Network cabling and connectivity is more critical to organizational success than ever before. In the past, if a connection did not function properly, a single user might be down, but in today’s digital business landscape, connectivity continues to be at the forefront of successful companies. If one Wi-Fi access point or server has a bad connection, tens, hundreds, even thousands of users can be impacted. Here we will share the critical checklist of network infrastructure low-voltage cabling and how you can be sure to protect your company, saving costs and improving efficiency.
BICSI Telecommunications Cabling Standards
Would you allow an un-certified electrician into your home or business to run new electrical connections? Of course not, then why do so many treat their physical cabling infrastructure any less? The culprit is likely that faulty, low-voltage cabling does not cause fires or harm employees if designed and installed incorrectly, though it will cause other issues. BICSI cabling standards are the guidelines every installation and company must follow to avoid performance issues and unforeseen problems.
Network Cabling Design
It all starts with a quality, BICSI standard-centered design. To accomplish this, you need a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD). There are a number of certifications that can be gained through BICSI (see below), but the one that matters for your company is RCDD with the knowledge, skill and foresight to design your infrastructure as you need it to be.
Wireless networks are available in almost all businesses, organizations and public spaces we come across nowadays. Unlike the old days, these networks are no longer just placed wherever, but strategically located for coverage and security to ensure the best return on investment.
Innovation Possible Due to Networking Cabling
Most understand that network cabling supports phones, wireless and computers, but the truth is your network cabling infrastructure can be much more meaningful. During times of pandemic, for example, trying to be a ‘green’ company, or simply protecting your employees and assets, network cabling can innovate your organization.
Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Lighting
Consider PoE lighting. In the simplest of terms, PoE lighting refers to the ability to use an Ethernet cable to power light fixtures. It’s easy to implement and will not only provide cost savings for your business with lowered electricity costs, but it can provide a list of long-term benefits as well.
- Access to advanced analytics through a centralized dashboard
- Improved employee productiveness with preferred temperature lighting settings
- Automated lighting with occupancy sensors and advanced scheduling options
- Ability to utilize more natural light with daylight harvesting.
Thermal Cameras
Thermal cameras can be beneficial for your business and integrated easily into your current infrastructure. In pandemic times, it can help protect the health and safety of employees by sensing increased temperatures of people entering the building. By detecting and measuring heat emitted from objects, otherwise known as infrared radiation, elevated temps can be automatically sent to a database for the proper officials to review and make quick decisions on how to react, providing an extra layer of security and protection to those within the space.
