A digital asset is anything digital that has value, establishes ownership, and is discoverable including photos, manuscripts, documents, data, cryptocurrencies, and much more. These features are increasingly important as they become more a part of our professional and personal lives and become essential for businesses and governments as Industry 4.0 ascends on us. With advancements such as: Building Information Modeling (BIM), digital fabrication, and automation; architects are empowered to create intelligent, efficient, and sustainable spaces.

The National DigiFoundry (NDF) is a national collaboration initiative to foster continuous innovation in the digital asset ecosystem with facilities at UT San Antonio. Learn more about the NDF by visiting the link above or downloading the NDF Overview.

The integration of sensors, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and data analytics allows for real-time monitoring and optimization of building performance. This results in enhanced energy efficiency, improved occupant comfort, and reduced environmental impact. Furthermore, the emergence of smart cities and interconnected infrastructure opens up new possibilities for architects to design cohesive, resilient, and user-centered urban environments that foster innovation, connectivity, and well-being.

Mr. Jackson is a global business technology thought leader, video podcast producer, and best-selling author. He has provided technology consulting services to multiple global firms, including Applied Materials, AT&T Business, IBM, Intel, Fujitsu, SAP, NTT, and Ericsson. Mr. Jackson's commercial experience includes Worldwide Sales Executive, Pervasive Computing for IBM, and SAIC Director of Cloud Computing. As Vice President of global I.T. Projects at J.P. Morgan Chase, through direct reports in New York, Singapore, and London, Mr. Jackson led the company's global Y2K transition efforts and its adoption of internet-based banking.