Herewith, some observations, thoughts, imperatives and predictions about the network economy, the future of intelligent building systems, and intelligence generally. Networks Abhor Islands Proprietary technology. Not invented here. These are hallmarks of an industrial economy. Companies seldom cooperate.
Information stays close to the vest.
The end effect of an industrial economy is to create islands. Even divisions and departments within companies may be islands. The network economy finds value in plentitude, especially of information. Its overriding purpose is to facilitate connections. In industries like computers, telephones and automation devices, the goal is to enable the free flow of information.