In this episode, we welcome Jason Shearer, Workplace SE Director at Cisco Systems, to explore how smart buildings are becoming today’s reality. From Power over Ethernet (PoE) to Fault-Managed Power (FMP), we break down how building infrastructure is evolving by converging power, data, and control onto a single, intelligent network. Jason also shares Cisco’s approach to cybersecurity at the edge, and we close with an important discussion on addressing the skilled labor shortage and preparing the next generation of smart building professionals.