IT networking refers to connected devices, ranging from PCs and smartphones to doorbells and thermostats, that communicate with one another.In Integrated BUilding Management IT networks form the core backbone for information exchange, command and control.
Main components of the BMS System
Hardware
DDC-Direct digital controller
Sensors
Actutators
Cables to connect sensors, actuators to DDC.
HMI display-Human machine interface.
PC Workstation/Servers
Software
Networking Protocols
To maintain the whole system the IT-Network acts as a backbone and helps in seamless working