IT/OT Convergence: Blueprint for Intelligent Infrastructure

This white paper reflects the collaborative insights of industry experts who understand both the transformative potential and practical challenges of IT/OT convergence. Drawing from real-world implementations across diverse environments, we offer a blueprint for organizations seeking to leverage this convergence to create more sustainable, efficient, and human-centered spaces.

IT/OT Convergence The Blueprint for Intelligent Infrastructure Industry Perspectives from Intelligent Building Advisory Board July 2025

Welcome Back! The world of building technology stands at a pivotal inflection point. For decades, operational technology (OT) systems—from HVAC and lighting to security and access control—operated not only in isolation from information technology (IT) networks but also as siloed systems disconnected from each other. Each OT discipline typically maintained its own proprietary infrastructure, protocols, and management systems. This fragmented approach created significant inefficiencies, hindered innovation, and severely limited the potential of our built environments. Today, a powerful convergence is underway that promises to transform how we design, construct, and operate buildings. The integration of IT and OT networks creates the foundation for truly intelligent infrastructure— spaces that respond dynamically to human needs while optimizing resource utilization and enabling new capabilities previously impossible to achieve with siloed systems. This white paper reflects the collaborative insights of industry experts who understand both the transformative potential and practical challenges of IT/OT convergence. Drawing from real-world implementations across diverse environments, we offer a blueprint for organizations seeking to leverage this convergence to create more sustainable, efficient, and human-centered spaces. As you explore these insights, I encourage you to consider not just the technical architecture but the strategic outcomes that convergence enables. The future of intelligent buildings isn't just about connecting previously siloed systems—it's about creating environments that enhance human experiences, drive operational excellence, and deliver measurable business value.

Denise Lee VP, Cisco Engineering Sustainability Office and Engineering Alliances

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary: Spend Money to Save Money 2. What Is IT/OT Convergence? 3. Stakeholder Perspectives on IT/OT Consolidation

4. Four Key Outcomes: What Benefits Will Drive Your Success? 5. From Legacy to Future-Ready: How Will You Build the Blueprint? 6. Measuring Success: How Can You Quantify Convergence Value? 7. LEED v5: How Does It Amplify IT/OT Convergence? 8. WELL: Unlocking the Promise of Healthier, Smarter Buildings 9. Partner Ecosystem: Who Will Support Your Convergence Journey? 10. Real World Example:

Sidara Global HQ: 150 Holborn, UK Cisco Collaboration Hub: PENN1 NYC 11. Next Steps: Are You Ready to Act?

Executive Summary: Spend Money to Save Money Are you ready to unlock new efficiencies?

The integration of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) represents a transformative opportunity to significantly reduce operational expenses (OpEx) in building infrastructure. By consolidating previously separate systems that handle utilities and building services, organizations can achieve substantial cost savings while enhancing building performance. Recognizing IT as a fourth utility—alongside water, electricity, and gas—enables this consolidation to deliver maximum operational benefits. This consolidation breaks down traditional silos, with additional benefits in sustainability, wellness, and space optimization functioning as complementary outcomes that further strengthen the business case for immediate action.

Why Now: Three Market Drivers

Post-Pandemic Workplace Transformation

Technology Maturation in low voltage DC

Energy Efficiency and Regulatory Pressures

Addresses these financial pain points by:

Decreasing energy consumption through synchronized system operations

Eliminating redundant systems across separate technology stacks

Reducing maintenance overhead with integrated service approaches

The business case for consolidating power and data systems drives immediate and sustained OpEx reduction. Implementation approaches like Power over Ethernet (PoE) structured cabling deliver both upfront savings and long-term benefits. Organizations that successfully implement these strategies report: Supporting Business Outcomes While direct cost reduction remains top of mind if not the primary driver, IT/OT convergence delivers complementary outcomes that enhance the OpEx business case in sustainability, health and wellness and space optimization.

30% reduction in building operational costs

40% decrease in energy consumption

Up to

Significant reductions in maintenance staffing requirements

"The greatest ROI from IT/OT convergence often comes not from the direct cost savings, which are substantial, but from the second-order effects of improved operational agility and enhanced employee experience—organizations that implement measurement frameworks achieve 30% higher total returns than those focused solely on infrastructure metrics." Scott Panzer, Vice Chairman, JLL and CEO, Digital Building Solutions

What Is IT/OT Convergence? Time to change -We've been doing it this way for 60yrs!

The legacy building system approach involves each discipline — HVAC, lighting, security, power mgt, and IT— all operating on separate, siloed infrastructure with proprietary hardware, software, and protocols. This isolation prevents data sharing, causing inefficiencies, manual coordination, and higher maintenance costs. Fragmented data limits real-time optimization and scalability, hindering the integrated performance needed for modern smart buildings.

Converged Design

Traditional Siloed Design

IT/OT convergence represents the integration of information technology systems with operational technology systems on a common network infrastructure that enables secure communication, automation, and data exchange between previously isolated domains. However, several misconceptions persist about what this convergence entails in practice. A common misconception is that IT/OT convergence requires complete physical integration on the same switching stack. In reality, a modular, phased approach with options for physical separation is often more practical. The benefits of convergence can be achieved by maintaining physical separation between IT and OT networks while using the same network technology, security protocols, telemetry, and management software across both environments. This approach enables automation between systems while addressing security concerns through logical isolation and common cyber security policies.

Stakeholder Perspectives On IT/OT Consolidation How will aligning these diverse perspectives shape your strategy and drive success?

Facilities Management

IT Leadership

Real Estate Leadership

Concerned with simplified maintenance, reduced vendor management, improved response times, and integration of legacy systems

Interested in market differentiation, tenant attraction/retention, flexibility for changing workplace needs, and reducing vacancy

Focused on network infrastructure as a critical utility, cybersecurity concerns, standardization, and managing expanded scope of responsibility

MEP Engineering

Finance / Operations

Sustainability

Focused on system integration, low-voltage power distribution systems, design simplification, and standardized communication protocols

Concerned with carbon footprint reduction, reporting compliance, data-driven initiatives, and alignment with ESG criteria

Focused on CapEx vs OpEx optimization, total cost of ownership, energy cost management, and streamlined investment decisions

"The convergence of IT and OT networks represents a fundamental shift in how we design, deploy, and manage intelligent buildings. This isn't just about connecting systems, it's about creating unified digital infrastructures that enable automation, sustainability, and enhanced occupant experiences. Organizations that embrace this convergence gain unprecedented visibility and control while driving operational efficiencies that weren't possible with siloed approaches." Christian Bigsby, Senior Vice President, Workplace Resources, Cisco

Four Key Outcomes: What Benefits Will Drive Your Success? Which outcome will shape your priorities?

• Eliminating infrastructure redundancy and streamlining maintenance reduces costs • Optimizing energy consumption through intelligent management decreases utility expenses • Extending equipment lifecycles via predictive maintenance minimizes replacement costs • Simplifying modifications with low-voltage systems reduces reconfiguration expenses Operational Efficiency and Cost Reduction The primary outcome is to achieve ROI within 24-36 months with operational expense reduction: Enhanced User/Occupant Experience Creating responsive environments enhances workplace experience—which is critical for attracting and retaining talent: • Personalized environmental controls adapt to individual preferences and activities • Automatic space configuration optimizes facilities based on actual occupancy patterns • Unified interfaces simplify interactions with building systems

25-30% Reduction in maintenance costs due to automated predictive maintenance FasterCapital

30% Increase in occupant satisfaction in buildings with user-centric smart designs leveraging IoT and analytics. Green.org

Improved Security and Safety Organizations report faster incident response and more effective emergency management through consolidation across physical and digital domains: • Integrating access control eliminates protection gaps between physical and digital domains. • Real-time monitoring enables immediate response to security or safety incidents. • Automated emergency protocols coordinate all building systems during crisis events. Sustainability Enhancement Sustainability improvements support environmental goals while further reducing costs: • Granular energy control based on occupancy patterns minimizes waste while maintaining comfort. • Automated responses to environmental conditions reduce energy consumption without manual intervention. • Enhanced reporting simplifies compliance with regulations and certification requirements.

30-50% Reduction in emergency response times I IEEE Public Safety Technology

15-20% Reduction in carbon emissions with integrated HVAC and Lighting systems EPA’s Benchmarking and Building Performance Standards

KEY INSIGHT Implementations typically reduce carbon footprints by 25-40% compared to traditional facilities. Implementation priorities vary by facility type. However, the consolidated infrastructure provides the foundation for all capabilities, creating flexibility as organizational needs evolve.

Legacy to Future-Ready: How Will You Build the Blueprint? Are you prepared to create a resilient infrastructure? Transitioning from siloed building systems to an integrated IT/OT architecture requires thoughtful planning.

Begin with integrated design by bringing IT stakeholders into the project early— either during programming for new construction or at inception for retrofits. This establishes a common vision, identifies integration requirements before system selection, and reduces downstream complexity.

Establish a network architecture supporting current and future needs by determining appropriate IT/OT domain separation. Include redundancy, security controls, and capacity scaling for future integration. Consider Power over Ethernet (PoE) for OT endpoints where suitable, providing both power and data over a single infrastructure.

For successful convergence, align standards and protocols by specifying integration protocols, data exchange formats, and IoT device management procedures. Document security requirements and testing procedures for all connected systems to ensure effective integration while maintaining integrity.

Develop a robust partner ecosystem with organizations experienced in both IT and OT domains. Ideal partners provide standards-compliant solutions, ongoing support, and commitment to open standards—which are critical relationships for implementation and long-term operation.

Implement using a phased approach prioritizing high-value integration opportunities with clear success metrics. This minimizes disruption while building expertise and creating replicable patterns. Start with well-defined use cases that deliver measurable benefits to build momentum for broader initiatives.

Manage integration complexity by limiting custom integrations, documenting thoroughly, establishing clear ownership, and implementing testing procedures for updates. These practices ensure the environment remains manageable and resilient.

Finally, maintain alignment with evolving business needs through regular performance reviews and feedback mechanisms. Continuous monitoring, periodic technology reassessment, and documented expansion processes ensure the infrastructure delivers ongoing value as needs change.

This blueprint helps organizations transition to future-proof infrastructure that delivers IT/OT convergence benefits while managing risks. It balances technical architecture with operational practices, recognizing successful convergence requires changes to system design, implementation, and lifecycle management.

"Data is the new currency in intelligent buildings, but its value is only realized when systems can communicate seamlessly. The integration of IT and OT networks creates a unified ecosystem where data flows freely between previously isolated domains. This enables real-time optimization, predictive maintenance, and enhanced decision-making that drives both operational efficiency and occupant satisfaction. The organizations that master this convergence will lead the next generation of smart infrastructure."

John Petze, Partner and Co-Founder, SkyFoundry

Measuring Success: How To Quantify Convergence Value Are you equipped to demonstrate the business case?

Evaluating ROI requires a framework that balances quantitative metrics with qualitative benefits, considering both financial impacts and strategic value creation. To accurately assess IT/OT convergence ROI, organizations should establish metrics that provide a holistic view encompassing both immediate financial returns and long-term strategic benefits such as: • Pre-convergence baselines • Define success criteria aligned with business objectives • Implement continuous monitoring • Evaluate full lifecycle impacts • Adjust metrics as priorities evolve

Hard Benefits

 Trade-Offs: While initial capital expenditure for converged infrastructure is typically 5-10% higher, this premium is offset by reduced cabling requirements through PoE implementation, lower installation costs, and reduced space needs for equipment rooms.  Operational Efficiencies: Leveraging new technologies can deliver significant benefits including 20-30% energy reductions for lighting, and 15-25% for HVAC with intelligent controls. Predictive maintenance extends equipment lifecycles while reducing downtime. Integration costs for future technology are lower with a converged foundation, while staffing requirements decrease through centralized management.  Space Optimization: Provides additional financial benefits through improved utilization data, reducing real estate requirements. Enhanced flexibility for reconfiguration enables adaptation without major renovations, while technology refreshes extend building lifecycles and reduce capital expenditures.

Soft Benefits

 Employee Experience Improvements: Include workplace satisfaction, reduced technology friction, personalized environments, hybrid work support, and enhanced collaboration—contributing to talent attraction and retention.  Sustainability Outcomes: These deliver carbon footprint reduction, progress toward ESG commitments, enhanced reporting, regulatory alignment, and improved certifications. These create value through reduced regulatory risk and enhanced reputation.  Organizational Agility: Achieved through faster deployment of new capabilities, better responsiveness to changing work patterns, enhanced decision-making, reduced time-to-market for innovations, and future-proofing against technological change.

KEY INSIGHT The built environment is evolving from static infrastructure to dynamic, responsive systems that adapt to human needs. By merging IT and OT on a common network foundation, we're creating buildings that not only consume less energy and provide better experiences but fundamentally change how we interact with our physical spaces. This convergence is enabling a level of intelligence and automation that transforms real estate from a cost center to a strategic enabler of business outcomes.

LEED v5: How Does It Amplify IT/OT Convergence? Are you ready to align with the future of green building standards?

LEED v5, launched in 2025, prioritizes IT/OT convergence for sustainable buildings, focusing on decarbonization, occupant wellness, and conservation. It requires real-time data integration via IoT, AI analytics, and PoE networks. The LEED v5 framework is designed to drive the market towards a near-zero carbon reality that is equitable, resilient, and that promotes the wise, safe use of all resources. At its core, LEED v5 focuses on three key impact areas: Decarbonation, Quality of Life, and Ecological Conservation

https://www.usgbc.org/leed/v5

LEED v5 in Relation to IT/OT Convergence LEEDv1 was established in 1998. With every iteration growing more rigorous in energy efficiency. Unlike LEED v4’s static approach, LEED v5 mandates dynamic, secure IT/OT systems for prerequisites like Operational Carbon Projection, while optimizing energy, security, and occupant experiences.

IT/OT Convergence Cornerstone of performance- based outcomes, enabling dynamic, data-driven sustainability and occupant wellness.

Cybersecurity Focus Strong emphasis on cybersecurity in converged networks to protect smart systems, aligning with resilience credits

Convergence

Security

Infrastructure Requirements

Adaptability to Technology Trends Incorporates a 5-year update cycle to keep IT/OT solutions cutting-edge, future-proofing buildings for evolving standards

Agility

Mandates robust IT/OT infrastructure (e.g., smart meters, cloud platforms, PoE, BACnet/IP) to earn credits.

Infrastructure

WELL: Unlocking the promise of healthier, smarter buildings Transform your building into a hub of health and smart performance 8.

The WELL Building Standard, developed by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), champions occupant health and well-being through a performance- based framework that aligns with IT/OT convergence in smart buildings.

WELL - International WELL Building Institute | IWBI

By integrating IoT sensors, unified networks, and analytics, IT/OT convergence powers WELL’s data-driven approach to optimize air, light, and comfort. Owners continue to be challenged with additional criteria to bring IT/ OT convergence together for both LEEDv5 and WELL standards together for buildings that can improve health, cut costs while providing the most energy efficient systems throughout its operations.

Data-Driven Wellness Optimization

Certification Support WELL’s verification needs real- time data. Integrated telemetry streamlines documentation, supporting WELL’s scoring system.

Personalized Occupant Experience Converged systems create tailored environments for WELL’s comfort and mind concepts

WELL’s concepts (air, water, light, etc.) require real-time monitoring via IT/OT convergence

Sustainability and Efficiency IT/OT convergence supports WELL’s environmental focus with cost reductions and energy savings

Cybersecurity and Resilience WELL emphasizes resilience, supported by IT/OT’s security to protect OT devices aligning with WELL’s safe environment goals

Partner Ecosystem: Who Will Support Your Convergence Journey? Which collaborations will strengthen your implementation?

The partner ecosystem continues to evolve rapidly, with new entrants and capabilities emerging regularly, including integrating technologies.

PoE lighting includes IP-enabled solutions that integrate with sensors and control systems for advanced scenarios.

Sensors and IoT devices form a critical domain for environmental monitoring, occupancy detection, and energy consumption tracking.

Networking and infrastructure providers deliver the convergence foundation through PoE/UPoE+ switching, software-defined networking, security segmentation, wireless connectivity, and edge computing.

Physical security technologies include access control, video surveillance and analytics, visitor management, enterprise security integration, and AI-enhanced monitoring.

Building automation systems encompass HVAC controls, intelligent shading, energy management platforms, and building management system integration.

Workplace experience technologies include space management, wayfinding, employee applications, collaboration technology, and mobile engagement platforms.

Data analytics tools provide performance dashboards that transform raw data into actionable insights for operational improvements and strategic decisions.

Organizations planning convergence initiatives should monitor the partner landscape to identify opportunities and align with industry trends. Building relationships with key partners across domains provides expertise and capabilities to improve convergence outcomes.

Asia-Pacific, Japan & China

Americas

Europe, Middle East & Africa

Jacobs Dallas, USA Multi-disciplinary AECOM Los Angeles, USA Comprehensive Services Stantec Edmonton, Canada Community Design Syska Hennessy Group New York, USA High Performance Systems Smith Seckman Reid Nashville, USA Healthcare Dewberry Fairfax, USA Federal Projects

Ideal London, UK Smart Building Overbury London, UK General Contractor Multiplex Construction and MEP Skanska Smart Building Construction British Land Smart Building Developer Landsec Smart Building Developer Lipton Rogers Smart Building Developer PTS Technology Consultants Introba Beirut, Lebanon MEP Sidara Real Estate Professional Services

Aurecon Melbourne, Australia Digital Engineering Meinhardt Group Singapore Urban Development CPG Corporation Singapore Public Infrastructure

Nikken Sekkei Tokyo, Japan Integrated Architecture China Construction Design International Shanghai, China High-rise Surbana Jurong Singapore Urban Solutions

Real-World Insights: IT/OT Convergence Example Which strategies will guide your approach?

10.

New Build: 150 Holborn, London UK 150 Holborn serves as the European headquarters for Sidara, encompassing 185,000 square feet consolidation of more than 20 subsidiary organizations. This owner- occupied building was designed from inception as both a showcase and living lab for building technology innovation. The convergence approach at 150 Holborn centers on a single converged network across landlord, OT, and occupier domains, with logical segmentation through Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) technology and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). Schneider Electric serves as the primary OT technology partner, with comprehensive integration through a building data platform that supports operational optimization. All building systems operate on a common infrastructure, enabling unprecedented integration and automation. This implementation has delivered several key outcomes: seamless automation across previously siloed systems, enhanced operational visibility through consolidated telemetry, progressive increase in data utilization for building optimization, flexible infrastructure supporting more than 18,000 visitors annually, and a compelling showcase for Sidara's design and engineering capabilities. The smart building project design and consulting team, led by PARA (a Sidara Company) and working with Ideal (a leading Smart Buildings integrator partner), identified several critical lessons, including the importance of early integration between IT and OT planning, the value of single infrastructure with logical separation, the necessity of a comprehensive data strategy, and benefits of alignment between owner, operator, and occupier perspectives. PARA, Ideal, Schneider and Cisco have subsequently created a joint framework that is a flexible blueprint for IT/OT convergence known as “Intelligent Ready Building”.

Sidara - 150 Holborn

The approach Sidara, PARA, Ideal, Schneider and Cisco took with 150 Holborn project resulted in BREAM Outstanding, LEED Platinum, Wired Score and SmartScore Platinum certifications, validating it as one of the leading intelligent buildings globally.

Cisco Collaboration Hub – PENN1 NYC Located in the PENN1 building at the heart of Manhattan, the Cisco New York office is a collaboration hub that serves it's 1,700 team members in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut). Cisco wanted to make sure the redesigned space provided a great environment for hybrid work and collaboration and determined this as a perfect opportunity to transform the aging building and migrate onto a converged OT network. PENN1’s design prioritizes technology as the “fourth utility” alongside water, gas, and power, converging building OT systems—HVAC, lighting, alarms, and security—onto a single Ethernet PoE-enabled network. This next-generation PoE infrastructure, operating on DC power, consolidates data and power delivery, achieving over 45% energy waste reduction (per CSA Group), slashing operating costs for building OT systems. The 100% PoE retrofit integrates IT/OT/IoT, connecting over 5,000 endpoints, including automated blinds, smart desks, and sensor-driven lighting. Embedded sensors optimize power allocation in real-time, enhancing efficiency and smart functionality.

45% Reduction in energy waste

3000lbs Reduction in steel due to convergence of building systems infrastructure >5000 Connected IT and OT Endpoints

"The PENN 1 retrofit has been an amazing success. The seamless interaction and integration of lighting, shades, HVAC and sensors was vital in this transformation. While Cisco provides the foundational elements, it is our partnership with our smart building partners such as Mecho, Molex and MHT that make it all work" Bob Cicero, America’s Smart Building Leader at Cisco

Next Steps: Are You Ready to Act? Will you take the first step toward intelligent infrastructure?

11.

The journey toward IT/OT convergence represents a fundamental shift in building technology approach. The potential benefits span operational efficiency, user experience, sustainability and business agility. To move forward successfully, stakeholders must take specific actions.

Start your journey -

 IT leaders should engage early in building design and renovation, as initial planning decisions significantly impact long-term convergence potential.  Developing organizational standards ensures consistency, while building cross- functional relationships with facilities and real estate teams creates alignment necessary for successful integration.  Security frameworks must address OT-specific requirements, while governance structures ensure appropriate oversight. Developing skills within IT teams to support converged infrastructure enables organizations to maintain and extend these environments over time.  Recognize network infrastructure as a core building system, involving IT stakeholders from inception.  Evaluate technology partners based on integration capabilities rather than standalone functionality and develop data strategies to leverage building telemetry for operational improvements.  Establish metrics that measure convergence outcomes aligned with business objectives to ensure appropriate return on technology investments.  Executive leadership must establish cross-functional governance that bridges traditional silos between IT, facilities, real estate, and business units.  Align incentives to encourage cross-domain collaboration, evaluate projects based on comprehensive ROI calculations including both hard and soft benefits, and develop policies to support secure OT integration protecting enterprise systems.  Fund initiatives that create long-term competitive advantages rather than focusing solely on short-term cost optimization.

By embracing this convergence strategically, organizations can create environments that operate more efficiently and fundamentally enhance how people interact with built spaces—reimagining what buildings can be and how they serve occupants. Organizations at any stage can take immediate steps to advance their capabilities:

Assess current state: Infrastructure, integration points, organizational readiness

STEP 01

Define a convergence vision aligned with business goals

STEP 02

Identify pilot opportunities delivering benefits with manageable complexity

STEP 03

Build internal expertise through training and partnerships

STEP 04

Establish guidelines for converged environments

STEP 05

Implement comprehensive metrics capturing technical and business impacts

STEP 06

Scale proven approaches while adapting to local requirements

STEP 07

Contributors

Robert Bailkowski, Chief Executive Officer, Logicalis Robert serves as CEO of Logicalis, an information technology company focused on helping organizations succeed in a digital-first world. Robert understands that sustainability is a clear differentiator, both for Logicalis and the customers they serve. Logicalis is helping organizations improve the emissions generated by their IT environment.

John Braley, Senior Advisor, Delos As Senior Advisor for Delos, John brings his 25+ years of experience in real estate and construction to deliver the company’s health and wellness platforms to designers, developers, financial institutions, and technology partners. Since joining Delos, John has launched programs in multi-family residential, student housing, office, education, and other building sectors, as well as establishing strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Johnson Controls International (JCI) and Cisco. Christian Bigsby, Senior Vice President, Workplace Resources, Cisco Christian leads the Real Estate and Facilities organization known as Workplace Resources at Cisco. In his three decades in the real estate industry, Christian has worked as an interior designer, a facility manager, and a real estate director. Over the past 15 years, he has helped transform the way people interact within the work environment and how they think of “the office” and “the lab.” Looking to the future, he and his team are constantly innovating to define the next generation of workplaces to drive the company’s real estate and services into a true competitive advantage in the retention and pursuit of talent. Andrew Karsh, Co-Founder and General Partner, Bay Bridge Ventures Andrew Karsh is Co-Founder and General Partner at Bay Bridge Ventures, an institutional venture capital firm focused on investing in industry leading climate technology companies. With more than 25 years of experience in managing investments on behalf of major asset owners globally, he previously spent ten years as a Portfolio Manager within the Investment Office at CalPERS. During this time, he managed a portfolio of $10B+ in direct alternative investments and also represented the organization as part of the UN Global Investors for Sustainable Development working group alongside 30 of the largest global financial institutions.

Denise Lee, Vice President, Engineering Sustainability Office, Cisco Denise is Vice President for Cisco’s Engineering Sustainability Office, defining Cisco’s long-term sustainability vision and roadmap. Working on building new business ecosystems and embedding new technology across Cisco’s end-to-end portfolio. She and her team collaborate across every function of the business to develop and create integrated capabilities that serve as the foundation to incubate and scale sustainable products that accelerate the journey to Net Zero for Cisco, its customers and partners.

Bryan Osoro, Vice President of Sales, EOS IT Solutions Bryan serves as Vice President at EOS, supporting the largest companies on the planet, all of which have progressive sustainability initiatives. He’s been connecting technology to business for over 20 years and has a particular passion for connecting the unconnected, with a recognition that the real power comes from creating actionable insights gleaned from widespread connectivity.

John Petze, Partner and Co-Founder, SkyFoundry John is a co-founder of SkyFoundry, a technology company that develops software solutions designed to help clients derive value from their investments in smart systems through the application of advanced data analytics. Previously, John was CEO of Tridium and also served as the Global Sales Director for Intelligent Buildings at Cisco. John has over 40 years of experience in the intelligent buildings industry and is an expert in automation, control, IoT and energy management. Scott Panzer, Vice Chairman, JLL Scott serves as Vice Chairman of JLL, a global real estate services company that combines innovative technology and data intelligence with its world-renowned full service real estate advisory platform to unveil untapped opportunities for client success globally. Scott is also CEO and Founder of Digital Building Solutions, an infrastructure "farm to table" technology enterprise that provides Power over Ethernet integration with end-to-end solutions for all things PoE.

Special thanks to the Cisco team for their invaluable insights and contributions: Bob Cicero, Americas Intelligent Buildings Leader; Sam Wood, Cisco EMEA Business Development; Eric Knipp, Vice President, Systems Engineering, Andrew Lu, Intelligent Buildings and Sustainability Lead, David Smith Smart Buildings Consultant

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