The modern built environment is rapidly evolving with the integration of smart technologies, data-driven decision-making, and enhanced connectivity. AESG’s Technology & Digital services empower clients to navigate this transformation by providing strategic, design, and compliance-driven solutions that enhance operational cost efficiency, security, and sustainability. Through our expertise in Digital Advisory, Technology Design, and Digital Audits & Certifications, we bridge the gap between strategy and implementation, ensuring future-proof and intelligent spaces.
AESG’s Technology Advisory service ensures that buildings and cities are strategically planned, leveraging technology to enhance user experience, operational efficiency, and sustainability. By defining the technological backbone and aligning it with business objectives, we create future-proof, connected environments that integrate seamlessly across platforms.
Every successful project begins with a clear vision and roadmap, and this is no different when it comes to Smart Buildings & Smart Cities. AESG’s Technology Strategy service ensures that digital transformation efforts are aligned with stakeholder needs, user experiences, and business objectives. Through comprehensive research, strategic planning, and future-ready roadmaps, we create sustainable, connected, and high- performing environments that deliver real value.
Stakeholder Engagement
Engaging with various stakeholders to ensure that the technology vision & outcomes align with the project’s objectives.
Market Research & Benchmarking
Conducting market analysis and industry benchmarking to guide technology investments, ensuring that smart solutions are purposeful, future-proof and adaptable to evolving trends.
Ideation & Use Case Development
Developing user personas and user journeys that help identify key interactions with smart technologies that enhance engagement and efficiency, leading to the establishment of well-defined smart use cases that drive sustainability & operational efficiencies and create user-centric experiences.
Business Case Development
Justifying all smart technology investments with clear cost-benefit analysis and ROI projections, aligning with financial, operational and sustainable benefits to support informed decision-making.
In an era of smart, connected environments, a strong technological foundation is critical to enabling secure, interoperable, and future-ready built assets. AESG’s Technological Foundations & Digital Infrastructure service ensures that the digital backbone of projects is designed with scalability, security, and data-driven decision-making in mind. We establish structured, resilient, and integrated systems that optimise operations and enhance long-term asset value.
System & Network Architecture
Defining the technology ecosystem to ensure seamless data flow and interoperability, structuring smart building and city infrastructure for long-term scalability and flexibility.
Data Management & Governance
Establishing frameworks to support digital transformation, ensuring compliance with global, regional and local regulations and best practices for long-term integrity.
The foundation of smart buildings and smart cities lies in a well-planned, integrated technology infrastructure that enhances connectivity, automation, and user experiences. AESG’s Technology & ICT Design service ensures that digital systems are seamlessly embedded into developments, creating intelligent, future-proof environments that optimise performance, security, and scalability.
At AESG, we provide cutting-edge IT and AV solutions that enhance connectivity, collaboration, and security across diverse environments. Our expertise ensures seamless system integration, future-proof digital infrastructure, and superior user experience.
Smart IT Infrastructure & Network Design
We develop scalable and high-performance IT infrastructure that supports enterprise networks, cloud computing, and smart technologies, ensuring seamless connectivity and operational efficiency.
AV & Unified Communication Systems
Our solutions integrate video conferencing, digital signage, Background Music, and automation to enhance communication and collaboration in corporate, commercial, and public spaces.
Cybersecurity & Data Protection
As part of IT infrastructure design, we implement advanced cybersecurity strategies, risk mitigation frameworks, and data protection policies to safeguard critical information and ensure compliance with global security standards.
Smart Building & Office Solutions
We enable smart residential and workspaces with automated controls, IoT- enabled monitoring, and integrated management systems, optimising efficiency and user experience in modern environments.
Deployment & Technology Roadmap
We provide structured implementation plans with strategic milestones to ensure smooth deployment, future scalability, and seamless integration of IT and AV technologies.
AESG provides comprehensive ICT design services, ensuring seamless connectivity, high- performance networking, and future-proof digital infrastructure. Expertise spans both building-level and masterplan-scale deployments, delivering robust and scalable solutions tailored to modern technology demands.
Director of Building Services
Passive & Active Network Design
Design and implementation of structured cabling systems, fiber optic backbone networks, and active network components to provide high-speed, reliable connectivity across buildings and large-scale mixed-use developments. These ICT solutions support security systems and smart use cases for both buildings and master plans.
Triple Play Telecom & FTTx Solutions
Development of unified voice, video, and data networks by integrating IPTV, VoIP, and high-speed internet services, optimising telecom infrastructure for residential, commercial, and mixed-use environments in line with ISP requirements across the GCC. Services include passive and active network components, capacity planning, and containment for both OSP and ISP networks.
Wireless Network Infrastructure
Design and deployment of Wi-Fi 6E with provision for WiFi7, private LTE, and 5G- ready wireless networks to ensure seamless mobility, high-capacity coverage, and intelligent traffic management for smart buildings and urban environments.
Server Equipment Rooms & Edge Computing
Provision of tailored solutions for centralised and distributed server equipment rooms and micro data centers, supporting digital transformation and high- availability services.
Implementation & Technology Roadmap
Development of strategic deployment roadmaps aligned with project goals, ensuring phased implementation, seamless system integration, and long-term scalability of ICT infrastructure.
A Smart Masterplan serves as the strategic foundation for smart buildings, districts, and cities, ensuring that technology and data-driven solutions are seamlessly integrated into the built environment. AESG’s Masterplanning team assist in establishing a clear vision, roadmap, and implementation strategy to align technology, connectivity, and user experience with project objectives.
Technology & Connectivity Framework
Designing high-speed digital infrastructure that supports IoT, AI, and cloud-based platforms, ensuring seamless connectivity.
Data Governance & Technology Framework
Implementing policies for secure data management, privacy, and compliance with global regulations, ensuring resilient design & cybersecurity measures to protect critical digital assets.
Implementation & Phased Roadmap
Developing a scalable implementation roadmap to guide technology adoption and deployment through defining clear milestones for digital infrastructure rollout & system integration.
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, buildings must meet global standards to ensure seamless connectivity, operational efficiency, and enhanced user experience. AESG’s Digital Audits & Certifications service provides a structured assessment and certification process, enabling buildings to meet industry benchmarks, optimize their digital infrastructure, and gain market differentiation. Through WiredScore and SmartScore certifications, we help clients assess, enhance, and future-proof their digital assets.
WiredScore is the global digital connectivity certification system that helps landlords and developers lease their building(s) faster and for less void space, leveraging the great digital connectivity in their buildings. Reliable digital connectivity is a fundamental requirement for modern smart buildings, impacting tenant experience, operational efficiency, and asset value. AESG’s WiredScore Certification Consultancy & Management service ensures that buildings meet global best practices for connectivity, resilience, and infrastructure readiness – our expert-led approach guides clients through the certification process, enhancing internet reliability, redundancy, and future-proofing capabilities, making assets more desirable, competitive, and investment-ready.
Pre-Assessment
Evaluating existing network infrastructure, resilience & internet performance, and benchmarking against WiredScore certification criteria to identify gaps and improvement areas.
Gap Analysis
Identifying improvements (including ‘quick wins’) to enhance the anticipated scoring that would enable the project to achieve the desired certification rating.
Compliance & Certification Management
Managing the entire certification process that includes stakeholder coordination, evidence collation and submission to WiredScore.
Introduced by WiredScore, SmartScore is the global standard for smart buildings that helps landlords & developers create and market smart buildings that deliver exceptional user experiences, drive operational effectiveness, meet high standards of sustainability, and are resilient in an ever-changing world. AESG’s SmartScore Certification Consultancy & Management service helps clients design, implement, and certify smart building technologies in alignment with global best practices. Through strategic guidance and comprehensive technical assessments, we ensure that buildings meet SmartScore criteria, positioning assets as future-ready, intelligent, and sustainable.
Pre-Assessment
Evaluating existing building systems, infrastructure, policies & software, and benchmarking against SmartScore certification criteria to identify gaps and improvement areas.
Smart Building Strategy
Engaging and coordinating with the relevant stakeholders to establish the user functionalities, and developing a vendor procurement and implementation roadmap, ensuring alignment with the overall project outcomes.
Gap Analysis
Identifying improvements (including ‘quick wins’) to enhance the anticipated scoring that would enable the project to achieve the desired certification rating.
Compliance & Certification Management
Managing the entire certification process that includes stakeholder coordination, evidence collation and submission to WiredScore.
A digitally mature building is not just about technology—it’s about seamless integration, operational efficiency, and future adaptability. AESG’s Digital Readiness & Maturity Audits assess a building’s current digital infrastructure, connectivity, and smart capabilities, providing a clear roadmap for improvement. Our audits help owners, developers, and operators understand where they stand, what gaps exist, and how to enhance digital performance to meet global smart building standards.
Digital Infrastructure Assessment
Evaluating existing ICT networks, data management systems, and connectivity resilience and identifying any bottlenecks and challenges within the digital ecosystem.
Use Cases & Functionalities
Assessing the range of smart use cases and functionalities leveraged through technology that fulfil overarching outcomes.
Gap Analysis & Benchmarking
Comparing the building’s digital capabilities against industry benchmarks such as SmartScore, WiredScore, and ISO standards and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Strategic Roadmap & Recommendations
Providing a step-by-step digital transformation plan to enhance the digital infrastructure and smart capabilities.
Leverage our expertise in digital advisory, technology design, and smart certifications to transform your vision into a connected, future-ready reality. With AESG, you gain a strategic partner committed to delivering secure, efficient, and sustainable digital environments.
Our team comprises thought leaders and experts who are dedicated to advancing technology and digital in all sectors, bringing a wealth of experience and insight to every project.
Our commitment to technology and digital is demonstrated through a portfolio of successful projects, including:
Talk to our digital team today to make your buildings smarter, safer, and more efficient.
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Australia
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Leaders International College Road
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Cairo Governorate 4724242
Egypt
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Cayan Business Tower
3rd, 6th & 11th Floor
Barsha Heights
P.O. Box 2556
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
T / +971 (0) 4 432 6242
305 Mermaid House
2 Puddle Dock
London, EC4V 3DS
United Kingdom
T / +44 (0) 208 037 8762
Office 37, Haibu Space
1st floor, Abu Dhabi Mall
Tourist Club Area
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
T / +971 (0) 2 201 2500
9391 Wadi Al Thummamah
2444 Al Olaya District
PO Box 12214
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
T / +966 (0) 112 278 288
111 Somerset Road
#08-10A, 111 Somerset
Singapore 238164
WeWork, 80 Strand St
Cape Town City Centre
Cape Town, 8001
South Africa
T / +27 21 137 6444
49th Floor, Office No.117
8 Parramatta Square
Parramatta, Sydney
New South Wales 2150
Australia
T / +61 (0) 2 8042 6817
Enawalks, 4th Floor, Office 417
Leaders International College Road
2F97+6VJ New Cairo 1
Cairo Governorate 4724242
Egypt
T / +20 15 01692187
