1 Betty Bezos, RCDD, DCDC, OSP, ESS Chair – BICSI CALABICSI Global Betty Bezos, RCDD, DCDC, OSP, ESS Chair – BICSI CALA
2 What is BICSI? BICSI - Building Industry Consulting Service International, Inc. BICSI is a non-profit association serving professionals in the Information & Communications Technology (ICT) community Core Purpose: Advancing the ICT Community BICSI‘s Vision: BICSI will be the preeminent global resource for developing standards, providing credentials, accreditation and knowledge transfer for the ICT community
3 BICSI Provides the ICT Community with . . .Technical Knowledge Internationally Adopted Industry Standards Technical Publications & Periodicals Professional Development Globally Recognized Credentials Training in ICT Design, Installation and Project Management Access to Local & Global ICT Communities Educational Conferences & Exhibitions Professional Networking
4 In the Following ICT Community SegmentsCommercial & Residential Infrastructure Datacenters Design Operations Outside Plant Cabling Distribution Electronic Safety & Security Building Automation Wireless Systems Network Infrastructure Telecommunications Project Management Installation & Verification of Technology Systems
5 BICSI Serves more than 23,000 ICT community professionals in 100 countries around the world
6 BICSI CALA www.bicsi.org/cala District ChairBetty Bezos, RCDD, DCDC, NTS, OSP, ESS, CT District Vice Chair Nelson Farfan, RCDD District Secretary Yuri Bravo, RTPM, CT Barbados Country Chair Peter Rock, RCDD, NTS Puerto Rico Ramon Arce Chile Country Chair Juan Enrique Torres M.
7 BICSI CALA Belize, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Panama Country ChairRolando Alvarado, RCDD El Salvador, Guatemala Sergio Fratti, RCDD Vice Country Chair Juan C. Dieguez Contreras, RCDD Colombia Country Chair Martha Lucia Garzon Mendez Ecuador & Bolivia Marcelo P Bonilla Vice Country Chair Carlos Buznego
8 BICSI CALA Peru Country Chair Cristian A. Reyes [email protected]Vice Country Chair Rosalia L. Zarate Venezuela Alex Guy Mexico Country Chair Nidia L. Tenorio, RCDD Vice Country Chair Joctan Vazquez Uruguay Pablo Rynkowski Nicaragua Pablo A. Lopez Mayorga, RCDD, OSP, TECH
9 BICSI Products & Services
10 Registered Communications Distribution Designer
11 Registered Communications Distribution Designer
12 Other BICSI Credentials
13 BICSI Installation Program
14 BICSI ICT Training www.bicsi.org/trainingBICSI CONNECT Web-based training BICSI Webinars Instructor-led courses online On-Site Classes BICSI Training Delivery Specialists (TDS) come to you Open Enrollment Courses Open to general public; check schedule online Authorized Training Facilities and Authorized Design Training Providers (ATF/ADTP) BICSI courses offered at approved locations by licensed instructors
15 Electronic Credentialing Exams• Test for BICSI credentials • Visit to schedule a computer- based exam • for exam specifics
16 Technical PublicationsInformation Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM) Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM) Outside Plant Design Reference Manual (OSPDRM) Telecommunications Project Management (TPM) Manual Focus on: Industry best practices • Technical recommendations applicable anywhere in the world • Vendor-neutral
17 BICSI International Standards ProgramDevelop standards within all facets of Information & Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure design and installation Details: Over 500 members worldwide Accredited by ANSI Develops international standards and best practices Nonprofit program - free of financial influences Elementos importantes sobre el programa de estandares de BICSI: No tiene que ser miembro de BICSI para ser parte del programa. Programa de estandares sin fines de lucro. Ente neutral. No esta afiliado a fabricantes.
18 Information on ANSI (American National Standards Institute)Promotes the use of standards in the US Accreditation body for: Standards Development Credentials (ISO 17024) Testing Labs (ISO 17025) Ensures open and imparcial processes Doesn’t develop standards! Manage relationship between US and ISO / IEC. Acredit Standards.
19 Standards Development CycleIndustry Needs Technology Trends Designers Suppliers Clients Use Los Estandares de BICSI Standards son desarrollados desde una perspectiva diferente: TIA – Enfoque fabricante ISO – Representacion de paises = Politica publica del pais, la economia, fabricantes BICSI – Esta hecho y basado en la perspectiva de profesionales de la industria. Animated Slide (Note exact details on how this happens differs per association, but these phases are all present) Source of possibilities abounds everywhere Over time, filters/condenses into an idea which comes to a consensus body (group that is able to initiate and develop standards If approves, consensus body writes a draft Once draft is viewed to be ready to be approved, ballot is sent out asking for formal approval and comments – may go out only to consensus body, or circulated to larger number of people, including public comment (usually vote/comment period) Results are reviewed – if changes needed, made and reissued as a ballot. If results good, document is approved and moved to publication Publication, which leads to use, which cycles back into source of possibilities and process repeats (the source of periodic revision) Idea to Consensus Body Draft Consensus Ballot Review of Results
20 BICSI Standards Within ICTIEEE ISO/IEC & TIA BICSI Defines the message and transmission characteristics Defines the transmission media and system specifications Defines how to design solutions using transmission media and systems Applicable standards and where BICSI is. IEEE = transmission ISO & TIA = Media BICSI = Design
21 BICSI Published StandardsBuilding/Facilities Education Facilities (001) Data Centers (002) Healthcare Facilities (004) Systems ESS (005) DAS (006) Installation Cable Installation (NECA/BICSI 568) ICT Bonding and Grounding (NECA/BICSI 607) Other BIM for ICT (003) Aqui incluimos un listado de los estandares de BICSI que estan disponibles. DAS 006 is very, very close to being published (Q2 2015) NECA = National Electrical Contractors Association
22 Current Activities New Standards Under Development Revision ActivitiesData Center Operations BICSI 007 ICT Systems for Intelligent Buildings OSP Installation and Construction General Principles Aerial Pathway WLAN Design and Infrastructure Revision to BICSI 004, Healthcare Facilities General Revision Replacement NECA/BICSI 568 (ICT Installation) Hay comites activos trabajando en los siguientes documentos.
23 BICSI Standards Regulations TIA ISO IEC CENELEC ASHRAE ieee NFPAAnimated Slide : Clik to start. Slides timed to 1 second. Slide introduces standards organizations for data center to demonstrate the several standards, regulations, codes that ned to work together. BICSI is design to work with all other standards. ASHRAE ieee NFPA
24 Standards, Design Manuals and Best PracticesInteroperability BICSI Standards, Design Manuals and Best Practices Government Regulations Electrical Code Building Codes Fire Code Electrical Standards Cabling Standards Cabling Pathways and Spaces Envrionmental Conditions Building Standards Security Standards
25 Reach of BICSI Standards
26 BICSI Events Conferences & Exhibitions Technical presentations, exhibits and networking Breakfast Clubs Breakfast, technical presentations and networking Pub Clubs Refreshments, technical presentations and networking Seminars Technical presentations and networking at a sponsored site
27 BICSI Global 2017 -2018 Conferences & ExhibitionsBICSI CALA District – DataNet 9 – 11 August, Mexico City, Mexico BICSI Middle East & Africa District Conference & Exhibition 17 August, Lagos, Nigeria BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition 24 – 28 September, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA BICSI South Pacific Conference & Exhibition 26 – 27 September, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia BICSI Italian Conference & Exhibition 24 October, Rome, Italy BICSI CALA District Conference & Exhibition 2 November, San Juan, Puerto Rico BICSI Southeast Asia District Conference & Exhibition November, Bangkok, Thailand 21 – 22 November, Manila, Philippines BICSI Winter Conference & Exhibition 4- 8 February, Orlando FL BICSI Middle East and Africa Conference & Exhibition April, Dubai UAE
28 A Typical BICSI Audience Includes:Architects and Consultants Audiovisual (AV) Professionals Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) BICSI Credential Holders Broadband Service Providers Cabling Installers and Technicians Civil Engineers Communications Managers— Corporate and Government Communications Resellers and VARs Construction Managers (CMs) Data Center Designers and Engineers Electronic Safety and Security Professionals End Users Facility Owners and Managers General Contractors ICT Contractors ICT Design Consultants Management Professionals Marketers Military Personnel Network Designers and Administrators Outside Plant (OSP) Engineers Project Managers—Government, Military, Civilian and Corporate Quality Controllers Sales Engineers and Professionals Wireless/Digital Professionals Students
29 Key Takeaways BICSI Offers Comprehensive ICT Professional DevelopmentImprove Quality of ICT Systems Deployed Worldwide via, Education, Credentialing & Standards Development World Renowned Global Association
30 Betty Bezos, RCDD, DCDC, OSP, ESSThank You! Betty Bezos, RCDD, DCDC, OSP, ESS Chair BICSI- CALA