Zan Compute

Zan Compute operates as a technology firm specializing in IoT and AI-driven solutions for facility and janitorial management. The company was founded in 2014 by Junaith Shahabdeen, who now serves as CEO. Shahabdeen, leveraging over a decade of experience in data science and machine learning from roles at companies like Intel, established Zan Compute initially as an analytics company before pivoting to focus on the facility maintenance sector. K. Sridharan, a former colleague of Shahabdeen's at Intel with extensive experience in product management and technology leadership, joined as a partner and Chief Product Officer in early 2016.

The company's core offering is the Zanitor platform, a mobile and cloud-based system that transforms manual cleaning processes into a data-driven operation. Zanitor utilizes a network of vendor-agnostic IoT sensors that can be retrofitted onto existing facility fixtures to monitor a wide range of variables. These include the levels of consumables like toilet paper, towels, and soap, as well as trash can capacity, water usage, and foot traffic. The collected data is analyzed by machine learning algorithms in the cloud to identify usage patterns and predict maintenance needs. This enables a shift from fixed cleaning schedules to a predictive, just-in-time model, dispatching staff as needed through alerts and a mobile application. This data-driven approach is designed to optimize labor allocation and reduce material waste, with clients reporting savings of 15 to 30 percent.

Zan Compute serves clients such as property owners, facility managers, and building service providers across various sectors including commercial office buildings, airports, universities, and hospitals. The business model appears to be a B2B solution, providing the hardware (sensors) and software (Zanitor platform) to these clients, likely on a subscription or service basis. The company has secured over $2.2 million in funding, including a seed round of over $1 million in January 2019, with investors such as Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Daycon Products, and Impala Ventures.

A key component of their technology is the ZanWave sensor, a radar-based system that provides privacy-aware occupancy tracking to understand usage and predict cleaning needs beyond restrooms, extending to conference rooms and other common areas. The entire platform is designed to be open and flexible, allowing for the integration of third-party sensors. By providing actionable insights, Zan Compute aims to help its clients improve operational efficiency, enhance occupant experience, and reduce their carbon footprint by minimizing water and material waste.

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