/semiconductors/our-insights/whats-new-with-the-internet-of-things), over 100 IoT devices are connected to the internet every second. Millions, even billions, of these are being placed in office buildings, helping owners and occupants monitor and manage everything from heating and cooling to lights and security. The benefits are clear: significant energy savings, decreased operational costs, and an improved occupant experience. To read the full blog, [click here](https://medium.com/join-digital/ensuring-iot-security-in-smart-buildings-the-promise-of-micro-segmentation-ed4efbf627af).

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###### Join Digital Inc.

Join is recognized as a leading Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider, bringing seamless and reliable connectivity for modern workplaces. Our service delivers ultrafast and secure network experiences. We achieve this through our cloud-managed wired and wireless LAN, guaranteeing reliable, low-latency, high-capacity connectivity for all internet-enabled devices, from individual office spaces to building-wide common areas.

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