2008 BICSI Fall Conference

SCHeDULe recovery unit. We will explore all that makes this environment unique, challenging and life-saving. q “Modular Cassette-Based Fiber Optic Systems for Data Center applications,” Rudolph Montgelas, Ortronics/Legrand, New London, Connecticut 1 CEC – NTS Specialty, ITS Installer/Technician q “Creating and Completing Successful projects,” David Elya, RCDD/OSP Specialist, Telecom Technicians Inc., Sterling Heights, Michigan 1 CEC – NTS Specialty, OSP Specialty, WD Specialty, ITS Installer/Technician q “Ip access Control,” Christopher Zenaty, e-data, Coppell, Texas 1 CEC – NTS Specialty, ITS Installer/Technician Today’s data centers present a challenge in meeting critical business needs in the face of burgeoning transactions and exploding amounts of information that must be stored and managed. With over five exabytes of new information being generated each year globally, even modest data centers must flexibly meet demands for growth in a high-reliability environment. Data rates have progressively moved from 10 Mb/s through 100 Mb/s and 1 Gb/s to today’s 10 Gb/s and tomorrow’s 40 or 100 Gb/s. As data rates increase, the use of fiber-optic cabling in the data center is becoming more commonplace. Advances in optical technology make fiber more affordable, practical and easier to use in the data center. These improvements include: 50-micron laser-optimized multimode fiber (LOMF); vertical cavity 850nm surface emitting lasers (VCSELs); and cassettebased MPO multi-fiber interconnects. The performance of a fiber-based cabling solution in the data center needs to be viewed at the system level and not just as an assembly of components. q “Deeply Integrated access Control and Digital Video,” Matt Barnette, AMAG Technology, Torrance, California 1 CEC – NTS Specialty, OSP Specialty, WD Specialty, ITS Installer/Technician This presentation will outline the essential elements and actions that need to be included during design and construction of information transport system projects so that all participants are successful. We will look at the equation from the side of the consultant as well as the integrator, keeping in mind the client’s expectations throughout the process. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions (Choose one) q “Connection and protection for Comm/Data and CCTV Networks,” Eric Sadler, Porta Systems Corporation, Syosset, New York 1 CEC – NTS Specialty, OSP Specialty, WD Specialty, ITS Installer/Technician There is tremendous growth opportunity for access control systems within the data com channels. Traditional security integrators have had a monopoly on this in the past, but with the convergence of technologies, data communications systems integrators can expand their businesses and increase profits by adding access control to their lines. Instead of walking away after the cabling portion has been completed and allowing security installers to take over, data communications companies can simply continue the project by adding the devices and continuing the customer relationship by expanding the project and possibly adding the recurring revenue of a monthly service contract. IP technology in access control allows the data communications installers the ease of today’s technology using imbedded software for ease of installation with a short learning curve. q “Mythbusting Takes on Shielded Cabling,” Herbert Congdon II and Brian Davis, Tyco Electronics, Conover, North Carolina 1 CEC – NTS Specialty, ITS Installer/Technician The presentation describes the hazards of electrical surges to communication and security networks and then covers the ways in which one would provide protection from such surges. q “Introduction to Biometrics,” Matthew Peterworth, Henderson Engineers, Lenexa, Kansas 1 CEC – NTS Specialty, OSP Specialty, WD Specialty, ITS Installer/Technician Deep integration and advanced technology is required to deploy a synergistic security management system where access control and digital video work together as one. An integrated system will do more than the sum of its individual parts, and will expand with the organization to meet future needs. The technology is future proof in that it supports IP migration so organizations can upgrade to the most up-to-date technology at their own pace. A brief overview of available biometric security identification technology and systems, including: facial recognition, fingerprint, finger/hand geometry, vascular pattern scan, iris scan, retinal scan, voice recognition and keystroke dynamics. The advantages and disadvantages of each technology will be discussed, providing the attendee with enough information to select the most appropriate biometric technology for their security application. Other issues that will be addressed include: history of biometrics, privacy concerns, future trends in biometrics and specifications for the designer or engineer. The release of the IEEE 10GBASE-T standard for 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) on balanced, twisted-pair cabling has cast a spotlight on the higher bandwidth capabilities of shielded cabling systems and on the different installation considerations for shielded systems. In this episode of Mythbusting, several of the myths associated with shielded cabling are tackled with experiments, hard facts and analysis. Will the “twice the time” thumb rule for shielded installation win hands-down? Can the concerns about ground loops pass the test? Does the antenna effect hold water? How do cable bundles really stack up? Is “the baked potato effect” half-baked? Join us for this thrilling episode and decide for yourself before a myth leaves you defenseless! 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch in the Exhibit Hall 2008 BICSI Fall Conference | page 9

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