Category: Business Best Practices

How to Turn Diagnostics into Action Lists

Finding the fault is the *easy* part of BACnet troubleshooting. The harder part is what comes after: deciding what matters,...

Business Best Practices, Troubleshooting Tips

THE BENEFITS OF COLLABORATIVE TRAINING

Boost OT network efficiency with collaborative training between facility teams and integrators. Discover benefits and best practices here!...

Business Best Practices, Network Management

Collaborative OT Crisis Response: Getting the Right People the Right Data

Collaborative crisis response: Build resilient OT networks with teamwork, real-time data, and streamlined communication....

Business Best Practices, Network Management, Troubleshooting Tips

How Optigo Visual Networks Helps You Sell More BACnet Hardware

Learn how OptigoVN helps boost hardware sales to clients, helping you to increase profitability, and build repeat business and trust....

Business Best Practices, Network Management, OptigoVN

5 Reasons to Boost Visibility in Your OT Network

Learn how to increase visibility in OT networks to boost asset discovery, security, and operational efficiency....

Business Best Practices, Network Management, OptigoVN

Cloud-Based OT Network Management: The Advantages Are Here

Cloud-based OT network management, like OptigoVN, is bringing a lot of advantages over on-premise installation. Let's explore why....

BACnet Terminology, Business Best Practices, Network Management, OptigoVN

Simplify OT Compliance and Auditing with OptigoVN

OT compliance is a moving target. Learn how OptigoVN streamlines OT monitoring, reporting, and audit readiness for smart buildings....

Business Best Practices, Network Management, OptigoVN

Better Collaboration Starts with Shared OT Network Access

Boost OT network performance with transparent data sharing and team collaboration for seamless troubleshooting and proactive maintenance....

Business Best Practices, Network Management, OptigoVN

Overcoming Painful Labor Shortages in The OT Networking World

Navigate the skilled labor shortage in building automation and address the growing demand for qualified professionals in the industry....

Business Best Practices, Network Management

How to Demonstrate OT Network Health With OptigoVN Reports

A quick tutorial on how to easily create network health reports from OptigoVN to share with your organization or customers....

Business Best Practices, Network Management, OptigoVN

Why OT Network Projects Fail — and How to Prevent It

Discover why OT network projects fail—and the 5 steps OT pros can take to align stakeholders, avoid BACnet issues, and...

Business Best Practices, Network Management

How to Evaluate Smart Building Monitoring Software

Key Takeaways: Why Smart Building Teams Need Purpose-Built Network Monitoring Managing a portfolio of smart buildings means dealing with thousands...

Business Best Practices, Network Management, Troubleshooting Tips

7 Best OT Network Monitoring Tools for 2026

TL;DR: The best OT network monitoring tool for smart buildings depends on what you are troubleshooting. For BACnet and building...

Business Best Practices, Network Management, OptigoVN, Troubleshooting Tips

OT Network Readiness: The Prerequisite for FDD & Analytics

Fault detection and diagnostics only works if you create the best conditions for it to capture, analyze, and diagnose your...

Business Best Practices, Network Management, Troubleshooting Tips

How to Handshake, Ep. 4: When IT and OT have to Work Together

In episode 4 of How to Handshake, learn about the challenges and solutions in IT and OT collaboration and security...

Business Best Practices, Cybersecurity, Network Management, Podcast

Leading the Charge: Navigating the IT/OT Convergence

IT and OT collaboration is the bottleneck in building automation — not the technology. Here's how leadership and team structure...

Business Best Practices, Network Management

EllisDon: The One Number That Ends BACnet Blame Games

See how EllisDon uses a network health score to end multi-vendor blame games — one number that closes disputes in...

Business Best Practices, Case Studies, Network Management, OptigoVN, Troubleshooting Tips

How to Handshake, Ep. 2: Life after commissioning.

Dive into How to Handshake Episode 2 where we investigate the real work in building automation after commissioning teams leave....

Business Best Practices, Network Management, Podcast, Video

How to Handshake, Ep. 1: The drive for energy savings starts with OT networks

Join us for How to Handshake Episode 1 where industry experts discuss energy efficiency and the evolving OT landscape....

Business Best Practices, Network Management, Podcast, Video

The Optigo Playbook: 10 Proven Tips for BACnet/IP Network Design and Performance

OT best practices from Optigo's engineers — MS/TP tuning, COV thresholds, router capacity, VLAN segmentation, and continuous monitoring....

Business Best Practices, Network Management, Troubleshooting Tips

Net-Zero Buildings Demand High-Performing OT Networks

Reliable OT networks connect systems, cut energy waste, and make net zero buildings achievable—from design through everyday operations....

Business Best Practices, Energy Efficiency, Network Management, OptigoVN

Making Your New Partner Program Actually Work

Don't let a new partnership fail internally. Learn how change management aligns your team to drive growth and recurring revenue....

Business Best Practices, Network Management, OptigoVN

Making a Fresh Start? Here’s the Automation and OT Career Training To Make it Happen

Discover the top Building Automation and OT Career Training for 2026. Bridge the gap between mechanical and digital with our...

BACnet Terminology, Business Best Practices, Network Management, Troubleshooting Tips

For The Facilities! Your OT Network Questions, Answered: Ep. 11

Episode 11 of Your OT Network Questions Answered: Straightforward answers for Facilities Managers. No jargon allowed!...

BACnet Terminology, Business Best Practices, Network Management, OptigoVN, Troubleshooting Tips, Video