PANDUIT™Network Infrastructure Solutions support Next Phase in IP
Convergence
London, UK (5th November, 2007) - PANDUIT™ , a global supplier of network
cabling infrastructure, has today highlighted the intelligent building as
the next development opportunity for IP convergence. The company's next
generation Zone Cabling Infrastructure solution makes it possible for
companies to accelerate their converged network strategies by allowing
powerful building automation systems (BAS) to be supported on the same
network infrastructure. The solution opens up new opportunities for
companies to reduce the total cost of network ownership and have greater
operational control across key business operations.
Brett Swett, business development manager at PANDUIT™, commented, 'The first
wave of convergence began when voice communications started moving onto data
networks. Businesses are now looking for additional efficiency gains and
cost savings through IP convergence. A facility's security, access control,
climate control and lighting systems have all traditionally been run on
dedicated, divergent systems. They are now prime contenders for IP
convergence."
"The key to convergence is the integration of individual systems onto a
single infrastructure platform that can achieve a high level of
interoperability between building systems. In addition to enabling
optimisation, convergence of these four systems onto a single IP
infrastructure considerably reduces installation costs of the cabling
infrastructure. PANDUIT™ estimates savings of between 60% and 90% in the
initial cabling costs alone."
"Further cost savings are available through ongoing reductions in energy
usage. For example, with convergence of systems in place, scheduling a
meeting using Microsoft Outlook will communicate to the lighting system to
turn light fixtures on and off and adjust the HVAC system based on the
number of people scheduled to attend the meeting. Not only does this enhance
the work place environment but, according to the US Green Building Council
(www.usgbc.org), by intelligently managing when and how devices within a
building consume power, total energy used within the facility is reduced by
up to 30%."
PANDUIT™ provides the complete cabling infrastructure requirements for
intelligent buildings. Multiple systems can be connected to the IP backbone
in distributed zones. Zone cabling provides organisations with a far more
logical and flexible infrastructure than traditional cabling topologies.
PANDUIT is uniquely able to support current intelligent building vendors
with an open-architecture cabling infrastructure. The PanZone product line
includes a BAS enclosure that supports connectivity for both voice and data
communications and BAS devices. This means that BAS, which have not yet been
fully adapted for IP, can be attached through a PanZone enclosure to the IP
network.
Brett Swett concluded, "Converging BAS onto the IP network stands on its own
merits, however, environmental legislation, limiting power use, is likely to
accelerate adoption. We expect that intelligent systems, converged on the IP
network, managing the use of a building will become the standard for
new-build and refurbishment projects within the next five years."
For further information and photography, please contact:
James Farquharson/Emily Monsell
Goode International Ltd
Tel: +44 (0) 1491 873323
E-mail: james.farquharson@goode.co.uk
Sylvia Sielicka
Panduit Europe Ltd
Tel: +44 (0) 208 601 7341
E-mail: cs-emea@panduit.com |
