Why Your Business Should Use Smart Technology

Technology can sometimes be a distraction, but did you know that smart technology can actually make your business more productive and efficient? Different smart devices, appliances and systems can automatically accomplish different tasks that can make a real difference to your bottom line. Read on to discover four key benefits to using smart technology in the workplace.

Increased energy efficiency

Smart devices can help your business become more energy efficient, but that's not their only benefit. They help you save time and money, too.

Smart thermostats don’t just keep you comfortable—they work smarter. Set a schedule or let them learn your company’s habits to automatically adjust temperatures for maximum efficiency. Already own a smart thermostat or thinking about getting one? Join our Power Savers Program and earn up to $145 just for participating! Visit us at www.ladwp.com/powersavers to learn more.

Smart bulbs can be remotely controlled manually through a smartphone or computer and automatically with occupancy sensors. Smart power strips can automatically cut power to devices and appliances when they're done being used, saving you energy and money.

Enhanced security

Whether you simply want to see who is coming and going or ensure your business is secure from anywhere, smart devices can make your business safer.

Smart cameras and doorbells allow you to keep an eye on your business from anywhere. They also allow you to interact with visitors by speaking through a doorbell or setting off a light or alarm on a camera. With a smart lock, you can give entry codes to employees, revoke access and even unlock doors remotely.

Tracked energy use data

Though smart devices can complete many energy-saving actions automatically, smart technology can also provide you with the data and information you need to tackle the harder stuff. Most usage data can be found in a connected app, but energy management systems take it a step further.

A smart energy management system can monitor, control and even optimize energy consumption in your building. The system combines all usage data to make it easy to understand how much energy your appliances and devices are using, which are using too much, and when these unnecessary power draws occur. You can utilize this information to make bigger decisions about your company's energy use.

Boosted productivity

From automatically adjusting the temperature to create a comfortable building environment to helping employees accomplish individual tasks, smart technology can make your employees more comfortable, happy and productive in many ways.

Virtual assistants can send and receive notes, dictate messages, and provide reminders. Other smart tech can make collaboration easy, combining videoconferencing and note-taking tools so your employees can work together easily and efficiently. That will be incredibly important as more and more employees work in different locations.

Businesses that capitalize on smart technology's benefits can save money, reduce energy use and keep employees happy and productive. For more information on LADWP’s commercial rebates and programs, please visit the Commercial Programs and Rebates webpage.