MANAGING VLANS AND BBMDS ON AN OT NETWORK
If you’ve worked within a BACnet/IP environment for a while, you’ve probably encountered or defined your own VLAN. VLANs can be used just like physical BACnet switches to isolate BACnet devices into different segments to reduce broadcast traffic across the entire network or to segment devices based on physical location, function, or security requirements.
COLLABORATION IN CRISIS: MAXIMIZING REPSPONSES IN OT NETWORK EMERGENCIES
Turns out, there are a lot of opportunities for a collaborative crisis response, from paper plans to ongoing training and drilling. When internal teams and external vendors work together effectively, they can streamline crisis management, reduce downtime, and mitigate costs.
THE BENEFITS OF COLLABORATIVE TRAINING
Keeping OT networking skills up-to-date is crucial, and collaborative training sessions with internal OT teams and external systems integrators are a great way to make that happen. These sessions boost knowledge sharing, enhance collaboration, manage risks proactively, and even save on costs.
WHEN DO YOU NEED SITE SCOPES?
Let’s delve into several compelling reasons to consider incorporating a Site Scope, providing you with the insights and tools necessary to keep your network running smoothly.
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 […]
THE GUIDE TO MANAGING MULTIPLE OT VENDORS ON SITE
We’ve rounded up some of the most common challenges faced by OT managers with multiple vendors, and best practices you can follow to effectively project manage your teams and prevent problems from cropping up down the road.
HOW OPTIGOVN HELPS HARDWARE SALES
Selling hardware to your customers is a net positive for everyone. So how do you encourage customers to break into their budgets for upgrades and replacements? Leveraging OptigoVN is a great way to bring data-based proof to your customers when it comes time to make recommendations.
IT OT Convergence: 3 Big Reasons IT Pros Should Care
As our buildings become more and more integrated, the two teams must come together in this ecosystem.
The Master Systems Integrator Ultimate Guide
The who, what, where, why, and how of Master Systems Integrators.
How to Sell Service Contracts and Increase Revenue in 5 Steps
The true value of a sale doesn’t come until long after the first purchase order has come through. The real value comes from the service contracts that build a long-lasting and positive relationship with your clients, beyond just that of a “one-and-done deal” transaction.
