The Future of Property Management: Insights from Newsec
Christoffer Börjesson, Digital Accelerator at Newsec. Photo: Lars Trangius/ Fastighetsvärlden.
For three decades, Newsec has been a leading player in property advisory and management. With a focus on efficiency, digitalization, and technical innovations, they help property owners refine and improve their work processes.
"Many real estate companies don’t have a strategy for their digital infrastructure. This is where Allicon can play a central role," says Christoffer Börjesson, Digital Accelerator at Newsec.
Through the acquisition of Zynka, Newsec has further strengthened its expertise in digital building models and ecosystem thinking for the real estate industry.
"We see ourselves as a powerhouse for technical solutions – everything from selecting sensors to managing digital twins and data integration," says Christoffer Börjesson.
With a new year ahead, he points to several important areas of development:
"We are witnessing a transformation in ESG efforts. Previously, it was about soft values and reporting, but now it’s about hard values – concrete measurement of energy consumption, water leaks, and other critical data."
Infrastructure Strategy Provides Long-Term Benefits
AI and data management continue to be central issues. At the same time, security demands are increasing:
"We see a wave of new EU regulations concerning IT security, physical access, and energy systems. Security around charging stations and building control systems will become a crucial issue," he says.
One of the major challenges is that real estate companies often lack a comprehensive strategy for connectivity, according to Christoffer Börjesson. Here, Allicon can play a central role in helping property companies establish order, control, and a strategy for their digital infrastructure.
"It’s not just about laying cables, but about understanding how the entire network should be designed and function in the long run. Many real estate companies have no infrastructure strategy at all."
'Enormous Costs'
At Newsec, Allicon’s offering is seen as a key component in a strategic digitalization journey.
"Real estate companies often lack a clear plan for building their connectivity. This results in everyone setting up their own networks, leading to parallel solutions and enormous costs. Allicon can help create a strategy for a modern and secure infrastructure."
Investments in modern fiber networks and strategic communication solutions will increase, as they provide long-term scalability advantages and a solid foundation for future innovation.
"To future-proof properties, a strategy is needed. Who do you call when something breaks? How do we upgrade technology without ending up in chaos with separate systems?"
Newsec sees it as a natural part of its role to help property companies navigate this complex digital transition. With collaborations and a clear strategy, property management becomes both more cost-effective and future-proof.
Ecosystems – The Key to Efficient Management
According to Christoffer Börjesson, ecosystem thinking is also becoming increasingly important, not least to enhance security and build sustainably for the long term.
"Real estate companies need to consider what their buildings should be capable of in five years. Should we be able to monitor operations remotely? What level of security is required? How do we manage energy efficiency?"
Newsec has spent a lot of time evaluating and packaging technical solutions, he explains.
"Instead of property owners meeting with 13 different suppliers, we can offer a comprehensive solution – we know which sensors work and how to consolidate information in a standardized way."
AI in the Property Industry
With technological advancements, new EU regulations, and a changing cybersecurity threat landscape, the real estate industry is entering a new era. With the right strategies and partnerships, property owners can not only keep up but stay ahead. Something that both Allicon and Newsec agree on:
"We are looking at AI for automation – collecting, structuring, and analyzing information in a smarter way. AI can play a major role in streamlining property management and decision-making, I am convinced of that," concludes Christoffer Börjesson.
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Andreas Boo, CEO Allicon
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