HOW TO CONNECT YOUR OT NETWORK TO OPTIGOVN (IN LESS THAN 5 MINTUES!)
Whether you’re new to OT networks or a seasoned expert, Optigo Visual Networks (OptigoVN) makes it simple to set up and start monitoring your network. To prove it, we created this step-by-step video guide to show you how easy it is to get your OT Network Setup with OptigoVN, your traffic data imported, and start […]
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 Optigo Visual Networks Helps You Sell More BACnet Hardware
Systems Integrators do best when they can provide customer support for the entire OT network. Not only are they a client’s partner for network planning, installation, and maintenance, but they also provide them with hardware sales. Keeping a client within a hardware ecosystem you know and trust can have a big impact on future support […]
Global Who-Is Storms Slowing You Down? Here’s How to Spot Them
BACnet global broadcast messages are important for device discovery, notifications, and other common operations. But without constraints, they can grow into BACnet broadcast storms, slowing your network to a crawl. Find out how to find and solve them with Optigo Visual Networks (OptigoVN). Who-Is, I-Am, and BACnet Broadcasts BACnet devices are a chatty bunch. The […]
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 IT OT convergence progresses, additional goals for energy efficiency, decarbonization, and cybersecurity make it essential for IT professionals to develop a deeper understanding of OT […]
Maximize Network Visibility and ROI 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 short. This is where Site Scopes, an advanced OT network diagnostic tool for Optigo Visual Networks, comes into play. But what makes Site Scopes indispensable? […]
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 from outside bad actors looking to intentionally take your systems down. But that isn’t always the case. A DDoS can also be completely unintentional. Luckily, […]
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 results are here to help you, but knowing how to act on them is just as important. With over 25 out-of-the-box BACnet diagnostics (and more […]
BACnet Network Health: What IT Professionals Need to Know
The Internet of Things (IoT) has brought millions of commercial buildings into the networked era. There’s never been more connected devices in our buildings than there are today, and those numbers keep climbing. The rise of IoT also marks a convergence of sorts between systems that have traditionally been siloed: IT and OT networking. Ultimately […]
