There are a complex web of technologies and products trying to address pieces of the smart facility jigsaw. The temptation to solve discrete issues through tactical approaches is extremely high. Where does it leave you? How do you manage diverse and often incompatible products & solutions? There is a distinct need to have a cohesive strategy, with a unifying underlying technology at the field / in-facility layer, which interoperates seamlessly with the legacy and pre-existing building products and systems. In addition, there is a growing need for data intelligence at the edge, how does this co-exist with your analytics strategy?