Canadian telecoms operator Telus is partnering with property and insurance firm Duuo to expand property operators access to Smart Building solutions, and provide residents with insurance and financing that takes into account the security and property management advantages of Smart Building residency and remote alerting.

Duuo’s roster of property managers will receive priority access to the TELUS Smart Building solutions, which, through the installation of smart hardware, increases building efficiency and reduces operating expenses.

Telus provides a portfolio of Smart Building technologies that include building automation, security, entertainment and connectivity. The company also provides residents with a smartphone app that allows remote locking and unlocking of doors, thermostat adjustments, water leak detection, and temporary visitor access code creation.

Buildings that already have TELUS Smart Building technology will be able to ensure their residents have active insurance by accessing features like automatic insurance purchase and cancellation alerts from Duuo. Their tenants will also receive preferred pricing on Duuo Tenant Insurance.

EVP of Emerging & Adjacent Business Models at Co-operators, Steve Phillips, sees a clear fit between Duuo and TELUS. “We believe the TELUS Smart Building offering is the perfect complement to our existing Duuo Tenant Insurance partnership programme as we both share a commitment to improving experiences for property managers and tenants while also providing a higher level of protection.”

Erin Walker, Director of Residential Smart Communities at TELUS, is looking forward to the enhanced value this partnership will bring to TELUS Smart Building customers. “Ensuring tenants have affordable coverage in place is an effective way to keep a building protected against high operational costs. We find Duuo’s easy, online solution to be a perfect fit for our clients, as it aligns with our shared mission of simplifying day-to-day operations and reducing costs while enhancing the lives of residents and owners.”

As the programme continues to evolve, TELUS Smart Building and Duuo hope to further integrate their technology solutions to create a seamless experience for property managers and their tenants.

In September last year, Telus announced that it had signed a partnership with Arlington Street Investments that would allow it to expand its Smart Building footprint.