Technical Sessions
the administration of them, Applicable U. S. Building
Codes, such as the IBC, OSHPD, Code referenced
Standards, such as ASCE 7 and ASCE 19, U.S. Dept.
of Defense AT/FP (Anti-Terror Force Protection),
This seminar will culminate with showing the 13 page
Section in one document that controls what is required
for the seismic protection of telecommunications
equipment, including such equipment as cable trays,
enclosures, access floors and the equipment that
is mounted on them, and then providing specific
design instruction.
1 – 4:30 p.m.
“The Modern Workspace: Wired and Wireless
AV Collaboration”
Karl Rosenberg – Extron Electronics –
Anaheim, California, USA
3 CECs With AV collaboration rooms and
collaboration hardware and software on the rise,
current CATx infrastructure makes integration of
these technologies possible with relative ease. With
our ability to connect from nearly anywhere in the
world, collaboration rooms have become commonplace
and more popular than ever. Communication
in the workplace is necessary in all forms and has
become an integral part of projects, planning, and
management. Employees are more commonly using
BYO style devices and are tasked with sharing content
from a variety of different operating systems often
using software codecs like SKYPE or ZOOM as their
means of connecting. Solutions are emerging that
make these modern workspaces simpler to install
and design. In this seminar we are going to discuss
the changes and considerations to the modern
collaboration workspace and infrastructure as well as
give you the tools needed to enable you to address the
challenges of collaboration workspace installations.
We will discuss Video over Twisted Pair, including
HDBaseT, HDMI and USB. Focus will be placed on
recording and streaming to remote locations followed
by a discussion into the new world of AV over IP and
network infrastructure at our conclusion.
“Interpreting the NEC for Structured Cabling”
Tim Kuhlman, RCDD, PE, CDT – TEECOM –
Portland, Oregon, USA
3 CECs This seminar will provide a detailed review
of the NEC 2017 articles that apply to the design of
structured cabling for telecommunications systems.
The review will be illustrated with examples of
telecom systems. The seminar will analyze and assist
in interpreting Articles 645, 725, 770 and 800.
These articles will form the foundation for a variety of
Code examples. We will review and discuss with the
attendees telecom items related to cabling, pathways,
grounding and protectors.
“What’s Your Capacity for Data Center
Infrastructure Management? Start with
Power and Networking”
Ashish Moondra – Chatsworth Products, Inc. –
Georgetown, Texas, USA
Duke Robertson – Chatsworth Products, Inc. –
Georgetown, Texas, USA
Justin Capone – Sunbird DCIM –
Somerset, New Jersey, USA
3 CECs Are you getting the most out of your existing
power and cable management resources in the data
center? The presenters will discuss the trends and
technologies driving data center power and cable
management considerations, including the movement
toward more three-phase power, load balancing
and busways in power distribution, the value of an
intelligent rack PDU plan and proper cable management
techniques to ensure contractor success. The
presenters will then uncover how network managers
can get a better handle on their overall physical cable
connectivity, institute more visualization and learn
how to better manage capacity using data center
infrastructure management (DCIM) software.
Tuesday, 1 October
OPENING GENERAL SESSION
8:30 a.m.–noon
OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL
8:45 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
9:30–10:30 a.m.
“Building Intelligence into Intelligent Buildings
– Making Smart Buildings Work for You”
Todd Harpel, RCDD – Berk-Tek –
New Holland, Pennsylvania, USA
Kirk Krahn – Leviton Network Solutions –
Bothell, Washington, USA
Intelligent buildings are a popular topic of conversation
today and what makes a building intelligent
is a matter of significant debate. Several industry
organizations have identified the broad benefits that
are expected to be gained from the intelligent building.
This presentation will discuss the various elements
that create an intelligent building network and the
benefits that are being realized by the implementation
of some of the newest technologies available. We will
also identify how the integration of many different
systems within a building will optimize the health,
security, and productivity of the occupants and reduce
the environmental impact of the building itself.
11 a.m.–noon
“The Modern Workspace: Wired and Wireless
AV Collaboration”
Karl Rosenberg – Extron Electronics –
Anaheim, California, USA
With AV collaboration rooms and collaboration hardware
and software on the rise, current CATx infrastructure
makes integration of these technologies possible
with relative ease. With our ability to connect from
nearly anywhere in the world, collaboration rooms
have become commonplace and more popular than
ever. Communication in the workplace is necessary in
all forms and has become an integral part of projects,
planning, and management. Employees are more
commonly using BYO style devices and are tasked
with sharing content from a variety of different
operating systems often using software codecs like
SKYPE or ZOOM as their means of connecting.
Solutions are emerging that make these modern
workspaces simpler to install and design. In this
seminar we are going to discuss the changes and
considerations to the modern collaboration workspace
and infrastructure as well as give you the tools needed
to enable you to address the challenges of collaboration
workspace installations. We will discuss Video
over Twisted Pair, including HDBaseT, HDMI and
USB. Focus will be placed on recording and streaming
to remote locations followed by a discussion into the
new world of AV over IP and network infrastructure at
our conclusion.
AFTERNOON GENERAL SESSION
1:30–4:30 p.m.
1:30-2:30 p.m.
“Implementing Digital Building Strategies
and Applications Within the Hospitality
Space – Part Two”
Brian Ensign, RCDD, NTS, OSP, RTPM –
Superior Essex – York, Pennsylvania, USA
Farukh Aslam – Sinclair Holdings, LLC –
Ft. Worth, Texas, USA
Luis Suau – Cisco Systems, Inc. –
Miami, Florida, USA
Stephen Eaves – VoltServer, Inc. –
East Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA
Matthew Wootton – Ivani, Inc. –
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
The advancements in PoE and intelligent applications
have driven the successful implementation of the
digital building within multiple market segments and
enabling owner strategies that we have not been able
to do in the past. One of these market segments is
in the hospitality space where the digital building is
enabling guest experiences, operational efficiencies,
sustainable practices, security and many more. This
panel discussion is comprised of panelists whom are
all considered experts in the intelligent building and
IoT applications covering perspectives from the owner/
operator, networking, digital electricity, sensing
and structured cabling. Part 1 of this topic was
delivered at the 2019 BICSI Winter Conference.
Part 2 will focus on the successful implementation
of the digital / intelligent building within a historic
hotel that is now open in Fort Worth, Texas.
2:30–3:15 p.m.
“Overcoming Generational Stereotypes to
Affect Change”
Jeff Sample – Ironman of IT – Vail, Colorado, USA
The transition of new, tech-savvy team members into
an established company can often create friction.
Discerning archaic workflows from critical processes
is a subtle art that requires discussion, compromise
and a willingness to adapt. In this presentation the
presenter will walk through their first-person
experience as a younger employee tasked with
rejuvenating an older company’s technology, and
the hearts and minds they had to influence along
the way. In an industry known to question the ROI of
new technology, the presenter will explain the value of
communication, respect and bridging the generational
gap to influence your company’s technology strategy
and effectiveness.
Visit bicsi.org/fall for full conference schedule and details.
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