Smart Museums

Fortecho monitors exact conditions at object level, so you can take informed decisions that improve your sustainability scores and operating costs.

Our Mission: Pioneering Smart Museums

Turning Data Into Intelligence for Smart Museums

Fortecho is on a mission to revolutionise asset management by fixing the data black hole. Our platform delivers real-time intelligence for the cultural sector by collecting, combining, and analysing unlimited data points from across your collection through our best-in-class IoT sensors.

Instead of looking to manage galleries and spaces with limited data points at high level, Fortecho is able to provide those data points from the most integral part of a museum – the artworks. This is a cost-effective way to gather accurate information and to pinpoint inefficiencies from heating to lighting. Once you have identified potential problem areas you can take steps to improve climate conditions and energy efficiency.

“The key is to avoid running disjointed systems for protection and building management, aiming for interlinked solutions that allow the management to focus on more complex operational processes.” Bart Miller, Head of Commercial, Fortecho Solutions Ltd

Actionable insights based on real-time data means significant energy savings and smarter buildings.

To receive efficient assistance whether you are a new or existing client, don’t hesitate to contact us!

Keeping Up with Environmental Guidelines in Smart Museums

Fortecho tags not only monitor and record data in real time, they also alert to sudden changes. This is the real threat to exhibits when it comes to temperature and humidity. For many years, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) set out guidelines that museums were required to follow. A room should have a 50% humidity level and a temperature of 20° Celsius (68°F).

The ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) now advocates a move away from these traditionally recommended parameters. Instead, there should be a temperature range based on the specific exhibits. Fortecho allows you to monitor this locally and ensure any environmental change is not drastic and damaging.