Summary

The toolkit provides an outline for building operators who wish to adopt the Information Renaissance "Smart Building" model. In this model the network usage of building tenants is aggregated on a building-wide network and the building operator serves as the tenants' Internet Service Provider. Upstream bandwidth is purchased in bulk and distributed throughout the building so tenants can enjoy easy access with peak speeds equal to that of the building's high-speed link. There are substantial cost savings in this approach, allowing either low-cost service to the tenants, a revenue stream for the operator, or some combination of these benefits. Optionally, the building operator can also provide network services and on-site user support with similar advantages.

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