The IT/OT Convergence in Smart Buildings
Article by Dan Ronald. Originally published in BICSI ICT Today June 27, 2022. Working with facilities will not always be smooth, as both have different backgrounds, different training, and different perspectives. But ongoing IT/OT convergence demands it. The world of IT does not look quite like it did 40, or even 30 years ago. As […]
BACnet Router Basics: What They Are and When You Need One
The concept of “routers” and “gateways” for BACnet management has morphed a lot over time: A BACnet router and a BACnet gateway can be the same thing, but they don’t have to be. You may need both of them to maintain communications across your networks, but you’ll probably have them both already. And don’t forget […]
Facing the Cybersecurity Challenge in Smart Building Automation
Security is not about making the network 100 percent impenetrable. It is unlikely that any system in the world is completely secure. A large majority of breaches are an attack of opportunity, and if bad actors see a way in, they will take it. But if sufficient obstacles are in place to deter them, they […]
The MSTP Mistakes Everyone Makes (But You Don’t Have To)
BACnet MS/TP, and BACnet MS/TP troubleshooting, has been around for a long time. And while smart building systems continue to transition towards IP-based solutions, there are still a lot of MS/TP networks everywhere. They remain a robust, cost-effective way to create and maintain building automation systems. So what does that mean for those who may not […]
Get to Know BACnet, BACnet/IP and MS/TP?
BACnet, short for Building Automation and Control Network, is a communication protocol used to connect and manage devices in building systems like HVAC, lighting, security, and more. It’s a universal language that lets different equipment, even from different manufacturers, talk to each other and work together seamlessly. This open standard makes it easier for building […]
