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Understanding NotPetya, the latest cyberattack

 

There’s a new cyberattack ravaging Microsoft PCs worldwide, and it’s taking no prisoners. NotPetya is not some cash-grab ransomware attack. It’s a highly evolved virus that some are speculating is the work of professionals.

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Data analytics at the forefront of Realcomm 2017

 

The team from Optigo Networks recently returned from Realcomm/IBCon 2017 in San Diego, California. We had a great week connecting with friends and partners, and hearing about industry trends at one of the biggest real estate conferences of the year.

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Take control of your BACnet network with live site monitoring

 

Vancouver, BC, June 19, 2017 – Live reporting on BACnet networks is now a reality. A cutting-edge new release from Vancouver-based Optigo Networks makes it possible to monitor your smart building’s network at all times. The Capture Service and BACnet Site Monitoring features on Visual BACnetTM, an advanced diagnostics platform, give users the ability to schedule packet captures (pcaps), and to be alerted as soon as there are any changes to their network’s health.

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New: Site Monitoring for your BACnet network

 

Has your BACnet network ever been hit with a sudden wave of devastating issues? Devices going offline and refusing to come back on; a network that has slowed to a crawl; or breakers randomly restarting? If you aren’t regularly looking at your BACnet network’s health, you could be in for surprises like these. Small problems might be simmering under the surface, only to be set off by a small network addition.

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Top three reasons you need a service contract

 

Getting a service contract with your systems integrator might seem hard to justify.

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Five benefits to using fiber on your OT network

 

Cabling is the line of communication between your smart building’s devices. Without cable connecting the HVAC, lighting, security, and other Operational Technology (OT) to switches and routers, your building’s network might as well be empty.

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Improve your energy analytics with BACnet

 

Analyzing a smart building’s network data can help to pinpoint a plethora of problems. Australian energy analytics company, BUENO Systems, looks at energy usage to help buildings save money and be more sustainable.

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Put security first

 

We all know the importance of security in a building network. One seemingly minor risk like an unlocked port under the wrong circumstances can jeopardize the security of the entire building system. This is why, the very first thing you want to do after commissioning new devices is secure the network.

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Monitor smart with Optigo at Realcomm 2017

 

The team from Optigo Networks is heading to San Diego for Realcomm and IBcon, June 14-15. We are launching exciting new innovations for both Optigo Connect and Visual BACnet, with centralized monitoring and management systems for your smart building.