SmartServer IoT – Bridging Legacy Systems and Smart Building Technologies

System integrators today face a common challenge: how to modernize building automation without replacing the infrastructure already in place. Many facilities still run on BACnet, Modbus, or LON networks, while new IoT devices and analytics platforms require open connectivity and real-time data access. Connecting these different worlds efficiently and securely is essential to improve energy performance, operational efficiency, and occupant comfort.

Connecting Old and New

SmartServer IoT is an open, multi-protocol edge platform from EnOcean that bridges legacy building systems with modern IoT and AI technologies. Supporting BACnet, Modbus, LON, MQTT, REST, and OPC UA, it unifies device communication across technologies and manufacturers — enabling integrators to connect sensors, controllers, and analytics tools without custom middleware or complex engineering work.

Open, Scalable, and Easy to Manage

SmartServer IoT combines edge and cloud connectivity to enable real-time data exchange between building systems and intelligent applications such as AI-based energy optimization or predictive maintenance. This hybrid architecture ensures secure local operation even when internet access is limited.

Its web-based interface simplifies deployment and configuration, while SmartSupervisor supports centralized monitoring and management of multiple SmartServer installations. The result: faster setup, easier maintenance, and reduced integration costs.

SmartServer IoT also includes semantic tagging to make integration and data management more efficient. Standardized tags for data points such as sensor readings or control states allow analytics and energy optimization tools to automatically recognize and interpret information across systems. This structured approach simplifies dashboard setup, improves data consistency, and supports scalable growth as buildings evolve.

Built on open standards, SmartServer IoT avoids vendor lock-in and ensures long-term compatibility with future technologies — making it an ideal foundation for modern building automation projects.

BACnet Certified for Reliable Interoperability

SmartServer IoT is certified by BACnet International, verifying its compliance with global building automation and control standards. This certification ensures seamless integration with other BACnet-compliant systems and gives system integrators confidence in the platform’s reliability and interoperability.

The certification underscores EnOcean’s commitment to openness and standardization, helping integrators and building operators deploy solutions that are both future-proof and cost-efficient.
Read more about the BACnet certification here.

Benefits for System Integrators

By combining interoperability, analytics, and ease of use, SmartServer IoT helps system integrators address key challenges in building automation:

• Modernize existing systems without costly replacements
• Integrate multiple protocols into one unified architecture
• Access real-time data for analytics and optimization
• Simplify management with a browser-based interface
• Ensure reliability through BACnet certification
• Use semantic tagging for consistent, interpretable data

Future-Ready Building Automation

As buildings evolve toward data-driven, connected operations, SmartServer IoT provides the flexibility and openness to bridge existing systems with future technologies. It enables system integrators to deliver scalable, intelligent environments that drive efficiency and sustainability — without disruption.