Welcome Address
Kandasamy Ganesan,
RCDD/LAN Specialist, District ChairBICSI Middle East & Africa and Divisional Director-Enterprise, OnLine Distribution

Building A Robust 10 Gbps Enterprise Fiber Network
John M. Struhar
Ortronics

Key Design Elements For Premise Distribution
Steven Brewster
PMK Consultants

This presentation is designed to provide insight into the key design elements for ITS in commercial, residential, multi-tenant retail, or multi-use buildings. These are the elements which make up the core competencies of an RCDD.

Recognizing Dubai's robust construction industry, area developers have a keen sense of the desired level of quality and reliability of the ITS within a building. There is a growing acuity to the value of an ITS; with a growing population of technologically savvy clientele relocating to Dubai, and Dubai's position as an area unparalleled foresight, flexible, sustainable, open systems are the key to maximizing value for all stakeholders.

Industrial Ethernet For Process And Control Networks
Soloman Almadi
Saudi Aramco

Process and Control Systems are facing significant challenges. Currently, most process and control systems consist of multiple separate networks with a limited interconnectivity. On the other hand, the developments of Information Technology mean that desktop, operating system (i.e Windows), internet and Ethernet technology is becoming increasingly suitable for use in the manufacturing and processing sectors. This means that for the first time computer and communication structures based on Ethernet/Internet technology can be implemented throughout the entire company. The two major areas of “office” and “plant domain” will be linked and the digital nervous system of the company will be unified and optimal. This paper provides a preview of the Industrial Ethernet: considered by some the Landscape for the Next Generation Process and Control Network.

The Advantage Of Producing Shielded Components In Developing 10 GBASE-T UTP Cabling
Rene Trosch
R & M

The feasibility of a shielded Cat.6 Channel for 10GBASE T is given. Several tests and ten years of experience in shielding and earthing techniques allow us the advantage to build up prior UTP channels. The paper focuses on the technical background of shielded systems and the possibilities of earthing. Going through the proposed standard of 10GBASE – T it will be shown that the earthing system in a UTP installation is more critical as for STP installation. Some tests will help to explain the theoretical background. On the other side it has to be shown how all the other ‘Alien' affect the transmission into the cabling and what can be done. With these two important parameters, we will find tasks, how to chose and implement cabling systems for 10GBASE-T.

Home Cabling: Latest Developments
Eric Daligault
3M

Home networks give households total flexibility to manage their digital and communication technology. With a home network system installed – acting as a digital exchange for all cable and broadcast TV, telephone, broadband internet and more – equipment is no longer confined to specific rooms and spaces. Wherever a particular device is needed, it can be quickly and easily set up on the network.

The Challenges Of Deploying Campus Wide Wireless Local Area Networks As Business Delivery Infrastrustures
Rabih Itani
American University Beirut

Data infrastructures set for the business delivery must feature performance, availability, security, manageability, scalability and agility and must be able to respond to those challenges effectively and efficiently to mitigate the threats posed on business deliverables. Deploying WLAN as business delivery infrastructures necessitates the same features and poses the same challenges, but now with a thorny medium control raising the challenge bar. This paper will discuss the unique challenges posed by WLAN deployment designed for campus environments where users are dispersed in a wide geographical area and where outdoor access is a basic requirement.

Refreshment Break And Exhibition Viewing

10GB/S On Twisted Pair – Can UTP Meet The Challenge?
Matias Peluffo
Systimax Solutions

Today's enterprises are more and more reliant on their IT infrastructure to support their needs in a cost effective and reliable manner.  Bandwidth requirements continue to grow, due to numerous factors such as the prevalence of storage area networks,  distributed applications and the overall increase in the number of networked appliances.  Information transport at channel speeds of 10Gb/s has long been used in wide area networks and is becoming increasingly popular and cost-effective in the LAN.  With standards for optical fibre-based 10Gb/s in the LAN already well established, efforts are well underway to developing standards for 10 Gigabit transmission over the most widely deployed media to date in the LAN; UTP. This presentation will answer the question whether UTP can meet the 10G challenge and will cover the need for 10G over copper, roadmap for standardisation, technical considerations in the development of the 10G solution over UTP, planning for 10G applications in the LAN.

Blown Fibre Myths And Realities
Nick Bishop
Pirelli Telecom Cables & Systems UK.

Blown Fibre solutions have been used in the UK for more than a decade, resulting in more than half a billion metres of fibre being installed. In recent years its technical and commercial attractions have resulted in its spread to all corners of the world and for many divergent applications. However, its detractors, often suppliers without access to the technology, continue to create misconceptions about Blown Fibre systems and their value as a tool in the work-box of any network planner, consultant or installation engineer. Blown Fibre systems are not the answer to every networking issue but they can offer real advantages and benefits that are worth assessing versus the traditional cable approach. This presentation will address those areas often subject to misunderstanding or misconceptions about the technology together with the potential advantages of using Blown Fibre solutions.

Closing Remarks From The Chairman

Exhibition Viewing

Exhibition Viewing And Morning Refreshments

Opening Remarks From The Chairman

Emerging Technology Smart Homes Applications Using Electrical Power Grids – Wiring For Computer Inter-Networking
Professor Dr. Sadiq
Knowledge Village Dubai

The paper outlines emerging electrical power grid technology alternatives for information transport systems for The internet & Telecommunications. A novel networking  prototype given the acronym ODETNET is presented. The methodology of  ODETNET approaches sensing, monitoring, and processing of domestic & commercial buildings  kWh meter readings using electrical power grid networking. The findings of ODETNET indicate that it is technically possible to monitor  electric power consumption through the power grid network itself. Research implications for ODETNET include automatic management of domestic & office electrical consumption. Practical implications of ODETNET include the successful implementation of electrical consumption management policies that offer financial incentives to consumers via tariff reduction. The originality value of the present paper stems not only from using ODETNET novel approach, but also using the power grids themselves for computer networking. The contributions of ODETNET automation stems from allowing the electrical grid network to be an active partner in electricity supply management.

Backward Compatibility And Standards Consistency In Copper Cabling Systems
Ergun Riza Akan
HCS Kblolama

This presentation deals with Category 6 permanent link features caused due to inconsistency between TIA-EIA-568-B.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 cabling standards. The importance of balance in differential transmission, TCL test method and limits: IEC-61156-5 vs TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1 will be covered. The paper will also include a case study on Category 7 cables installed with Category 6 connecting hardware, lab test results and evaluation and finally conclusions and recommendations.

Testing Cabling System For 10GBASE-T Redfines The Requirements For Field Testers
Christian Schillab
Fluke Networks

Testing Cabling System for 10GBASE – T redefines the requirements for field testers. The challenges are caused by the lack of agreed component test standards, the complexity of testing Alien Crosstalk in installed cable as well as the reduced performance margins which can be expected from the first commercially available products. Christian will cover what is defined in the first drafts for field tester accuracy and what can be expected from field testers on the market today.

Broadband Wireless Access Evolutions: Deployment Of Last Mile Wireless Applications
Sami A. Al-Shuwair
Saudi Aramco

Enterprises, Internet Services Providers, and Mobile Network Operators are all looking for cost effective ways to move voice and data amongst multiple, separate locations at broadband speeds. Coppers and fiber optics solutions often fall short due to up-front costs and recurring leases from telecommunications companies. Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) solutions have emerged as means to fill theses gaps and provide a lower total cost of ownership than wired solutions, while maintaining or exceeding the reliability and performance of those technologies. This presentation discusses the applications of current Broadband Wireless Access technologies, and the benefit of introducing WiMax technology to BWA arena.

Intelligent Infrastructure Management – Time To Take Our Own Medicine
Simon Holland
ITracs Corporation

The presentation will cover how (non intelligent) cable management has evolved since the eighties. The advantages and drawbacks of the various CM options available. Challenges necessary to implement CMS including accurate data, change and control processes. The pitfalls associated with CMS and why CMS typically becomes shelf aware. Differences between CMS and Intelligent Infrastructure Management (IIM). Simon will go through IIM technologies, reliability, industry players, typical features and benefits, advantages, limitations, design considerations, costs and return on investment. By the end of the presentation, delegates will firmly grasp what the new emerging IIM technology really is all about, how it works, how it effects them, how it will change their working practices and the benefits of using IIM.

ISO 11801: Edition 2002 Class F (Category 7) Standards
Oene-Wim Stallinga
Nexans Cabling Solutions

Data Center Design Objectives
Hans-Jurgen Niethammer
Tyco Electronics

This presentation will go through the major industry standard updates for data centers. The main elements of design criteria for high performance, high density and flexibility in confined spaces and heat and space issues. Designing a system:
•  FO preterminated system with MPO connectivity
•  FO system performance OM3
•  Copper preterminated system with MRJ21 connectivity
•  Copper system Cat6A: shielded vs UTP