Strategic Focus: The Future Of The BMS In The Age Of IoT
01 Mar, 2021
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Executive Summary
This report provides facilities executives with an overview of the evolution of building management systems (BMSs), given the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT). Supported by 17 interviews with systems integrators and technology vendors, our research finds that the IoT is revitalising the value of the BMS and extending it to support new usage scenarios. Internet-connected BMSs capture more granular data, run more sophisticated control strategies and support smart maintenance. Facilities managers need to plan for an increasingly complex building IoT ecosystem, where the BMS is one of several systems producing building intelligence. The report also sets out five smart strategies that facilities executives should use to upgrade their existing BMSs to work effectively in an IoT ecosystem.
BMS Solutions Are Becoming More Digitally Compatible
Early-Generation BMSs Provided Limited Interoperability
BMS Innovation Centres On An Open Approach And Building Analytics
The IoT Will Unlock New Value From Incumbent BMS Solutions
The BMS Will Maintain Its Controller Role In The Emerging IoT Ecosystem
IoT-Enabled BMSs Provide Value Across A Wide Range Of Usage Scenarios
Multiple Vendors Are Vying To Own The Building Analytics Layer
Driving Value With IoT Presents New Challenges For Facilities Managers
Five Smart Strategies To Upgrade Your BMS In An Age Of IoT
Early-Generation BMSs Provided Limited Interoperability
BMS Innovation Centres On An Open Approach And Building Analytics
The IoT Will Unlock New Value From Incumbent BMS Solutions
The BMS Will Maintain Its Controller Role In The Emerging IoT Ecosystem
IoT-Enabled BMSs Provide Value Across A Wide Range Of Usage Scenarios
Multiple Vendors Are Vying To Own The Building Analytics Layer
Driving Value With IoT Presents New Challenges For Facilities Managers
Five Smart Strategies To Upgrade Your BMS In An Age Of IoT
Figure 1. Four Horizons Of Innovation In The BMS Market
Figure 2. Functionality Improvements Of A Fully Actualized IoT-Enabled BMS
Figure 3. Eight Features Of An IoT-Enabled BMS
Figure 4. Emerging Use Cases Servicing Long-Term Strategic Drivers
Figure 5. The BMS As A Component Of An Expanding IoT And Software Ecosystem
Figure 2. Functionality Improvements Of A Fully Actualized IoT-Enabled BMS
Figure 3. Eight Features Of An IoT-Enabled BMS
Figure 4. Emerging Use Cases Servicing Long-Term Strategic Drivers
Figure 5. The BMS As A Component Of An Expanding IoT And Software Ecosystem
DesignLights Consortium, Switch Automation, PointGrab, J2 Innovations, Signify, United Technologies Corporation, EcoEnergy Insights, PJM, The Clarient Group, Accu-Tech, CBRE|ESI, Giant Eagle, EdgePresence, Apple, Google, Animated Insights, t-mac, Schneider Electric, Vanti, iot.nxt, Integrated Building Solutions, Energisme, Automated Logic, ATCO, Openfield Live, VAE Group, Nephin Technologies, Disruptive Technologies, Danfoss, PointGuard, LongHorn Steakhouse, Accruent, Priva, Envizi, Comfy, KODE Labs, HqO, Facilio, LTTS, 75F, Verizon, IBM, Enlighted, Albireo Energy, SkyFoundry, Carrier, Tek Troniks, Johnson Controls, Siemens, ThoughtWire, Cree, Hepta Systems, DC Water, Openpath, Tridium, Honeywell, Rise Buildings, Demand Logic
About the Authors
Dayann Charles
Senior Manager, Advisory Services
Dayann is a Senior Manager in the Verdantix Advisory Services practice, with extensive experience leading strategic projects across the Verdantix landscape. He specializes in …
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Susan Clarke
Research Director
Susan leads the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. Her current research agenda focuses on software solutions for real estate management including integrated workplace managem…
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