Buyer's Guide to Environmental Monitoring
Protect your collections with confidence.
Environmental monitoring in heritage institutions is at a crossroads. Legacy systems such as Hanwell Pro have reached end-of-life, spare parts are scarce, and support is declining. Meanwhile, modern solutions deliver better reliability, easier setup, and deeper insight into collection environments. This guide helps you navigate that turning point—explaining the hidden costs of delay, the opportunities of new technologies, and the key criteria for choosing a system that can scale with your institution
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What's inside
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Vendor credibility & commitment — how to assess long-term reliability, heritage focus, and support quality
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Core features & functionality — essentials like sensors and alerts, plus extras and advanced tools that boost efficiency and protection
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Technology & security — connectivity choices (Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN, etc.), resilience, compliance, and data ownership
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Cost & total value — how to calculate true TCO, including support, staff workload, upkeep, and upgrades
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Internal readiness & process — who to involve (finance, facilities, IT, collections) and how to align approvals
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Evaluation & scoring framework — a weighted template to fairly compare vendors and build cross-team alignment
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Buying & implementation journey — a step-by-step roadmap from evaluation through installation and go-live
