The Ultimate BACnet FAQ

One of the biggest barriers we’ve encountered in the OT networking industry is the significant lack of easily accessible educational resources. For individuals who are new to the business of […]
IT OT Convergence: 3 Big Reasons IT Pros Should Care

The lines are blurring. More often than not, IT professionals are asked to be involved in the deployment, management, and monitoring of operational technology (OT) networks within their facilities. As […]
Unlocking the Full Potential of Your OT Network with Site Scopes

Ensuring optimal performance of your operational technology (OT) network is crucial in today’s rapidly evolving smart building technology environment. As networks become more complex, traditional monitoring and troubleshooting methods fall […]
The Master Systems Integrator Ultimate Guide

The who, what, where, why, and how of Master Systems Integrators. The Master Systems Integrator (MSI) is not a new term by any stretch of the imagination. It’s been setting […]
How to Stop DDoS Attacks on Your OT Network

There are a lot of factors that contribute to the poor performance, or even downtime, of an OT network, including distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. DDoS attacks often originate […]
How to Sell Service Contracts and Increase Revenue in 5 Steps

As a systems integrator, your relationship with your customer should never end after installation. Offering a full suite of ongoing service contracts can enhance the value of any sales agreement […]
BACnet Diagnostics Made Easy with Optigo Visual Networks

Whether you’re at the doctor’s office, in the classroom, or the mechanic’s, test results aren’t very helpful if you don’t understand the results. It’s the same with monitoring network traffic—the […]
Circular Networks in BACnet Systems: How to Detect and Fix Them

What Does a Circular Network Look Like? A circular network occurs when multiple routes to the same controller exist and communicate at the same time. This happens when two or […]
What You Need to Know About KNX in Smart Building Systems

BACnet gets compared to a lot of other protocols on the market, including LonWorks, Modbus, and KNX. We’re explaining how each of these protocols are different, and how they stack […]
What’s In a BACnet Packet Capture?

There comes a time in every OT technician’s life (probably more often than they’d like) when they just can’t figure out what the heck is going on. After all, BACnet […]