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	Businesses can end up leasing space without really considering the connectivity limits within that building. And when a business relies on the internet for its success, six months in a building with poor access can feel like a very long time.		Businesses can end up leasing space without really considering the connectivity limits within that building. And when a business relies on the internet for its success, six months in a building with poor access can feel like a very long time.

−	According to [http://info.wiredscore.com/research-manchester-connectivity-future?__hstc=102379230.562416ad31eea4fb74196d6d4304aabf.1477314754700.1477382208196.1478013692508.3&__hssc=102379230.1.1478088683066&__hsfp=2710653956&hsCtaTracking=34e731f8-56a4-42bc-9d44-9db5a3c9af0b%7Ca647d66e-6c45-472a-bbee-426f3ee615d9 ‘]Manchester[http://info.wiredscore.com/research-manchester-connectivity-future?__hstc=102379230.562416ad31eea4fb74196d6d4304aabf.1477314754700.1477382208196.1478013692508.3&__hssc=102379230.1.1478088683066&__hsfp=2710653956&hsCtaTracking=34e731f8-56a4-42bc-9d44-9db5a3c9af0b%7Ca647d66e-6c45-472a-bbee-426f3ee615d9 :] A Connected ~~Future’~~, WiredScore’s 2016 report into ways of attracting more businesses to the growing tech hub, a third of northern tech workers were found to believe that more businesses would be attracted to the city if landlords were able to offer greater or improved connectivity. Developers, landlords and property agents, however, have not had a means of articulating how good the connectivity in their buildings is.	+	According to Manchester[http://info.wiredscore.com/research-manchester-connectivity-future?__hstc=102379230.562416ad31eea4fb74196d6d4304aabf.1477314754700.1477382208196.1478013692508.3&__hssc=102379230.1.1478088683066&__hsfp=2710653956&hsCtaTracking=34e731f8-56a4-42bc-9d44-9db5a3c9af0b%7Ca647d66e-6c45-472a-bbee-426f3ee615d9 :] A Connected Future, WiredScore’s 2016 report into ways of attracting more businesses to the growing tech hub, a third of northern tech workers were found to believe that more businesses would be attracted to the city if landlords were able to offer greater or improved connectivity. Developers, landlords and property agents, however, have not had a means of articulating how good the connectivity in their buildings is.

	= WiredScore - a brief history =		= WiredScore - a brief history =
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−	WiredScore - Introduction	+	= WiredScore - Introduction =

	When it comes to selecting office space, many organisations will consider how factors such as the property’s layout, local amenities and transport links will impact productivity, but without taking into account the connectivity capacity which underpins the majority of their business operations.		When it comes to selecting office space, many organisations will consider how factors such as the property’s layout, local amenities and transport links will impact productivity, but without taking into account the connectivity capacity which underpins the majority of their business operations.
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	Businesses can end up leasing space without really considering the connectivity limits within that building. And when a business relies on the internet for its success, six months in a building with poor access can feel like a very long time.		Businesses can end up leasing space without really considering the connectivity limits within that building. And when a business relies on the internet for its success, six months in a building with poor access can feel like a very long time.

−	According to [http://info.wiredscore.com/research-manchester-connectivity-future?__hstc=102379230.562416ad31eea4fb74196d6d4304aabf.1477314754700.1477382208196.1478013692508.3&__hssc=102379230.1.1478088683066&__hsfp=2710653956&hsCtaTracking=34e731f8-56a4-42bc-9d44-9db5a3c9af0b%7Ca647d66e-6c45-472a-bbee-426f3ee615d9 ‘]Manchester[http://info.wiredscore.com/research-manchester-connectivity-future?__hstc=102379230.562416ad31eea4fb74196d6d4304aabf.1477314754700.1477382208196.1478013692508.3&__hssc=102379230.1.1478088683066&__hsfp=2710653956&hsCtaTracking=34e731f8-56a4-42bc-9d44-9db5a3c9af0b%7Ca647d66e-6c45-472a-bbee-426f3ee615d9 :] [http://info.wiredscore.com/research-manchester-connectivity-future?__hstc=102379230.562416ad31eea4fb74196d6d4304aabf.1477314754700.1477382208196.1478013692508.3&__hssc=102379230.1.1478088683066&__hsfp=2710653956&hsCtaTracking=34e731f8-56a4-42bc-9d44-9db5a3c9af0b%7Ca647d66e-6c45-472a-bbee-426f3ee615d9 A] Connected [http://info.wiredscore.com/research-manchester-connectivity-future?__hstc=102379230.562416ad31eea4fb74196d6d4304aabf.1477314754700.1477382208196.1478013692508.3&__hssc=102379230.1.1478088683066&__hsfp=2710653956&hsCtaTracking=34e731f8-56a4-42bc-9d44-9db5a3c9af0b%7Ca647d66e-6c45-472a-bbee-426f3ee615d9 ]Future’, WiredScore’s 2016 report into ways of attracting more businesses to the growing tech hub, a third of northern tech workers were found to believe that more businesses would be attracted to the city if landlords were able to offer greater or improved connectivity. Developers, landlords and property agents, however, have not had a means of articulating how good the connectivity in their buildings is.	+	According to [http://info.wiredscore.com/research-manchester-connectivity-future?__hstc=102379230.562416ad31eea4fb74196d6d4304aabf.1477314754700.1477382208196.1478013692508.3&__hssc=102379230.1.1478088683066&__hsfp=2710653956&hsCtaTracking=34e731f8-56a4-42bc-9d44-9db5a3c9af0b%7Ca647d66e-6c45-472a-bbee-426f3ee615d9 ‘]Manchester[http://info.wiredscore.com/research-manchester-connectivity-future?__hstc=102379230.562416ad31eea4fb74196d6d4304aabf.1477314754700.1477382208196.1478013692508.3&__hssc=102379230.1.1478088683066&__hsfp=2710653956&hsCtaTracking=34e731f8-56a4-42bc-9d44-9db5a3c9af0b%7Ca647d66e-6c45-472a-bbee-426f3ee615d9 :] A Connected Future’, WiredScore’s 2016 report into ways of attracting more businesses to the growing tech hub, a third of northern tech workers were found to believe that more businesses would be attracted to the city if landlords were able to offer greater or improved connectivity. Developers, landlords and property agents, however, have not had a means of articulating how good the connectivity in their buildings is.

	= WiredScore - a brief history =		= WiredScore - a brief history =

−	WiredScore is a global ~~organization~~ that owns and operates Wired Certification, a digital connectivity certification that rates the quality and resilience of digital infrastructure in buildings. First launched by Arie Barendrecht in 2013 with the endorsement of Michael ~~[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bloomberg ]~~Bloomberg, the Mayor ~~[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayor_of_New_York_City ]~~of ~~[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayor_of_New_York_City ]~~New ~~[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayor_of_New_York_City ]~~York ~~[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayor_of_New_York_City ]~~City at the time, WiredScore has certified over 550 million sq feet of space in 9 countries, with over 2500 buildings committed to certification. WiredScore launched in London in October 2015 after winning the Greater London Authority’s tender to be the official Mayor ~~[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayor_of_London ]~~of London's Digital Connectivity Rating Scheme and has since certified buildings in Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Australia and Netherlands.	+	WiredScore is a global organisation that owns and operates Wired Certification, a digital connectivity certification that rates the quality and resilience of digital infrastructure in buildings. First launched by Arie Barendrecht in 2013 with the endorsement of Michael Bloomberg, the Mayor of New York City at the time, WiredScore has certified over 550 million sq feet of space in 9 countries, with over 2500 buildings committed to certification. WiredScore launched in London in October 2015 after winning the Greater London Authority’s tender to be the official Mayor of London's Digital Connectivity Rating Scheme and has since certified buildings in Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Australia and Netherlands.

	= Wired Certification =		= Wired Certification =

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−	~~Benchmarking connectivity for greater understanding of digital infrastructure.~~	+	WiredScore - Introduction
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−	= WiredScore - Introduction =	+

	When it comes to selecting office space, many organisations will consider how factors such as the property’s layout, local amenities and transport links will impact productivity, but without taking into account the connectivity capacity which underpins the majority of their business operations.		When it comes to selecting office space, many organisations will consider how factors such as the property’s layout, local amenities and transport links will impact productivity, but without taking into account the connectivity capacity which underpins the majority of their business operations.
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	Businesses can end up leasing space without really considering the connectivity limits within that building. And when a business relies on the internet for its success, six months in a building with poor access can feel like a very long time.		Businesses can end up leasing space without really considering the connectivity limits within that building. And when a business relies on the internet for its success, six months in a building with poor access can feel like a very long time.

−	According to [http://info.wiredscore.com/research-manchester-connectivity-future?__hstc=102379230.562416ad31eea4fb74196d6d4304aabf.1477314754700.1477382208196.1478013692508.3&__hssc=102379230.1.1478088683066&__hsfp=2710653956&hsCtaTracking=34e731f8-56a4-42bc-9d44-9db5a3c9af0b%7Ca647d66e-6c45-472a-bbee-426f3ee615d9 ~~‘Manchester~~: A Connected ~~Future~~]’, WiredScore’s 2016 report into ways of attracting more businesses to the growing tech hub, a third of northern tech workers were found to believe that more businesses would be attracted to the city if landlords were able to offer greater or improved connectivity. Developers, landlords and property agents, however, have not had a means of articulating how good the connectivity in their buildings is.	+	According to [http://info.wiredscore.com/research-manchester-connectivity-future?__hstc=102379230.562416ad31eea4fb74196d6d4304aabf.1477314754700.1477382208196.1478013692508.3&__hssc=102379230.1.1478088683066&__hsfp=2710653956&hsCtaTracking=34e731f8-56a4-42bc-9d44-9db5a3c9af0b%7Ca647d66e-6c45-472a-bbee-426f3ee615d9 ‘]Manchester[http://info.wiredscore.com/research-manchester-connectivity-future?__hstc=102379230.562416ad31eea4fb74196d6d4304aabf.1477314754700.1477382208196.1478013692508.3&__hssc=102379230.1.1478088683066&__hsfp=2710653956&hsCtaTracking=34e731f8-56a4-42bc-9d44-9db5a3c9af0b%7Ca647d66e-6c45-472a-bbee-426f3ee615d9 :] [http://info.wiredscore.com/research-manchester-connectivity-future?__hstc=102379230.562416ad31eea4fb74196d6d4304aabf.1477314754700.1477382208196.1478013692508.3&__hssc=102379230.1.1478088683066&__hsfp=2710653956&hsCtaTracking=34e731f8-56a4-42bc-9d44-9db5a3c9af0b%7Ca647d66e-6c45-472a-bbee-426f3ee615d9 A] Connected [http://info.wiredscore.com/research-manchester-connectivity-future?__hstc=102379230.562416ad31eea4fb74196d6d4304aabf.1477314754700.1477382208196.1478013692508.3&__hssc=102379230.1.1478088683066&__hsfp=2710653956&hsCtaTracking=34e731f8-56a4-42bc-9d44-9db5a3c9af0b%7Ca647d66e-6c45-472a-bbee-426f3ee615d9 ]Future’, WiredScore’s 2016 report into ways of attracting more businesses to the growing tech hub, a third of northern tech workers were found to believe that more businesses would be attracted to the city if landlords were able to offer greater or improved connectivity. Developers, landlords and property agents, however, have not had a means of articulating how good the connectivity in their buildings is.

	= WiredScore - a brief history =		= WiredScore - a brief history =

−	WiredScore ~~was first developed~~ in ~~New York~~ in 2013 ~~by leaders in real estate, technology and telecommunications,~~ with endorsement ~~from Mayor~~ Bloomberg.	+	WiredScore is a global organization that owns and operates Wired Certification, a digital connectivity certification that rates the quality and resilience of digital infrastructure in buildings. First launched by Arie Barendrecht in 2013 with the endorsement of Michael [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bloomberg ]Bloomberg, the Mayor [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayor_of_New_York_City ]of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayor_of_New_York_City ]New [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayor_of_New_York_City ]York [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayor_of_New_York_City ]City at the time, WiredScore has certified over 550 million sq feet of space in 9 countries, with over 2500 buildings committed to certification. WiredScore launched in London in October 2015 after winning the Greater London Authority’s tender to be the official Mayor [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayor_of_London ]of London's Digital Connectivity Rating Scheme and has since certified buildings in Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Australia and Netherlands.
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−	~~A UK launch followed in November 2015~~, ~~with an endorsement from~~ the ~~then~~ Mayor of ~~London, Boris Johnson~~. ~~With a number of London buildings including London~~ City ~~Hall, The Leadenhall Building and CityPoint already committed to~~ the ~~scheme~~, ~~the company was headed up by EMEA director, William Newton, and director~~ of ~~business development UK~~, ~~Tom Redmayne~~.	+
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−	~~In July 2016, Sadiq Khan reaffirmed~~ the Greater London Authority’s ~~endorsement when he took up~~ the ~~post of~~ Mayor~~, and in August, the iconic Shard became the seventh building in London to achieve the Wired Certified Platinum rating~~.	+
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−	~~September 2016 saw WiredScore launch in Manchester, its first UK city outside~~ London, where the company is working with progressive commercial real estate leaders, including CBRE Global Investors, Kennedy Wilson Europe, Legal & General Investment Management, Peel, Property Alliance, NOMA/Hermes Investment Management, Schroders and ~~Helical, and in which over 4 million sq. ft of property~~ has ~~already been committed to being~~ certified.	+
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−	~~Since launching~~ in ~~the UK~~, ~~the introduction of Wired Certification for London’s commercial buildings has been met with enthusiasm from occupiers~~, ~~landlords~~, ~~developers and office leasing agents alike~~, ~~with more than 25 million sq. ft of commercial buildings~~ and ~~developments already committed~~.	+

	= Wired Certification =		= Wired Certification =

−	[[File:Wiredscore1.jpg\|link=File:Wiredscore1.jpg]]	+	[[File:Wiredscore1.jpg\|link=File:Wiredscore1.jpg]]WiredScore owns and operates Wired Certification, a digital connectivity rating scheme that acts as an independent digital connectivity benchmark and provides landlords with insights to enhance their building's digital infrastructure. WiredScore certifies buildings across commercial, Build to Rent residential properties and mixed-use neighbourhoods, earning each project a certification rating out of five based on point-based credits.
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−	Wired Certification is a ~~trusted mark for buildings independently certified~~ as ~~providing cutting-edge~~ digital ~~infrastructure, helping occupiers make an informed decision before signing a lease, and providing developers~~ and landlords with ~~a benchmark from which they can improve and market~~ their ~~buildings’ connectivity standards~~.	+
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−	WiredScore ~~believes that tenants have three prime concerns regarding their building’s internet provision:~~	+
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−	* How quickly they can get set up.	+
−	* How resilient the internet is.	+
−	* What price they will pay for the kind of speed they are going to ~~receive.~~	+
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−	~~These concerns form the basis of the main criteria WiredScore uses when certifying a building’s connectivity.~~	+
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−	~~=== Pure connectivity ===~~	+
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−	~~WiredScore looks at how many internet service providers are coming into a building~~ and ~~the medium they’re coming in on; i.e. whether it’s copper coax~~, ~~RH wireless, or fibre.~~	+
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−	~~=== Infrastructure ===~~	+
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−	~~WiredScore takes into consideration factors such as whether the building has dual points~~ of ~~entry, whether it has diverse vertical risers, secure telecommunications rooms, and sufficient horizontal run space~~.	+

−	~~For example~~, ~~is there enough space to run new cabling in the risers? Does the landlord have a standard Wayleave agreement in place to enable new service providers to be brought in quickly?~~	+	WiredScore certifies buildings across five different levels, including Under Certification, Wired Certified, Wired Certified Silver, Wired Certified Gold, Wired Certified Platinum.

−	~~A score is allocated to each~~ of ~~these aspects, with~~ the ~~total corresponding to~~ a ~~rating; not certified~~, ~~certified~~, ~~silver, gold or platinum, although only 5%~~ of ~~buildings are ever expected to receive this best-~~in~~-class rating~~.	+	Wired Certification measures the quality and resilience of the digital infrastructure of a building, mobile coverage, the choice of internet service providers, and whether the building’s critical digital infrastructure is safe and secure from any physical damage. The certification ensures the building has the infrastructure in place to adapt to future technological advancements.

	== Wired Certification for developments and re-developments ==		== Wired Certification for developments and re-developments ==

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	New construction projects and re-developments represent tremendous opportunities to plan for and implement the best possible connectivity infrastructure, and Wired Certification for developments and re-developments analyses the connectivity potential and infrastructure of these projects.		New construction projects and re-developments represent tremendous opportunities to plan for and implement the best possible connectivity infrastructure, and Wired Certification for developments and re-developments analyses the connectivity potential and infrastructure of these projects.

−	~~Recently, for~~ example, Here East, the digital campus converted from the former Olympic Press and Broadcast Centres, located in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, was awarded the highest digital connectivity rating for development and re-development.	+	For example, Here East, the digital campus converted from the former Olympic Press and Broadcast Centres, located in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, was awarded the highest digital connectivity rating for development and re-development.

	Here East received outstanding praise from WiredScore for its flexibility, diversity, and power:		Here East received outstanding praise from WiredScore for its flexibility, diversity, and power:

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−	Wired Certification ~~acts as~~ a trusted mark for buildings independently certified as providing cutting-edge digital infrastructure, helping occupiers to make an informed decision before signing a lease, and providing developers and landlords with a benchmark from which they can improve and market their buildings’ connectivity standards.	+	Wired Certification is a trusted mark for buildings independently certified as providing cutting-edge digital infrastructure, helping occupiers make an informed decision before signing a lease, and providing developers and landlords with a benchmark from which they can improve and market their buildings’ connectivity standards.

	WiredScore believes that tenants have three prime concerns regarding their building’s internet provision:		WiredScore believes that tenants have three prime concerns regarding their building’s internet provision:
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	* How quickly they can get set up.		* How quickly they can get set up.
	* How resilient the internet is.		* How resilient the internet is.
−	* What price ~~they’ll~~ pay for the kind of speed ~~they’re~~ going to receive.	+	* What price they will pay for the kind of speed they are going to receive.

−	These concerns form the basis of the main criteria WiredScore uses when certifying a building’s connectivity. ~~To address them the company looks at the following inputs:~~	+	These concerns form the basis of the main criteria WiredScore uses when certifying a building’s connectivity.

	=== Pure connectivity ===		=== Pure connectivity ===
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	WiredScore takes into consideration factors such as whether the building has dual points of entry, whether it has diverse vertical risers, secure telecommunications rooms, and sufficient horizontal run space.		WiredScore takes into consideration factors such as whether the building has dual points of entry, whether it has diverse vertical risers, secure telecommunications rooms, and sufficient horizontal run space.
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−	~~=== Readiness - both legal and practical ===~~

	For example, is there enough space to run new cabling in the risers? Does the landlord have a standard Wayleave agreement in place to enable new service providers to be brought in quickly?		For example, is there enough space to run new cabling in the risers? Does the landlord have a standard Wayleave agreement in place to enable new service providers to be brought in quickly?

	A score is allocated to each of these aspects, with the total corresponding to a rating; not certified, certified, silver, gold or platinum, although only 5% of buildings are ever expected to receive this best-in-class rating.		A score is allocated to each of these aspects, with the total corresponding to a rating; not certified, certified, silver, gold or platinum, although only 5% of buildings are ever expected to receive this best-in-class rating.
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	== Wired Certification for developments and re-developments ==		== Wired Certification for developments and re-developments ==

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	= WiredScore - Introduction =		= WiredScore - Introduction =

−	When it comes to selecting office space, many organisations will consider how factors such as the property’s layout, local amenities and transport links will impact ~~their employees’~~ productivity, without taking into account the connectivity capacity which underpins the majority of their business operations.	+	When it comes to selecting office space, many organisations will consider how factors such as the property’s layout, local amenities and transport links will impact productivity, but without taking into account the connectivity capacity which underpins the majority of their business operations.

−	Internet connectivity plays a vital role in the success of every business, so ~~it’s~~ important that they can operate in spaces which enable them to be productive, innovative, and drive growth.	+	Internet connectivity plays a vital role in the success of every business, so it is important that they can operate in spaces which enable them to be productive, innovative, and drive growth. However, some buildings have low connectivity capacity, offering little choice of internet service provider, and no resiliency in case of accidents.

−	~~However, if you only discover after signing a ten-year lease~~ that ~~your~~ building ~~has low connectivity capacity, offering little choice of~~ internet ~~service provider~~, ~~and no resiliency~~ in ~~case of accidents, then it's too late~~.	+	Businesses can end up leasing space without really considering the connectivity limits within that building. And when a business relies on the internet for its success, six months in a building with poor access can feel like a very long time.

−	Businesses can often end up leasing space without really considering the connectivity limits within that building. And when a business relies on the internet for its success, six months in a building with poor access can feel like a very long time.	+	According to [http://info.wiredscore.com/research-manchester-connectivity-future?__hstc=102379230.562416ad31eea4fb74196d6d4304aabf.1477314754700.1477382208196.1478013692508.3&__hssc=102379230.1.1478088683066&__hsfp=2710653956&hsCtaTracking=34e731f8-56a4-42bc-9d44-9db5a3c9af0b%7Ca647d66e-6c45-472a-bbee-426f3ee615d9 ‘Manchester: A Connected Future]’, WiredScore’s 2016 report into ways of attracting more businesses to the growing tech hub, a third of northern tech workers were found to believe that more businesses would be attracted to the city if landlords were able to offer greater or improved connectivity. Developers, landlords and property agents, however, have not had a means of articulating how good the connectivity in their buildings is.
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−	~~Indeed, according~~ to [http://info.wiredscore.com/research-manchester-connectivity-future?__hstc=102379230.562416ad31eea4fb74196d6d4304aabf.1477314754700.1477382208196.1478013692508.3&__hssc=102379230.1.1478088683066&__hsfp=2710653956&hsCtaTracking=34e731f8-56a4-42bc-9d44-9db5a3c9af0b%7Ca647d66e-6c45-472a-bbee-426f3ee615d9 ‘Manchester: A Connected Future]’, WiredScore’s ~~recent~~ report into ~~potential~~ ways of attracting more businesses to the growing tech hub, a third of northern tech workers believe that more businesses would be attracted to the city if landlords were able to offer greater or improved connectivity.	+
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−	Developers, landlords and property agents, however, have ~~never~~ had a means of articulating ~~just~~ how good the connectivity in their buildings is~~. Until now~~.	+

	= WiredScore - a brief history =		= WiredScore - a brief history =

−	WiredScore was first developed in New York in 2013 by leaders in real estate, technology and telecommunications, ~~and~~ with endorsement from Mayor Bloomberg~~, with the goal of improving the city’s technology infrastructure.~~	+	WiredScore was first developed in New York in 2013 by leaders in real estate, technology and telecommunications, with endorsement from Mayor Bloomberg.
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−	A UK launch followed in November 2015, with an endorsement from the then Mayor of London, Boris Johnson. With a number of London buildings including London City Hall, The Leadenhall Building and CityPoint were already committed to the scheme, the company was headed up by EMEA director, William Newton, and director of business development UK, Tom Redmayne.	+

−	~~In July 2016~~, ~~Sadiq Khan reaffirmed the Greater London Authority’s~~ endorsement ~~when he took up~~ the ~~post of~~ Mayor ~~and in August~~, ~~the iconic Shard became the seventh building in~~ London to ~~achieve~~ the ~~Wired Certified Platinum rating~~.	+	A UK launch followed in November 2015, with an endorsement from the then Mayor of London, Boris Johnson. With a number of London buildings including London City Hall, The Leadenhall Building and CityPoint already committed to the scheme, the company was headed up by EMEA director, William Newton, and director of business development UK, Tom Redmayne.

−	~~September~~ 2016 ~~saw WiredScore launch in Manchester~~, ~~its first UK city outside of~~ London~~, where~~ the ~~company is working with progressive commercial real estate leaders~~, ~~including CBRE Global Investors, Kennedy Wilson Europe, Legal & General Investment Management, Peel, Property Alliance, NOMA/Hermes Investment Management, Schroders~~ and ~~Helical~~, ~~and~~ in ~~which over 4 million sq. ft of property has already been committed~~ to ~~being certified~~.	+	In July 2016, Sadiq Khan reaffirmed the Greater London Authority’s endorsement when he took up the post of Mayor, and in August, the iconic Shard became the seventh building in London to achieve the Wired Certified Platinum rating.

−	~~Since launching~~ in ~~the~~ UK, the ~~introduction of Wired Certification for London’s commercial buildings has been met~~ with ~~enthusiasm from occupiers~~, ~~landlords~~, ~~developers~~ and ~~office leasing agents alike~~, ~~with~~ over 25 million sq. ft of ~~commercial buildings and developments~~ already committed.	+	September 2016 saw WiredScore launch in Manchester, its first UK city outside London, where the company is working with progressive commercial real estate leaders, including CBRE Global Investors, Kennedy Wilson Europe, Legal & General Investment Management, Peel, Property Alliance, NOMA/Hermes Investment Management, Schroders and Helical, and in which over 4 million sq. ft of property has already been committed to being certified.

−	~~Those actively supporting~~ the ~~scheme include some of property’s leading developers~~, ~~asset managers and~~ occupiers ~~including Derwent London~~, ~~British Land~~, ~~Land Securities~~ and ~~Legal & General~~, with ~~collaborative workspace provider WeWork now insisting on Wired Certification reports when evaluating all new property acquisitions~~.	+	Since launching in the UK, the introduction of Wired Certification for London’s commercial buildings has been met with enthusiasm from occupiers, landlords, developers and office leasing agents alike, with more than 25 million sq. ft of commercial buildings and developments already committed.

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	Wired Certification acts as a trusted mark for buildings independently certified as providing cutting-edge digital infrastructure, helping occupiers to make an informed decision before signing a lease, and providing developers and landlords with a benchmark from which they can improve and market their buildings’ connectivity standards.		Wired Certification acts as a trusted mark for buildings independently certified as providing cutting-edge digital infrastructure, helping occupiers to make an informed decision before signing a lease, and providing developers and landlords with a benchmark from which they can improve and market their buildings’ connectivity standards.

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= WiredScore - Introduction =

Benchmarking connectivity for greater understanding of digital infrastructure

When it comes to selecting office space, many organisations will consider how factors such as the property’s layout, local amenities and transport links will impact their employees’ productivity, without taking into account the connectivity capacity which underpins the majority of their business operations.

Internet connectivity plays a vital role in the success of every business, so it’s important that they can operate in spaces which enable them to be productive, innovative, and drive growth.

However, if you only discover after signing a ten-year lease that your building has low connectivity capacity, offering little choice of internet service provider, and no resiliency in case of accidents, then it's too late.

Businesses can often end up leasing space without really considering the connectivity limits within that building. And when a business relies on the internet for its success, six months in a building with poor access can feel like a very long time.

Indeed, according to [http://info.wiredscore.com/research-manchester-connectivity-future?__hstc=102379230.562416ad31eea4fb74196d6d4304aabf.1477314754700.1477382208196.1478013692508.3&__hssc=102379230.1.1478088683066&__hsfp=2710653956&hsCtaTracking=34e731f8-56a4-42bc-9d44-9db5a3c9af0b%7Ca647d66e-6c45-472a-bbee-426f3ee615d9 ‘Manchester: A Connected Future]’, WiredScore’s recent report into potential ways of attracting more businesses to the growing tech hub, a third of northern tech workers believe that more businesses would be attracted to the city if landlords were able to offer greater or improved connectivity.

Developers, landlords and property agents, however, have never had a means of articulating just how good the connectivity in their buildings is. Until now.

= WiredScore - a brief history =

WiredScore was first developed in New York in 2013 by leaders in real estate, technology and telecommunications, and with endorsement from Mayor Bloomberg, with the goal of improving the city’s technology infrastructure.

A UK launch followed in November 2015, with an endorsement from the then Mayor of London, Boris Johnson. With a number of London buildings including London City Hall, The Leadenhall Building and CityPoint were already committed to the scheme, the company was headed up by EMEA director, William Newton, and director of business development UK, Tom Redmayne.

In July 2016, Sadiq Khan reaffirmed the Greater London Authority’s endorsement when he took up the post of Mayor and in August, the iconic Shard became the seventh building in London to achieve the Wired Certified Platinum rating.

September 2016 saw WiredScore launch in Manchester, its first UK city outside of London, where the company is working with progressive commercial real estate leaders, including CBRE Global Investors, Kennedy Wilson Europe, Legal & General Investment Management, Peel, Property Alliance, NOMA/Hermes Investment Management, Schroders and Helical, and in which over 4 million sq. ft of property has already been committed to being certified.

Since launching in the UK, the introduction of Wired Certification for London’s commercial buildings has been met with enthusiasm from occupiers, landlords, developers and office leasing agents alike, with over 25 million sq. ft of commercial buildings and developments already committed.

Those actively supporting the scheme include some of property’s leading developers, asset managers and occupiers including Derwent London, British Land, Land Securities and Legal & General, with collaborative workspace provider WeWork now insisting on Wired Certification reports when evaluating all new property acquisitions.

= Wired Certification =

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Wired Certification acts as a trusted mark for buildings independently certified as providing cutting-edge digital infrastructure, helping occupiers to make an informed decision before signing a lease, and providing developers and landlords with a benchmark from which they can improve and market their buildings’ connectivity standards.

WiredScore believes that tenants have three prime concerns regarding their building’s internet provision:

* How quickly they can get set up.
* How resilient the internet is.
* What price they’ll pay for the kind of speed they’re going to receive.

These concerns form the basis of the main criteria WiredScore uses when certifying a building’s connectivity. To address them the company looks at the following inputs:

=== Pure connectivity ===

WiredScore looks at how many internet service providers are coming into a building and the medium they’re coming in on; i.e. whether it’s copper coax, RH wireless, or fibre.

=== Infrastructure ===

WiredScore takes into consideration factors such as whether the building has dual points of entry, whether it has diverse vertical risers, secure telecommunications rooms, and sufficient horizontal run space.

=== Readiness - both legal and practical ===

For example, is there enough space to run new cabling in the risers? Does the landlord have a standard Wayleave agreement in place to enable new service providers to be brought in quickly?

A score is allocated to each of these aspects, with the total corresponding to a rating; not certified, certified, silver, gold or platinum, although only 5% of buildings are ever expected to receive this best-in-class rating.

== Wired Certification for developments and re-developments ==

New construction projects and re-developments represent tremendous opportunities to plan for and implement the best possible connectivity infrastructure, and Wired Certification for developments and re-developments analyses the connectivity potential and infrastructure of these projects.

Recently, for example, Here East, the digital campus converted from the former Olympic Press and Broadcast Centres, located in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, was awarded the highest digital connectivity rating for development and re-development.

Here East received outstanding praise from WiredScore for its flexibility, diversity, and power:

* Flexibility: The number of internet service providers being installed in both buildings gives tenants flexibility as they have a variety of providers to choose from.
* Diversity: Multiple universal communications chambers surrounding the Press Centre and Broadcast Centre makes installation of new services fast and easy, and there are multiple communication points of entry, as well as diverse risers, in each building which creates full redundancy and reduces the risk of any single point of failure.
* Power: The power for both buildings is fed from three individual substations which increases the resiliency and redundancy.

Just as providing Energy Performance Certificates has prompted increased investments to improve buildings’ energy efficiency so, in time, WiredScore hopes that connectivity benchmarks will help drive greater understanding of digital infrastructure.

While not every building can be Platinum rated, every business does need to have a clear view on whether potential office space has the capacity to support its future growth, and WiredScore believes its benchmarking is an important step in providing that view – both to businesses, developers and landlords alike.

For further information, visit [http://wiredscore.co.uk/ WiredScore].

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Bluetooth.
* Building management systems.
* Ethernet.
* Extranet.
* In-building wireless.
* Internet of things.
* Local area network.
* Smart buildings.
* The smart buildings market.
* WiFi.
* Wireless vs wired building energy management system.

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