1) The document discusses how connecting buildings and devices to the Internet of Things (IoT) can change businesses and create new opportunities through services like remote maintenance, energy reporting, and facility management.
2) It notes that while products may already be "smart," connecting them allows accessing data to provide services, conduct analytics, and create new revenue streams. This "servitization" transforms businesses from product sales to solutions.
3) The talk encourages collaborating with other companies to take advantage of opportunities in connected buildings and smart cities, as no single company can address this transformation alone. Mobility, analytics, security and other technologies will be crucial enablers.