Monitoring and alert products for seniors have developed and expanded since the original "I've fallen and can't get up" product in 1987. Today there are many products for senior living health monitoring that can both assist in daily life and be part of a life-saving system. These systems can be integrated into the building Internet infrastructure or be a standalone, internet-connected device. As connectivity has expanded, so have the number and value of these devices.

Multi-Family Housing can benefit considerably from the Internet of Things (IoT) deployment and monitoring. From analyzing the data to controlling energy and security, there are many benefits to be derived from connecting building components. And a campus-wide managed Internet is the first part of the deployment.