Digitalisation, automation and hybrid systems: the Intellify team discusses the future of building management
Building management and energy management are currently undergoing the most rapid transformation seen in recent decades. From digitalisation and data analytics to the new EPBD/EED regulations – the sector is becoming more complex, smarter and more demanding. In the public sphere, we most often hear the debate “cloud or BMS?”, but this is only a small fragment of a much broader discussion about how buildings are actually managed and what the smartest solutions are for their management. That is why the Intellify team got together for a chat to explain what is currently happening in the world of building automation and digitalisation.
In the latest podcast episode, Intellify CEO Dāvis Bočoks, Technical Director Andris Krūmiņš and Product Manager Annija Zikmane discuss:
- How digitalisation is changing building energy consumption and CO₂emissions reduction
- The latest regulations (EPBD, EED, SRI) and how they are driving the requirements for ‘smart’ buildings
- Why hybrid systems (PLC + cloud) are becoming the new norm
- The importance of open protocols (BACnet, MQTT, OPC UA) in modern infrastructure
- The role of cybersecurity when connecting local systems to the cloud
- The latest trends, including BACnet Secure and AI control algorithms
- Practical recommendations on when to choose PLC-first, Cloud-first or hybrid
- What the future of building management will look like and who will shape it – Big Tech or industrial giants?
The conversation is also full of stories from real-world sites – both comical situations and moments when the cloud literally saves the day in complex building management processes. This episode offers a much broader perspective on smart buildings, energy efficiency, CO₂ reduction, digitalisation and automation than the usual ‘cloud vs BMS’ debate.
Watch the full episode here:
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