CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Wednesday
Register at bicsi.org/winter I pg. 9
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions (choose one)
“Beyond the Noise…Sound Masking Optimized for Integrators”
Todd Berger – Cambridge Sound Management –
Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
Take a fresh look at the next generation of sound masking and how this
technology continues to expand the integrator’s opportunity for success at
an impressive pace. Truly understand the science behind the masking of human
speech. This presentation looks deeply into the role modern architecture plays
in terms of technology selection and prepares integrators for the successful
deployment of sound masking systems through proper calibration and system
adjustment, as demonstrated by industry experts.
“Practical Lightning Mitigation”
Jerry Hogan – Solara Technical – Spearfish, South Dakota, USA
Lightning can affect electronic systems, often in catastrophic ways. This
presentation will review some of the problems and suggest practical mitigation
methods to reduce system susceptibility. Our discussion will concentrate on
radio antennas feeding into small shelters or enclosures, along with proper
grounding, inductance effects, soil quality and multi-point grounding.
“Make the Most of Your Intelligent PDU Investment”
Matthew Burkle – Chatsworth Products, Inc. – Upper Arlington, Ohio, USA
You have invested in intelligent PDUs, but are you using and enjoying all of
the benefits? As data center environments become more complex, user
requirements and solutions for rack power distribution are changing and
intelligent PDUs are taking the front seat in investments. This presentation
will cover the benefits of intelligent PDUs and describe important capabilities
that help boost the return on investment (ROI) in the short and long term.
“Road to Single-Mode: Direction for Choosing, Installing and
Testing Single-Mode Fiber”
Adrian Young – Leviton Network Solutions – Bothell, Washington, USA
Jim Davis – Fluke Networks – Everett, Washington, USA
While the similarities between single-mode and multi-mode installation and
testing are similar, there are important differences and considerations that
should be acknowledged by even the most experienced network engineers.
Some of these things include what’s driving single-mode adoption, duplex vs.
MTP single-mode options, understanding insertion loss budgets, optimizing
your cabling system for density, cable and end face testing tips, as well as
troubleshooting OTDR. And while there are some traditional thoughts around
single-mode, there are some misconceptions. Are single-mode connections
harder to keep clean? Is there a cost premium to single-mode transceivers?
Are all single-mode applications duplex? What are the safety concerns with
the higher-powered single-mode lasers? What are the ideal distances for
single-mode? Do you need attenuators on shorter links? Does reflectance make
single-mode harder to test? This presentation will put your next single-mode
project on the right path.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions (choose one)
“PoE Lighting: Unleashing IoT and Opportunity in the
ICT Industry”
Carol Everett Oliver, RCDD, ESS – SIEMON – Watertown, Connecticut, USA
Bob Allan – SIEMON – Watertown, Connecticut, USA
Harry Aller – Innovative Lighting – Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Considered an integral component of IoT, PoE lighting systems that can be
controlled, monitored and powered via structured cabling already illuminate
over one billion square feet and will experience explosive growth in the next
five years. Through Ethernet communications and integration with other IoT
applications, PoE lighting has the potential to cut energy costs and improve
safety and comfort, while offering enormous opportunity for ICT designers
and installers alike.
“Trends in Testing Data Center Infrastructure”
Ed Gastle – VIAVI Solutions – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Ensuring the performance of modern data center infrastructure is not for the
faint of heart. When speeds are 40/100G and beyond, margins are tight, and
there is little room for error. In this fast-paced presentation, you will learn how
current best practices, standards and tools for testing and certifying physical
media in data centers can help ensure the network works the first time and
keeps working.
“Arena Wi-Fi Installation Challenges – UF Exactech Arena
Case Study”
Rob Snively, RCDD, RTPM – University of Florida –
Gainesville, Florida, USA
The Stephen C. O’Connell Center at the University of Florida was scheduled
for a $65 million renovation and UF wanted every guest to have Wi-Fi access.
Besides creating a guest-friendly network, UF had to get the wireless signals
to all seats in an over 10,000-seat arena, now known as the Exactech Arena.
This is a presentation of the physical installation including the challenges and
solutions we encountered during construction.
“The Next Wave – Building Tomorrow’s Network Today”
Roger Vaughn – OFS – Norcross, Georgia, USA
Network evolution continues at a breakneck pace, with fiber serving as the
backbone for all networks. As fiber counts continue to rise and available space
remains limited, the fiber industry is responding with a variety of innovative
new ways to do more with less. This presentation will outline how fiber and
cable deployment are changing to build tomorrow’s networks today.
2:30-3 p.m.
Break
3-4 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions (choose one)
“Design, Installation and Implementation of Multiple Low
Voltage Systems—A Case Study”
Timothy Cole, RCDD, NTS – Quality Distribution, Inc. –
Tampa, Florida, USA
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