Interoperability is a major requirement for building operators. Yet they face siloed systems and closed communication protocols due to the evolution of the BMS industry over the last 45 years. 

Data sharing and data integration are critical components of gathering data from multiple systems and IoT devices. Imbedded proprietary data protocols add complexity to a current building operators ability to have a single source of truth for their entire building portfolio.

The goal of this panel will be to challenge the status quo and examine the future of data protocols given the high demand for data integration along the supply chain and the asset lifecycle.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the limitations and risks of proprietary protocols and brand lock-in within building management systems (BMS), and evaluate how they hinder system interoperability and data integration across assets and portfolios.
2. Develop practical approaches for integrating diverse building systems and IoT devices to achieve a unified, single-pane-of-glass view of operations, even in environments with closed or legacy protocols.
3. Analyze emerging trends and future possibilities for open data protocols and interoperability standards, and understand their strategic value in improving energy management, operational efficiency, and long-term flexibility.

This is a virtual learning collaboration between ConnexFM and OSCRE