Cloud Native: A New Way of Doing Everything – Educational Session [AHR Expo 2024]

A panel discussion at AHR Expo 2024, featuring Tavis Kerr, VP of Building Systems & Engineering at KODE Labs. The session, titled “Cloud-native: A New Way of Doing Everything”, dives deep into the transformative impact of cloud-native technologies in the BAS (Building Automation Systems) industry. Experts discuss the evolution of building management systems, cloud integration, and how these innovations redefine scalability, efficiency, and cybersecurity.

Highlights:

• What is Cloud-Native?: Exploring its definition, applications, and advantages in modern building systems.
• The Evolution of BAS: Transitioning from traditional on-premise systems to hybrid and cloud-native architectures.
• Data Standardization: The importance of ontology in streamlining data across portfolios for scalability and efficiency.
• Cybersecurity Challenges: Addressing critical concerns when moving data to the cloud and ensuring secure API integrations.
• Client Use Cases: Showcasing practical applications of cloud-native solutions, including digital commissioning, fault detection, and advanced analytics.

Key takeaways:

• Enhanced Scalability: How cloud-native platforms handle vast portfolios with seamless integrations.
• Cloud-to-Cloud Connections: Leveraging API integrations for improved interoperability between IoT systems and building software.
• Future-Proofing with Data: The importance of collecting and organizing building data for long-term analytics and AI applications.
• The Hybrid Approach: Balancing cloud-first strategies with on-premise solutions to cater to diverse client needs.

Panelists:

• Scott Cochrane – Cochrane Supply (Moderator)
• David Sciarrino – KTERIO
• Lenny Joseph – Greenole
• Tavis Kerr – KODE Labs
• Stephen Dawson-Haggerty – Normal Software
• Therese Sullivan – Tridium

Panel discussion video recorded during AHR Expo 2024

Produced by:
Cochrane Supply

Channel:
Cochrane Supply & Engineering

Date:
January 22, 2024