This week’s Monday Live! Session dove deep into the value of a system of systems approach for building operations, focusing on the critical role of interoperability. We explored the challenges and opportunities presented by this concept, drawing heavily from the recent paper released by the Digital Twin Consortium and the Industrial Internet Consortium.
Key Takeaways:
- Interoperability Over Integration: The emphasis was on enabling independent systems to work together seamlessly rather than forcing complete integration.
- Value is in the Eye of the Beholder: The value proposition of a system of systems varies depending on the building type and business goals. Examples discussed included:
- Enhanced capabilities
- Resource optimization
- Improved decision making
- Increased reliability and resiliency
- Cross-domain innovation
- Strategic advantage
- Focus on the “How”: While understanding the “why” is important, the conversation emphasized the need to define the practical steps for achieving interoperability.
- The Need for an MVP: A call to action for the industry to develop a minimum viable product (MVP) that addresses the fundamental problem of interoperability and can be widely adopted.
“Interoperability is the number one focus. It’s the largest value inhibitor…We have all of this great technology, but we haven’t taken the time to establish the governance to allow it all to work most effectively together.”
🚀 #Interoperability is key to unlocking the true value of a #systemofsystems approach in #buildings! Check out the latest insights from this week’s #MondayLive discussion on achieving a minimum viable product (#MVP) for the industry. 💡
