IT Convergence
Convergence of Key Ontologies Could Drive the Standardization of Smart Buildings
July 14th, 2022The Worlds of Physical & Cyber Building Security are No Longer Separate
August 18th, 2019
IT Accelerates its Colonization of OT As Resistance Diminishes
The Internet of Things (IoT) is forcing the worlds of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) together as new environments like smart buildings link their OT systems to the information super-highway. The convergence of OT and IT is not a smooth one, however, issues surrounding business structure, skills shortages, data silos, cyber security and […]
Business Growth through Integration and now the Internet of Things
During the last 10 years there has been a demand for integrating all 3 physical security functions and this has gradually progressed top down from the Enterprise to the SMB market. Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software has been adopted in the public sector to create interoperability between safety & security systems including fire detection, […]
Audio: Securing the Internet of Things in Smart Buildings
For those who missed it or want to listen again, below is the Audio Stream from our 3rd Free Webinar in the 2016 Smart Buildings Series, sponsored by Tridium… “How can we Secure our Smart Buildings against Cyber Attack?” A Webinar Q&A with Hugh Boyes CEng FIET discussing how Building Owners and Operators can best […]
The Blurred Line between Facilities & IT Departments in Smart Buildings
Sensor rich LED bulbs cover the office ceiling late on a Wednesday evening; they know Steve is there because the motion sensor detects his movements. In fact the building’s central control system already predicted he would be there because he always stays late on a Wednesday. If it could, it might speculate as to why, […]
Convergence & Integration – Part 1 Proving the Business Case
Allan McHale, Director of Memoori reviews the business case for convergence and integration in buildings and explains why this will change the business model and have a significant impact on merger acquisition and alliance. This is a complex subject because it involves so many different stakeholders in the supply chain with some being protective of […]