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the role of digital migration strategy advisor falls in the lap of a company or facility owner ’ s IT department to implement a smart IoT system , but this is not the correct methodology .
The knowledge base within the BMS industry in terms of a digital migration strategy for a building should be the first point of call . BMS consultants and contractors have the essential knowledge and the ability to make programming logic modifications and incorporate various components and systems far beyond the scope of an IT department . This further avoids problems before they are even created . Building management systems and digital migration should be seen squarely within the realm of the respective consultants and contractors .
A LOOK TO THE FUTURE The minute you migrate to a digital solution and implement a building management system , by the nature of technology , you should connect to the cloud . As technology develops , your stand-alone operating systems become obsolete over time and will eventually no longer be supported by the developers . However , cloud computing , as the future , continually offers the latest solutions and options and is suited to the exact needs of the client or application .
Open solutions have also created a platform for data analysis and comparison from all over the world in order to feed data to
AI-connected systems to be able to gather and evaluate the best possible outcomes for a particular system . These include system stress , imminent breakdowns , and management of components in such a case as well as notice in advance of maintenance or replacement needs .
Looking towards the idea of smart buildings and cities of the future BMS together with personal smart devices , tracking , predictive inputs and even connected transportation systems will enable mind blowing situations . Look out for the time that your car will tell you exactly where to park in the basement , your cell phone proximity will grant you access to your meeting in a building while guiding you to the exact room booked , and your watch will tell the building your current and preferred comfort temperature and ensure the room ’ s climate suits . Exciting to think about the future indeed ! RACA
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Carel Controls |
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Danfoss South Africa |
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Graduate School of Business , University of Cape Town |
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iLED ( Pty ) Ltd – a member of i4 Group |
5 . MQTT 6 . Science Direct
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