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Yes! ICONICS GENESIS64, our edge-to-cloud building automation software, has been recertified against BACnet B-AWS. This milestone represents a significant leap in our journey to deliver cutting-edge, secure, and highly interoperable smart building solutions.

We take great pride in continuously improving our products and thank the dedicated, passionate team including Martin Struhar and Tomas Rada who put in significant time and effort to achieve the recertification. Martin, ICONICS' Deputy QA Manager and Senior QA Engineer Team Leader, shared his excitement:

“We are thrilled to announce that after relentless dedication and hard work, we have successfully achieved BACnet B-AWS certification! This achievement is a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation in building automation.”

So, what is BACnet for building automation anyway?

The Importance of BACnet in Building Automation

BACnet, short for Building Automation and Control Network, has been a vital protocol in Building Management Systems (BMS), HVAC, lighting control, and security systems for years—a technology ICONICS has proudly supported.

From trend logs to alarms and status signals, BACnet’s primary strength lies in its ability to enable seamless data exchange between different devices and systems within a building. This interoperability is crucial for achieving integrated, real-time control across various building components.

What BACnet B-AWS & BACnet/IP Certification Means for Our Users

Achieving BACnet B-AWS and BACnet/IP certification means that ICONICS building automation software GENESIS64 meets stringent requirements for advanced operator workstations, ensuring high levels of functionality, reliability, and interoperability.

For over 25 years, BACnet/IP has been a reliable standard, enabling device communication over IP networks. It supports robust and flexible integration of building automation systems, making it easier to manage and control various building functions remotely. Here’s what this means for our customers and partners:

  • Enhanced Integration: Seamless communication and interoperability between various building automation devices and systems.
  • Advanced Monitoring and Control: Comprehensive monitoring and control capabilities that ensure efficient building operations.
  • Scalability: Support for expanding building automation systems, accommodating future growth and technological advancements.
  • Compliance and Standards: Assurance that our solutions meet international standards, providing peace of mind to building owners and operators.

BACnet/SC Compliance – Coming Soon to GENESIS64

BACnet/IP has been around for decades, so why will BACnet/SC compliance be significant?

As buildings evolve to become smarter and more interconnected, there is an increasing need for enhanced security and better edge-to-cloud integration. This is where BACnet Secure Connect (BACnet/SC) shines, perfectly aligning with ICONICS' desire to future-proof digital readiness in smart buildings. BACnet/SC will complement existing BACnet options, and while we are working hard to achieve full certification, its full implementation is already part of our roadmap. We asked Tomas Rada, Senior Product Engineer at ICONICS, what he thought, and he had this to say:

“We're really excited about BACnet Secure Connect and the added layer of security it will bring to our applications. We’ve made great progress, and we're working hard to achieve full compliance. This will be a big step forward for us and our customers.”

Great! Now, let's look at some of the valuable aspects BACnet/SC will deliver:

  • Enhanced Security: Modern IT security protocols ensure encrypted communications between BAS devices. By using WebSockets and TLS to implement peer authentication, messages are encrypted so device data can be securely delivered on any IPv4 or IPv6 network.
  • Reliable Connectivity: Secure, web-based technologies provide more reliable and resilient connections, critical for maintaining system integrity during network disruptions.
  • Scalability: Support for expanding automation networks with more edge devices, ensure robust performance and scalability.
  • Seamless Cloud Integration: Facilitates secure and efficient edge-to-cloud communications, enhancing data analytics, remote monitoring, and management capabilities.

Beyond Just BACnet – ICONICS Provides Wider Smart Building Data Capabilities

While BACnet is foundational for building automation and a cornerstone of our solutions at ICONICS, it’s not the entire picture of data management in intelligent buildings. Nor does BACnet claim to be that. A truly smart building orchestrates data from diverse systems, formats, and protocols, to create a dynamic ecosystem of information for various stakeholders and roles—not just automation engineers.

Consider the head of real estate ensuring a healthy environment for staff or the HR manager tracking indoor air quality (IAQ) for employee wellbeing. Lots of different people have a plethora of different data needs from their buildings, and those needs grow over time.

Of course, BACnet excels at handling control signals, but to fully realize the potential of a smart building, software platforms must securely connect to and normalize large amounts data. This means supporting an array of IT, OT, and IoT protocols like MQTT, REST, Modbus, SNMP, and other cloud-to-cloud messaging technologies.

This is why the ICONICS smart buildings software portfolio, made up of GENESIS64 (our edge-to-cloud building automation platform) and IBSS (our office experience and workplace management cloud platform) can be architected seamlessly to allow landlords, tenants, and building owners to tag, query, and structure data comprehensively.

Only then can you start to take your building to the next level.

Contact Us to Elevate Your Smart Building Journey

Ready to elevate your smart building journey with ICONICS? Contact us, so ICONICS can help you realize smarter, more secure, and more people-centric buildings.

In the meantime, have a look at our BACnet listing: ICONICS, Inc. - BTL Listed Products | BACnet Testing Laboratories (bacnetinternational.net).

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