For many of us involved day to day with the design, installation, and operation of BAS, it often seems like there has been little in terms of new products and innovation. But, if we step back and look at it from a broader perspective, there are actually a series of dramatic changes underway that are leading us to the next generation of building control systems. This next generation has the potential for improved control and efficiency and also to serve as a data source to enable improved decisions on facility operation and optimization. This evolution will ideally provide for systems that are more effective while being more secure and can help alleviate many of the potential cybersecurity risks that may exist in today’s installations.