Abstract: A system is provided for providing monitoring, control, and/or management network infrastructure that comprises a controller that is configured to interface with an external cloud based computing environment, and to link to the cloud to obtain configuration information for (i) connecting to one or more devices, and (ii) to interoperate with the cloud for monitoring, controlling, or managing the one or more devices. The system interoperates with the cloud to: (i) offload data manipulation and management to the cloud; (ii) provide remote access to or control of the main controller component; and/or (iii) utilize the cloud as an automated service for access to remote storage and processing in association to enhance the operation of a plurality of devices at the location. A related method and related computer programming are also disclosed.