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Author: Zoe Roth

Zoe Roth is a Research Associate in the Internet of Things practice at 451 Research, a part of S&P Global Market Intelligence. She covers IoT technology, focusing on smart cities, smart buildings, and smart spaces. Prior to joining 451 Research, she served as a research associate at Horizon Advisory, an independent strategic consulting firm. In her previous role, she wrote and compiled briefings on Chinese market trends, and emerging technologies
Buildings, data centers and the resilience imperative
Datacenter

Buildings, data centers and the resilience imperative

Posted on October 12, 2026October 7, 2026 by Zoe Roth

Source: YIN WENJIE/Moment via Getty images. Buildings and data centers are entering a new era where resilience is becoming just as important as efficiency. As…

Smart home adoption on the rise, but privacy and cost remain barriers
Datacenter

Smart home adoption on the rise, but privacy and cost remain barriers

Posted on September 15, 2026October 7, 2026 by Zoe Roth

Source: CHUNYIP WONG/iStock via Getty images. Connected products are becoming a fixture of modern consumer life. From smart TVs and security cameras to voice-activated hubs…

Behind the meter: Unlocking government and utility roles in the energy transition
Internet of Things

Behind the meter: Unlocking government and utility roles in the energy transition

Posted on December 15, 2025November 26, 2025 by Zoe Roth

Source: key05/iStock/Getty images. Global decarbonization will likely be more difficult, more expensive and less linear than earlier projections suggested. The transition is inherently multidimensional, and…

Adoption of automation capabilities could drive consolidation in the smart buildings space
Automotive

Adoption of automation capabilities could drive consolidation in the smart buildings space

Posted on July 22, 2025September 4, 2025 by Zoe Roth

Source: Svitlana/Technology/Adobe Stock. Heightened demand for smarter, more efficient buildings has spurred the growth of enhanced building automation capabilities. As organizations seek to integrate advanced…

Enhancing government resilience with technology amidst uncertainty
Emerging Tech

Enhancing government resilience with technology amidst uncertainty

Posted on March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 by Zoe Roth

Source: Tetra Images/Tetra images/Getty images In 2025, governments at city, state, and federal levels in the US have faced significant uncertainty. Economic challenges, such as…

The future of smart spaces: Leveraging location data
Internet of Things

The future of smart spaces: Leveraging location data

Posted on March 3, 2025March 13, 2025 by Zoe Roth

Source: Prostock-studio/Technology/Adobe Stock The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is pivotal in providing the foundational data necessary for effective location services. IoT devices…

Enhancing the workplace: Digital transformation meets employee experience

Enhancing the workplace: Digital transformation meets employee experience

Posted on November 27, 2024November 27, 2024 by Zoe Roth

Source: tanoy1412/Technology via AdobeStock. Recently, return-to-office policies have garnered significant attention as many of the largest companies in the U.S. reassess the flexibility of remote…

Sustainable cities: Open data portals for community-driven AI apps, sustainability validation
Internet of Things

Sustainable cities: Open data portals for community-driven AI apps, sustainability validation

Posted on February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 by Zoe Roth

The advent of smart cities has brought with it promises of more efficient, sustainable towns and communities that use data to enhance quality of life…

2023 trends in smart cities
Internet of Things

2023 trends in smart cities

Posted on January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 by Zoe Roth

In 2023, as cities navigated their way forward from the pandemic, several notable trends emerged that will likely continue into 2024 and beyond. While numerous…

The state of intelligent transportation systems: Use cases and vendors
Internet of Things

The state of intelligent transportation systems: Use cases and vendors

Posted on December 13, 2023December 11, 2023 by Zoe Roth

As cities become increasingly crowded, the time drivers spend in traffic and the congestion associated with transit continue to grow. Beyond these issues, roadways are…

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