BACnet Updates 2025: New Standards and Device Innovations Ahead
These advancements highlight its commitment to innovation, efficiency, and interoperability—ensuring that BACnet remains a cornerstone of the OT networking landscape. BACnet is arguably the most dominant communication protocol in Operational Technology (OT), and that’s not an accident. For over 40 years, the ASHRAE “BACnet Committee” has been working to guide the ongoing consensus around the […]
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 […]
From Visibility to Security: OT Networking Trends That Matter in 2025
For the past several years, Operational technology (OT) networking has been on the brink of transformation—as emerging technologies promise to reshape how we design and monitor smart building systems. From massive campuses and cutting-edge hospitals to high-tech data centers and more, there are always some new developments that have the potential to create smarter, more […]
Managing VLANs and BBMDs in BACnet Networks: A Practical Guide
On paper, virtual local area networks (VLANs) and BACnet Broadcast Management Devices (BBMDs) seem completely at odds. VLANs are meant to separate and segregate traffic into multiple subnets. At the same time, BBMDs are designed to bypass all that work to broadcast messages across different parts of the network without limiting which devices should get […]
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 […]
THE POWER OF SHARING DATA WITH EVERYONE
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 […]
How OT Networks Drive Decarbonization and Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is at the heart of many organizations’ policies to address their overall carbon footprints. For facilities operators, campus managers, and their vendors, the drive to decarbonize falls under their purview. Let’s look at what exactly decarbonization is, what impacts this policy has on OT networks, and some of the ways facilities and systems […]
What Is BACnet/SC? Understanding “The Next Generation” of BACnet Security
With the increasing integration of cloud-based systems, IoT devices, and external network connections, operational technology (OT) networks have become more vulnerable to cyber threats. For many organizations using building automation systems (BAS), focusing on operational efficiency and connectivity has historically outpaced the emphasis on security. Older OT systems, like MS/TP, often lack basic encryption and […]
