So here we are. 8 weeks ago I started to take you on a journey through the wild and crazy world of systems integration.

I was on a live stream the morning I wrote this article and I was discussing my new book, with my pre-sale customers. A question popped up around data normalization, and data warehouses vs data lakes.

Up to this point, I’ve covered relatively simple integrations but what happens if you have a complicated integration one involving dozens if not hundreds of systems?

I remember the first time I did a very complicated integration.

I was using the OPC protocol to integrate building automation systems from several different data centers into a centralized reporting hub.

Hi, I'm Phil Zito owner of building automation monthly and welcome to the first post, of the second learn series module! In this new learn series module I am going to be discussing everything you need to know related to building automation controllers.

I remember it like it was yesterday... I was trying to get a new LON system tied into an existing building automation system and it was chaos.

I had broken every system integration rule on this project and the project was only a week old. In my defense I had yet to learn the process I am teaching you, I tend to have a "adventurous" personality...

I like to show up to work early. Usually I get into the office around 5:45 am.  I do this because I am able to get so much more work done without the distraction and noise.

Did, I mention I have a really bad case of ADHD? Oh, wait I'm off topic again...

Where was I, oh yeah, the office. So, I go into the office early in order to get things done, but... lately there's been a problem...

In this post, I going to teach you how to perform a Gap analysis.

But before we get there, let's travel back to 2007 when I was a brand new technician...

Picture this, you are a newly hired service technician and you arrive at a customer site. Customer comes up to you and tells you that the air handling systems they ordered are ready to be pulled into the building automation system.

Every profession has their own secret language, and the world of building automation is no different.

In this post, I will help you to demystify the lingo of building automation by exposing the 5 most common terms in the building automation world.

Welcome to the fourth Learn Series article!

This series is a blast and I am having a ton of fun providing valuable content for you to take your building automation career to greater heights!

This article is going to cover the 3rd control mode that is commonly found in the building automation space, floating control!

Whether you are brand new to BAS or a veteran, this article has value nuggets sprinkled throughout it just for you!

This is article #3 in the Systems Integration series, and in this article, we are beginning to dive through the process of identifying the systems landscape. This process is critical to adequately assess the time, effort, and cost that each of our use cases will require. Up to this point, we have identified the difference between systems interfacing and integration, and we have identified our use case.