Assessing Smart Buildings: In-Building Connectivity

2020 was to be the year of Edge; the global pandemic has determined a shift in that outcome. COVID-19 has limited the adoption of Edge solutions and the trajectory of deployments. Further, remote work has caused us all to rethink our Edge strategies, Edge solutions are now less defined by physical locations and more enabled through network services.

Recent developments in the fiber transceiver roadmap enable higher speed/lower latency and resilient edge computing hardware. This webinar will also cover the relevancy of lower cost multimode optics solutions as a “go-to” technology for edge compute ‘pods’ that deploy leaf-spine type fabrics and 50G+ switch to server interconnect.

Join us to hear in greater detail what Edge now looks like and how physical infrastructure solutions enable the new Edge paradigm.

This webinar will earn 1 BICSI continuing education credit.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, for TL 9000, it’s been business-as-usual for most ABs and CBs. Most telecom organizations adapted easily to remote auditing and few have required certification extensions. In this webinar, ANAB and TL 9000 CB auditors will share lessons learned and best practices on how remote auditing works, as they continue to conduct audits and assessments during the pandemic.
Speakers:
- Sheronda Jeffries, QuEST Forum Strategic Relations Director and IAF Director representing Users/Industry
- Brenda Bissell, Accreditation Manager, ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)
- Tim Woodcome, NQA (National Quality Assurance) Certification Body (CB)
- Carlton Patterson, DQS Inc. Certification Body
- Laura Coplon, Quality Manager - Quality Management Systems, Infinera


Links provided during the webinar include:
The Currency of Credibility: Valid ISO Certification According to ISO
https://tl9000.org/abcb/overview.html
https://iaffaq.com/
Also attendees were encouraged to check the resources made available by ISO/ CASCO STAR in the following page www.iso.org/ca-covid19.html that should prove useful to anybody who works in conformity assessment and is facing challenges related to COVID-19.

Description: As data centers continue to evolve with the emergence of 5G and edge applications, commitment to resilience and reliability must be demonstrated transparently through independent data center certification against an industry-defined standard. This webinar will describe why the ANSI/TIA-942 data center standard and certification program are critical to ensuring the successful deployment of the new applications enabled by 5G. Attendees will get an overview of the latest information around TIA-942 and hear industry experts present their perspectives on why the resiliency of the data center is paramount to building trust in our digital infrastructure.

With everything moving to be on-line and remote, the demands being placed on our data centers are larger than ever. This is true for all types and sizes of data centers, from the largest Hyperscale, to Private, and even Edge. Come and learn about the latest advancements in Single and Multimode fiber and how they are being used in data centers with one of the world’s leading fiber manufacturers and a leading test equipment manufacturer. This presentation will look at the latest applications and the requirements for fiber to support them. After that, we will look at testing these fibers. How do we calculate a loss budget for the applications we are currently supporting and planning to support? How can we increase our confidence in the test results? At the end of this presentation you will understand how improvements in fiber construction allow communications at multiple wavelengths are helping to reach speeds in excess of 400G as well as what testing will assure that the fiber has been properly installed.

Single pair Ethernet is coming to a building near you. This webinar will discuss 802.3cg industrial and intelligent building targets, provide an overview of SPE use cases including industrial process control, intelligent building connections, sensors and building controls. Our speakers will then address PoE, PoDL, cable heating considerations, and SPE vs. batteries and wireless. The webinar will wrap up with a discussion on SPE testing.

While we are often invigorated by possibilities from the next level high speed application, we are challenged with the justification to migrate. Is it the right time, cost, value, etc. for your network? There are multiple data center and campus network trends along with new application standards that can help you with your decisions. Recent events have affected how, where and when we access networks, however our expectations of availability of data have not changed. This presentation will review key considerations that affect bandwidth demands, network architectures and the impact on cable planning.

What will your smart building be capable of in 10, 25, or even 50 years? What is driving change today and how will it impact buildings and cities in the future? As we are only in the dawn of the new IOT-age, this discussion will look at the horizon to understand what digital transformation will enable for tenants, owners and investors. With new wireless technologies like 5G and Wi-Fi 6 coming to market and more smart devices to connect and secure every day, our expert panel will discuss what building owners and managers need to plan for ahead of the coming wave of innovative smart technologies.

The amenities and connectivity that building owners and tenants expect today are much different than they were 30 years ago. So why are we still designing and building networks the same way? In this webinar, JE Dunn partners with Corning to discuss smart building technologies and the importance of having early involvement of all stakeholders in the planning and design phase of a project. From a construction perspective, this can help ensure that unnecessary, costly infrastructure is taken out of the design up front instead of trying to accommodate the desired technology later at a greater cost. And from an IT approach, this early involvement can ensure the correct future-ready network is implemented most efficiently, enabling them to provide a total connected experience for the end customers and scale for future technologies as they arise.

The shift to intelligent buildings starts with a new way of thinking around how we design, plan, construct and maintain buildings. When network infrastructure is prioritized at the same level as other building utilities, the result is a safer, more sustainable and productive environments for building occupants. TIA will host its latest Assessing Smart Buildings webinar with industry experts and address network considerations to help support new technologies that are no longer nice to haves, but must haves. In this webinar, we will examine the financial impacts of designing smart, and discuss the benefits of a “wireless-first” approach and why more owners and developers are adopting this new “unwiring” of their buildings.

Learn about the latest Single Pair Ethernet standards being developed along with examples of how SPE Technology is being used in industrial and building automation applications.

Proper fiber optic connector maintenance is critical to a successful fiber installation. This webinar takes a pragmatic look at how contamination can destroy the surface of a fiber optic connector and optical transceiver. It will share two case studies where on how adopting a proactive inspection will significantly reduce installation expenses, eliminate unplanned rework expenses while giving the installers a competitive edge

This webinar will address the new and emerging fiber optic connectivity trends and footprints coming onto the market this year. Aside from general enhancements and vendor unique features, our industry has not seen a new connector footprint in the past 20 years. This year is providing us with not only one new technology or connector footprint, but multiple innovations that increase density, streamline topologies, and simplify installation and maintenance. Join us for this look at the evolution of fiber connectivity and the new and emerging connectivity trends coming to your next project.

Attendees will earn 1 BICSI CEC

Join TIA for the next installment of our webinar series, Assessing Smart Buildings, as we discuss In-Building Connectivity. This webinar will examine how the information and communications technology (ICT) networks within smart buildings enable improved work environments for employees and tenants. Our expert panelists will discuss how businesses and building owners are redefining strategies around connectivity for a safer and more productive return to work in the office after months of working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The panel will be moderated by the TIA's Dan Brown and will include:

- Brian Davis, Global Market Development Director for In-Building Networks, Corning
- Luke Lucas, Senior Manager, National 5G SMART and In-Building Coverage, T-Mobile
- Rich Berliner, CEO & Publisher, 5th Gen Media & Connected Real Estate Magazine
- Mike Meyers, CEO, Symmetry Operations, Inc.
- Jesse Carrillo, SVP & CIO, Hines

This webinar is NOT eligible for BICSI CECs.

Globally the Building Automation System Market is expected to grow at the rate of more than 13% from 2016 to 2022. Now that convergence is upon us, network-connected devices like HVAC, occupancy and other building automation sensors are asking for power and low-speed data to be delivered to them. As a result, a new Ethernet protocol has been designed to operate over a single pair of UTP/STP cable – otherwise known as single-pair Ethernet. Although, individually, these devices don’t call for much power or bandwidth, the sheer number joining our networks (75 billion or more by 2025) will increase overall bandwidth needs. In this panel discussion, we invite four manufacturers to address the emerging SPE technology and answer common questions.

Attendees will earn 1 BICSI CEC

Join FOTC Standards Chair Cindy Montstream for an update on ICT current and pending standards.

The industry is rapidly evolving as commercial real estate developers and building owners strive to construct smarter buildings where building systems converge and communicate over a unified IP-based infrastructure, enabling system integration that drives advanced automation for efficiency, optimized operations and enhanced occupant experiences. The implementation of 5G, edge data centers and broadband IoT connectivity, combined with new advancements in sensor technology, data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) now enable buildings to become more intelligent and valuable than ever, creating the critical foundation of larger smart cities and communities. But when it comes to investment strategy, planning, designing and deploying an entire smart building ecosystem, how do key stakeholders know they are making the right decisions for maximum building intelligence and sustainability that the future demands?

As companies move toward 40G/100G, managing the cable plant becomes more complicated. They will need to manage devices of varying bandwidths, which will result in a cable congestion. Fiber optic cassettes are modular components that take fibers from a trunk cable and distribute them to a duplex cable. They help manage the fiber connections by simplifying cable management without running new cables. In high-density network applications, cassettes ensure the efficient use of space, and enable quick deployment, high reliability which eases moves, adds and changes and allows network administrators to refresh frequencies. In this webinar, we will review the types of cassettes available and how they will help the migration to 40G/100G networks.

Participants will earn one BICSI CEC.

Fiber connectivity is essential for the physical infrastructure in any enterprise or data center network. While it certainly has advantages, there are also challenges that come along with fiber. Contamination is the #1 cause of troubleshooting in fiber networks, so it is critical that anyone working with fiber is aware of and implementing best practices when handling, installing, or testing fiber connections. During this one-hour session, we will take a closer look at fiber connectivity and educate attendees on the impact that contamination has on fiber connections and network performance. They will also provide guidance on best practices and standards that are in place to ensure clean connections.

Participants of the live webinar will earn one BICSI CEC. Viewers of the webinar on demand, will need to take a brief knowledge quiz before receiving their CEC.