Optigo Networks Blog
Secure your networks with a single button
The importance of security in a building network cannot be overstated. One minor risk can quickly become a big one, and any vulnerability is an opportunity to the wrong person. Your unsecured HVAC system is an open door to your IT system or other network devices; a hacker could launch denial of service attacks, or shut down all security surveillance equipment.
Smart buildings crossing generational lines
Building automation is a fast-aging industry. It’s composed of workers who cut their teeth before buildings first became ‘smart’; people who can navigate a building’s network and diagnose problems in minutes; tremendously knowledgeable individuals who will be retiring in the next 10-20 years.
Troubleshoot BACnet five times faster with a single tool
Have you ever tried to solve a jigsaw puzzle without a picture to guide you? You might cobble together a complete image, but it will probably take far longer — and give you more of a headache — than if you started with the bigger picture.
Optigo Networks digs into data at Haystack Connect
The team from Optigo Networks recently had the pleasure of attending the third annual Haystack Connect in Tampa, Florida. This unique conference brings together some of the brightest minds in building automation, energy efficiency, and IoT to drive smart data use and inspire innovation.
Circular Networks: Detecting and solving them in your BACnet System
A Circular Network will quickly wreak havoc on your BACnet system. We’re here to help you figure out how it happens, how you can identify it and the steps you need to take to fix it.
What does a Circular Network look like?In order to end up with a circular network, you must have multiple IP to Ethernet routers. They can be from the same vendor or different vendors, but they will be on the same network. A circular network is as easy as enabling both protocols with a simple checkbox on both controllers.
Optigo Networks integrates with KMC Controls to Improve Smart Building Monitoring
Vancouver, May 8, 2017 - A brand new integration from Indiana-based KMC Controls and Vancouver-based Optigo Networks allows for full-system monitoring of building networks.
Visual BACnet Release - Version 1.9!
As usual we have been working away on some exciting new features in Visual BACnet. Launching May 5th, 2017, Version 1.9 will have the following new features
Introducing Visual BACnet Advanced Reporting
We are pleased to announce the latest addition to Visual BACnet – advanced reports! These reports are an account add-on, and enable you to share the information in Visual BACnet with your stakeholders – your customers, your partners, or your boss.
Optigo Networks dives into security at ISC West 2017
The team from Optigo Networks had a great time connecting with customers and new contacts at ISC West, April 4-7. The largest US security conference was teeming with attendees, eager to learn about the latest innovations. We covered the packed show floor and also hosted a small gathering.