IDeACOM® of Central North Carolina
''The choice for your office communication needs''
Cable / Fiber Networks Internet access speed and the reliability of your computer network depends heavily on cabling terminations, peripheral hardware like routers and the circuits being utilized for outside bandwidth. We provide ideas from start to finish – your internal network cabling infrastructure and the circuits. Ideacom of North Carolina is certified in all of the current standards for voice and data cabling: Category 5E, Category 6 and Fiber Optic Design. We only carry the best products from great companies like Leviton, Belden, Hubbell and Panduit. Our RCDD certified engineer can provide ideas that will maximize the utilization of your network software & peripheral devices and the server’s throughput to the desktop as well as your server’s connections to the outside world. Once your cabling plant is specified, we provide you with a professional installation to the strict standards established by BICSI. Our field installers are certified with BICSI and have tremendous working knowledge in both A & B standards of ANSI/TIA/EIA/568. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expert Credential The BICSI RCDD—A Professional Credential of Design Knowledge The Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) credential is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated knowledge in the design, integration and implementation of telecommunications and data communications transport systems and related infrastructure. The RCDD credential is achieved by passing a rigorous examination and maintained by meeting continuing education requirements and by frequent interaction with other members of the ITS community. An RCDD is uniquely positioned to create the detailed design of new systems and/or the integration of a design into an existing system. The RCDD credential is globally recognized within the ITS industry. Whether you are a contractor, an architect or a facility owner, having an RCDD on staff offers you important professional advantages: RCDD staffing is required or requested by many private and governmental organizations as part of the bidding criteria. The RCDD is independently tested. You know the BICSI RCDD has passed a rigorous test; you may need to test the knowledge of the uncertified designer. Through BICSI RCDD training, the RCDD receives instruction on both design and project management. You get a designer and a project manager in one employee. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BICSI-Certified Commercial Advantage The BICSI-Certified Commercial ITS Installer and Technician BICSI-Certified Commercial ITS Installers and Technicians have demonstrated their expertise in the proper installation of cabling systems through both hands-on and written examinations. Specific areas of practical knowledge include conducting site surveys, pulling wire/cable, and terminating and testing copper and optical fiber cable to the highest level of specification. BICSI Installers and Technicians maintain their credentials with continuing education, allowing them to stay up-to-date despite an ever-changing professional environment. What Does the BICSI-Certified ITS Professional Have to Offer You? •Knowledge •Every RCDD has successfully completed and passed an extensive exam on the fundamentals of telecommunications distribution design. BICSI Installers and Technicians undergo both written and practical (“hands-on”) testing in the proper installation of cabling systems. Continuing Education •BICSI-certified ITS professionals must keep their knowledge current to maintain their credentials. RCDDs are required to renew every three years, earning 45 hours of continuing education AND attending at least one BICSI conference where they share knowledge and experiences with their industry peers, as well as participate in industry updates. Installers and Technicians must earn 12 hours of continuing education every two years. Continuing education can be obtained by attending BICSI courses that focus on the latest techniques in telecommunications cabling installation. •Compliance •BICSI RCDDs, Commercial Installers and Technicians are tested on their working knowledge of industry codes and standards that are applicable in their region. They are also taught the importance of local and international codes and best practices. By gaining knowledge of standards, codes and proper installation and design practices, BICSI professionals have demonstrated the ability to understand the entire scope of a project and have been tested in the installation and design of vendor-neutral cabling systems. •Safety •BICSI-Certified ITS Professionals study safety procedures and practices including personal protective equipment, hazardous environments and electrical earthing. This goes far beyond the material presented in many of the local and regional codes. •Vendor Neutrality •RCDDs and Installers are tested from a vendor-neutral viewpoint and are not inhibited by specific product criteria. BICSI certification encourages innovation, use of advanced industry techniques and big picture thinking. •Access to Resources •BICSI-Certified ITS Professionals have access to a steady flow of professional, technical and industry information. BICSI’s requirements for continuous education minimize the impact of the constant changes, updates and revisions in information transport systems industry standards and practices. •Preparation for Future •The required continuing education and access to steady flow of the latest industry information allows RCDDs, Installers and Technicians to be knowledgeable about emerging technologies and helps you plan long-term cabling solutions for your organization. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What You Should Know About RCDDs: The BICSI RCDD program is competence-driven with industry credibility. RCDDs assist in providing flexible, scalable, future-ready transport systems. RCDDs maintain a structured ongoing education program to accommodate new and emerging technology. •End users/architects/general contractors request RCDDs at the conceptual/design stage. RCDDs seek to add value to end users/building owners to leverage their infrastructure assets and maximize their return on investment (ROI). RCDDs have regular access to a network of ITS professionals andglobal resources. •RCDDs provide project management services for a proper design, seeking to provide a more reliable infrastructure installation. •RCDDs assess their customer(s) present and future needs and facilitate other appropriate telecommunications specialties/services. •RCDDs coordinate with appropriate building disciplines (i.e. electrical and mechanical). •RCDDs have received training to employ “best practices” in this global industry. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What You Should Know About BICSI-Certified Installers and Technicians: •BICSI-Certified Commercial Installers and Technicians are advancement-driven, providing industry credibility. •BICSI-Certified Commercial Installers and Technicians focus on specific installations, resulting in a uniform, durable and high level of system performance. •BICSI-Certified Commercial Installers and Technicians have received training to employ “best practices.” •BICSI-Certified Commercial Installers and Technicians maintain knowledge with vendor-neutral cabling systems, resulting in high-quality infrastructure installations. •BICSI-Certified Commercial Installers and Technicians harmonize their installation techniques to the RCDD/project manager’s requirements resulting in ease of administration for the end user. •BICSI-Certified Commercial Installers and Technicians continuously strive to be on the leading edge of rapid changes in technology, installation techniques and connectivity solutions. •BICSI-Certified Commercial Installers and Technicians maintain a structured ongoing education program to accommodate new and emerging technology. •BICSI-Certified Commercial Installers and Technicians are taught to have a working knowledge of applicable codes and standards and harmonize these with the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). •BICSI-Certified Commercial Installers and Technicians distinguish themselves from the competition with globally-recognized credentials. •BICSI-Certified Commercial Installers and Technicians are trained to understand the entire scope of the project and to properly plan and organize the installation process. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Structured Cabling: Future-Proofing Your Business With the constant influx of technology advancements, it may seem as though your business spends much of its time and resources just trying to keep up. Products that you recently thought of as “advanced technology” quickly become legacy systems. And, because new technology often equates to increased efficiency and positive impacts to the bottom line, it’s vital for businesses to use technology as a means to stay ahead of the competition. So, where should you start? The foundation of any progressive network is in the cabling. A state-of-the-art structured cabling (or wiring) system not only offers advanced features, it provides you with the ultimate versatile and reliable network. Its flexibility and durability mean that as your business grows, your network easily expands to meet your demands. This is the backbone for future-proofing your business. Whether you install structured cabling with the building of a new business, or retrofit it to an existing one, it provides a convergance point for all voice, data, video and multimedia applications. In its most basic sense, a structured cabling system consists of three components: (1) a central hub which all incoming services connect to and where all wiring originates; (2) high-performance wires and cables which connect each workstation to the central hub; and (3), multi-media outlets at each workstation which enable you to customize the output. If you envision an office with unlimited technology potential, structured cabling is the solution. Following are just a few of the possibilities: 1.Support multi-vendor equipment 2.Increase resale value of building 3.Move or add workstations just by plugging in 4.Flexibility to meet constantly changing personnel and equipment needs 5.Isolate problems quickly 6.Supports future applications with few, if any, upgrades 7.Internet access at each workstation 8.Door entry access control and surveillance 9.Intercom and paging abilities 10.Videoconferencing 11.Zoned audio control 12.Lighting control The most impressive quality of a structured cabling system is the flexibility. It enables you to start with the features you need, quickly and easily add additional features later, and it’s future-ready for those advances yet to be developed. It’s this same flexibility that enables businesses to quickly move, add or change workstations which equates to efficient disaster recovery, reduced downtime and disruption, and increased productivity, all of which give your company the competitive advantage. |
