OPTECH 2025, a leading multifamily technology conference in Las Vegas, calls together property owners, tech providers, and visionaries to explore connected living advancements. Highlighting the key players, some, like Calix and Ruckus, are long-established, while others are exciting newcomers.
Internet Subway, though young with 8,500 units serviced, is revolutionizing multifamily connectivity. By focusing on infrastructure-ownership and advanced technology stacks, they aim to deliver sustainable connectivity solutions. Their acclaimed customer service is a distinct advantage, with CEO Adam Bell focusing on future-proofing infrastructure amidst dropping bandwidth costs.
Meanwhile, Calix is leveraging its broadband prowess to impact the multifamily domain, particularly through its SmartMDU platform. This move targets over 35 million residences in apartments and condos, offering virtual network and management tools to enhance managed connectivity.
A veteran provider, Dojo Networks® serves top property owners and has achieved milestone certifications like the SOC 2 Type 2. They are significantly expanding with AI-powered customer support and full network automation, thanks to strategic partnerships with notable companies.
As a recognized standard for MDU Wi-Fi, Ruckus could unveil MDU360, a novel module providing network visibility across properties. Their platform, RUCKUS One, promises continued innovations like cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 access points expected at the event.
On the smart living front, iApartments offers a comprehensive IoT platform for multifamily residences. This platform integrates smart devices into one dashboard, boosting operational efficiency and offering premium “smart apartment” experiences that safeguard property integrity.
Quext emerges with an integrated system blending managed Wi-Fi, smart access, and resident engagement. This system eases property management, minimizing vendor fragmentation and ensuring uniform resident digital experiences.
1VALET distinguishes itself with a smart-building OS that merges hardware and cloud services for seamless control over building activities, security, and access. These capabilities improve operational efficiencies for property managers.
Lastly, data and property management platforms like Cherre and ElevateOS are making strides. Cherre’s system unifies diverse data sets to improve decision-making and transparency, while ElevateOS provides a holistic resident operating system, streamlining management processes and enhancing tenant retention.
With these standout companies and more, OPTECH 2025 promises transformative discussions and innovations for the multifamily industry.
