As building automation devices become increasingly connected and demand for enterprise level command systems grows, the need for hosting – either on site or in the cloud – is growing too. Many people stick with on-site policies for security and data ownership concerns. But this approach can be capital-intensive and restrictive to scale.
Off-site cloud hosting for building automation can elimiate the need for a network manager or physical server space. But concerns are real, and there are some big questions to ask before making the leap. While there are certainly big names who provide special offers to get you in the door, some personalized attention for your unique building automation needs would help make the transition smoother.
Here are our top questions to ask before choosing acloud-hosting provider.