Our contributing Editor, Anto Budiardjo Monday Live! – C4SB – Smarter Stack – Div2525 – Interoperability – Digital Twins sent me this
I gave the transcript of Steve’s closing comment to chatGPT to convert to a blog; below is what I got back. I wonder if Ken wants to post this as an article in Steve’s name on AB, with Steve’s permission, of course.
Recently, there has been talk about the need for a new initiative in the building automation industry to solve a fundamental problem: interoperability and the use of cloud computing. The reality is that cloud computing has become a fact and more and more businesses are basing their products and technology on the cloud. This requires a shift away from the traditional on-premise way of thinking and an embrace of the cloud.
To make this all work together seamlessly and securely, there are specific challenges that need to be addressed, including cybersecurity and communication between the cloud and control systems downstream. The question is how to ensure that different systems can interoperate without involving specific vendors to solve the problem.
The objective of this new initiative is more ambitious than BACnet, which was focused on standardizing on-premise communications among similar or dissimilar systems. This new initiative seeks to address a higher level of challenges presented by the cloud in the world of building control.
The Interoperability Building Box (IBB) is the proposed solution to these challenges. The IBB aims to specify the requirements needed to address the challenges posed by the cloud and drive the industry to come up with products that meet those requirements. The IBB, if it exists, would solve a host of problems that the industry currently faces without a good solution.
The IBB is not just about standardizing communication between systems but also about ensuring that those systems can interoperate seamlessly and securely without the need for specific vendors to intervene. This will make it easier for building automation systems to work together and enable the industry to take full advantage of the benefits of cloud computing.
In conclusion, the Interoperability Building Box (IBB) is a proposed solution to the challenges posed by cloud computing in the world of building control. It aims to specify the requirements needed to address these challenges and drive the industry to come up with products that meet those requirements. The IBB is an ambitious initiative that seeks to ensure that building automation systems can interoperate seamlessly and securely without the need for specific vendors to intervene. If successful, the IBB could revolutionize the building automation industry and enable it to take full advantage of the benefits of cloud computing.
