Category: Network Management

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

How to Handshake, Ep. 3: Is BACnet/SC the next step in OT networking?

Join us in How to Handshake Episode 3 as we explore BACnet Secure Connect with expert Nate Benes and its...

BACnet Terminology, Cybersecurity, Network Management, Podcast, Video

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

What is a Digital Twin and What Does It Mean for Your Building?

Learn what a BACnet digital twin can realistically deliver for your building—and why OT network health determines whether it works....

Network Management

Media Release: Optigo Networks’ Traffic Capture Debuts in Neeve App Marketplace

Explore the integration of Optigo Capture in Neeve for advanced BACnet monitoring and instant deployment for building automation....

Announcements, BACnet Terminology, Network Management, OptigoVN

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

When the BMS Looks Fine but the Building Isn’t

Find out how the BACnet router bottleneck caused discomfort for thousands and the troubleshooting struggles that followed....

Announcements, Case Studies, Network Management, Troubleshooting Tips

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

ENFRA: Energy Smart with Solid Networks

Learn about the critical role of Energy-as-a-Service in building sustainable futures for energy-efficient smart buildings....

Case Studies, Network Management, OptigoVN

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

Too Many COV Messages? Here’s How to Spot the Problem Fast

Are excessive COV messages clogging your BACnet network? Learn to diagnose high-frequency traffic and fix slowdowns fast with OptigoVN....

Network Management

OptigoVN Works with Every BAS. Here’s How.

Diagnose any BAS with OptigoVN. Monitor BACnet-centric and Engine-based systems (Niagara, Metasys) using Optigo Capture Tools....

Network Management, OptigoVN, Troubleshooting Tips

Your OT Network Questions, Answered: Ep. 13

Episode 13 of Your OT Network Questions, Answered: Straightforward answers to your questions....

Network Management, OptigoVN, Troubleshooting Tips, Video

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

The 2025 PCAP Recap: Optigo Networks’ State of the Network Report

State of the Network 2025 uses OptigoVN metrics across 2,008 OT networks to report growth, latency distribution, packet mix, and...

Network Management

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

Which is ‘Better’: BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus, or KNX (for 2025 and beyond)?

BAS protocols compared for 2025. Pros want to know: Which protocol is “better”: BACnet, Modbus, KNX, or LonWorks?...

BACnet Terminology, Network Management

OT Networks, IT Integration? Your OT Network Questions, Answered: Ep. 10

Episode 10 of Your OT Network Questions Answered: IT/OT convergence questions from readers answered by Ping!...

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

All About BBMDs, Pt 3! Your OT Network Questions, Answered: Ep. 9

Episode 9 of Your OT Network Questions Answered: User-submitted BBMD troubleshooting questions answered by Ping!...

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