Your OT Network Service Checklist: Is It Time to Modernize?
Gone are the days of waiting for something to break. A well-maintained service checklist is an indispensable tool for ensuring optimal performance, robust security, and peak operational efficiency. Whether you’re managing your own OT network infrastructure, collaborating with an IT team, or providing top-tier services to clients, a proactive checklist can prevent costly oversights and […]
Cloud-Based OT Network Management: The Advantages Are Here
One of the most significant drivers of change in networking, IT, and OT alike, has been the adoption of cloud technology. The shift toward cloud-based processing and design is not just a trend—it represents a paradigm shift in how OT networks are built, and how building automation is managed, monitored, and maintained. Let’s examine how […]
Industry Focus: The Importance of OT Networks in Data Center Operations
When a data center goes offline, the financial and operational consequences are immediate and severe. Data centers, which store and process massive amounts of data, are essential to our modern digital world. Downtime and service disruptions can result in substantial financial losses, so it is crucial to maintain uninterrupted operations— the five nines (99.999% uptime). […]
Overcoming Painful Labor Shortages in The OT Networking World
Automation Designer. Operations Engineer. Building Automation Controls Technician. At the time of writing, there’s over 1000 open automation and OT network roles currently advertised on LinkedIn. And that’s just North America. In India, for example, there’s an anticipated 8-9% growth in HVAC automation roles coming into 2025. OT Networking experts occupy a fairly niche role, […]
OT Networks & Energy Management: 5 Strategies That Deliver Real ROI
Operational technology (OT) networks and energy management systems can be powerful tools for driving energy efficiency. With ESG a chief mandate for many facilities teams, leveraging the data and capabilities of your energy management systems and OT networks has become a critical way to identify key opportunities to cut energy use and reduce costs. Let’s […]
How to Add Value with OptigoVN in Your Service Agreements
If you’re in the business of providing service, you know: One of the best ways to help up ROI is to maximize the value in every service contract you sell. Deploying OptigoVN is an easy way to do just that. We all know customer loyalty is important, and the numbers back it up. Returning customers […]
Collaborative OT Crisis Response: Getting the Right People the Right Data
Operational Technology (OT) networks are the backbone of essential systems—lighting, HVAC, elevators, and entry systems—making any unplanned downtime a critical event. Unlike IT networks, it’s unlikely a campus, hospital, or corporate data center has access to redundant building systems. The risks are manifold, not only to productivity but also to the health and safety of […]
THE BENEFITS OF COLLABORATIVE TRAINING
As OT networks continue to modernize, keeping teams up-to-date with the latest tools, approaches, and security threats is more important than ever. One great way to do this? Collaborative training sessions with facility OT teams and external system integrators (SIs) or vendors. For both facilities and external teams, staying up-to-date allows them to effectively manage […]
Better Collaboration Starts with Shared OT Network Access
Actionable insights only matter if teams can act on them. Too often, information gets siloed from the people who need it most, preventing effective team collaboration. Whether by design or disconnect, partners and facility managers frequently lose access to critical diagnostic data that could keep an OT network in top condition. But what if that […]
Best Practices for Managing Multiple OT Vendors in Your Network
Managing an operational technology (OT) network with multiple vendors can feel like conducting an orchestra. Each vendor handles specialized areas like HVAC, lighting, security, and building automation, all of which must work together harmoniously. However, achieving this coordination can be challenging. As the OT network manager, you face the task of aligning different priorities without […]
