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Conference for the Informa�on Technology Systems Industry

2014 BICSI MEA

Conference & Exhibi�on

9 –10 April, Dubai, UAE

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What is BICSI ?

BICSI is a professional associa�on suppor�ng the

informa�on technology systems (ITS) industry. ITS

covers the spectrum of voice, data, electronic

safety & security, project management and audio

& video technologies. It encompasses the design,

integra�on and installa�on of pathways, spaces,

op�cal fiber- and copper-based distribu�on sys-

tems, wireless-based systems and infrastructure

that supports the transporta�on of informa�on

and associated signaling between and among

communica�ons and informa�on gathering devic-

es.

BICSI provides informa�on, educa�on and

knowledge assessment for individuals and compa-

nies in the ITS industry. We serve more than

23,000 ITS professionals, including designers, in-

stallers and technicians. These individuals provide

the fundamental infrastructure for telecommuni-

ca�ons, audio/video, life safety and automa�on

systems. Through courses, conferences, publica-

�ons and professional registra�on programs, BIC-

SI staff and volunteers assist ITS professionals in

delivering cri�cal products and services, and offer

opportuni�es for con�nual improvement and

enhanced professional stature.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, USA, BICSI

membership spans nearly 100 countries.

For more informa�on, contact BICSI at

800.242.7405 (USA and Canada toll-free) or +1

813.979.1991.

You may also email bicsi@bicsi.org.

Dear ITS professionals

WELCOME

Pla�num Sponsor

It is my pleasure to welcome all of you in BICSI 2013 ME conference. Wish you

will enjoy all materials and presenta�ons during the conference

This year we have great presenters ,

who will let us know what is new in ITS

industry

The challenge for all individuals and

companies in the ITS industry is how

do we stay updated with technology,

standards and best prac�ces?

In this year’s Conference presenta-

�ons, the aim is to cover a full spec-

trum of ITS updates.

(ITS covers the spectrum of voice, data, electronic safety & security, project

management and audio & video technologies)

Ayman Aboslema, RCDD, OSP, DCDC ,NTS,CT,CCNA, CCDA, CDCDP

Middle East & Africa District Chairman

Silver Sponsors

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MEET THE STEERING COMMITTEE

Dr. Taseer A. Rangrez

Head, Commercial Services & ICT Incuba�on at Tamdeed Projects, E�salat Services

Member, UN Associa�on of USA at United Na�ons Founda�on

Advisory Council Member at Harvard Business Review

Advisory Member at Gartner Research Circle

Advisory Board Member at Chief Marke�ng Officer (CMO) Council

Alexandre Regnard

Head of ELV + Principal Consultant

PMK Interna�onal

Kandasamy Ganesan ,RCDD, NTS, TECH, CT, CFOT, CCTT

Managing Director, Topnet Distribu�on FZCO

Managing Director, e-sharp Consultancy JLT

Andrew Flint RCDD NTS CTP

Technology Solu�ons Manager

Anixter Middle East FZE

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MEET THE PRESENTERS

Dr. Taseer A. Rangrez

Head, Commercial Services & ICT Incuba�on at Tamdeed Projects,

E�salat Services

Member, UN Associa�on of USA at United Na�ons Founda�on

Advisory Council Member at Harvard Business Review

Advisory Member at Gartner Research Circle

Advisory Board Member at Chief Marke�ng Officer (CMO) Council

Dr. Taseer is an acclaimed strategic business collaborator, mo�vator and an explorer with a proven track record of 13 working

years & over 7000 hours of corporate trainings excelling in business strategy, technology incuba�on, and marke�ng outreach

programs in ICT & ITES opera�ons with achievements across global business markets.

Over the past years, Dr. Taseer has led business strategy from a detailed understanding of both current and poten�al custom-

ers, ensuring a focus on long term direc�on and commercial value, and pro-ac�vely driven forward ac�va�on strategies, reten-

�on and revenue. He has enhanced his experience in handling Interna�onal Business with mul�ple stakeholders with differing

objec�ves and has excelled in ensuring delivery of top line revenue and profit, developing loyalty from exis�ng customers,

aKrac�ng new customers and building significant brand equity.

Dr. Taseer graduated Summa Cum Laude through to his Ph.D in Business Strategy & Strategic Alliances. He has earned copious

Performance Excellence Acclama�ons at various organiza�ons in his professional career. Dr. Taseer recently received The Bizz

Award from World Confedera�on of Businesses and was also awarded for Excellence in Business Leadership, Business Manage-

ment and Excellence in Marke�ng Management.

His core competencies are in the areas of business strategy, service delivery, porMolio management, sales enablement and

marke�ng communica�ons in Telecom service providers, Oil & Gas, Government, Defense, Educa�on, Healthcare, Banking &

Finance, Hospitality, Manufacturing and the SMB industry.

Dr. Taseer currently heads the Commercial Services team leading Business Development, Marke�ng and the Sales porMolio

along with heading the ICT Incuba�on Center at Tamdeed Projects in the E�salat Group managing the development, strategy

and service delivery of future-proof ICT enabled solu�ons. In addi�on to being an honorary Member of United Na�ons Associa-

�on of USA at United Na�ons Founda�on, Dr. Taseer also sits on the Advisor Boards of the Chief Marke�ng Officer Council,

Harvard Business Review, Gartner Research Circle and others.

Keynote and conference opening : Standards Make the Whole World Work – BETTER

& Presen�ng : Successful Fiber (FTTx) Strategies

The Right Approach for Service Providers

….mee�ng the demands of the connected world

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MEET THE PRESENTERS

Luca Rozzoni RCDD -TE

POL / OLS Program Manager EMEA

Luca Rozzoni RCDD is the Passive Op�cal LAN Program Manager EMEA at the Broadband Network Solu�ons (BNS) division of TE

Connec�vity. During the past years Luca has been ac�vely leading the development of business strategies across the Enterprise

Market. His main focus has been toward the growing needs to align IT strategy with the Enterprise business objec�ves, such as

reducing OPEX while crea�ng a more dynamic business infrastructure.

Luca conducted his Electronic Engineering studies in Italy and subsequently moved to the United Kingdom where he achieved a

BA Business Degree. Luca combines 15 years of industry experience and understanding of networking technologies dedicated

to provide dis�nguished added value and real answers to modern business issues; his ul�mate aim is to deliver an unbiased

consulta�ve service with an holis�c view towards the various and ever growing technology needs of present and future IT

environments.

Presen�ng : “Op�cal LAN Solu�ons – Passive Op�cal Network Applied to Modern Enterprise“

During the past few years Passive Op�cal Networks (PON) has become established and proven in the Telecom Carrier world

with various fibre to the home (FTTH) projects deployed all around the world. Today’s LAN networks take advantage of a simi-

lar approach based on the fast-growing PON architectures to deliver Voice - Data & Video applica�ons based on single-mode

fibre to support high bandwidth over long-distances with reduced CAPEX and OPEX.

This presenta�on will provide a manufacturer-agnos�c view of PON technologies with some strategic approach to the implica-

�ons of Layer 1 / Layer 2 design and installa�on. An outlook of exper�se needed to move alongside with technology and keep

pace with the evolu�on of op�cal networking across the LAN environment.

Reiner Hofmann—Fluke Networks

EMEA Sales Director Wireless / AirMagnet BU

Reiner Hofmann, has more than 18 years experience in IT. APer establishing a large consul�ng group with focus on IT security,

he worked for numerous vendors in a leadership posi�on in IT security space, before entering WLAN market 8 years ago. Since

2011, he is serving as director for FNET CarrierWireless Business in EMEA region.

Presen�ng :Wireless Explosion-New threats are evolving Opera�ons geBng more challenging

Mobile explosion - The world is going wireless - users need to connect to the network wherever they are.

Wireless technologies evolving fast - ext genera�on devices (e.g., tablets) only connect wirelessly to the network, Thus without

a WLAN, organiza�ons can’t cost effec�vely adopt these devices into their business processes, they need flexibility in their IT

infrastructure, which has given rise to the BYOD trend, and in turn accelerates the move to wireless-only devices. The emer-

gence of new, faster standards - 802.11n and upcoming 802.11ac even increase pressure will drive mobility to next level.

Along with all technological advance, current and future WLAN’s essen�ally require an enhanced security with focus on layer 1

& 2. A remote 7x24h WLAN monitoring for pro-ac�ve real �me analysis and security enforcement will meet that requirements

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MEET THE PRESENTERS

Salim Janbeh , RCDD/NTS/DCDCP- PANDUIT

Physical Infrastructure Consultant

Prior to Panduit Salim Start his career in UAE working on Cable TV and several Fiber OSP projects in UAE, he Moved later and

Joint one of global largest system integrator to work on Dubai Airport Terminal-3 and concourse 3 in Design and Implementa-

�on the Physical Infrastructure network.

Salim role in Panduit is to support and coach System Integrator and Client in design and implement of structure Cabling Net-

work in Enterprise and Data Center project, He also involve in design a couple of biggest data center in the region.

Salim is an Electronics Engineer and Holding RCDD/NTS/CDCDP

Presenta�on Title: Exploring Power Usage Effec�veness PUE and DCIM SoEware Requirements

The biggest challenge of today Data Center is how to run more with less cost, without having a unified measuring mechanism,

controlling and op�mizing power usage efficiency is not aKainable, this session will dig more in PUE metrics and Data Center

Infrastructure soPware requirements.

Chris�an Schillab - Fluke Networks

Product Mgr. Media Test Products, EMEA

Chris�an Schillab has been working for Fluke Networks Europe since 1997 and since 1999 in his capacity as EMEA Product

Manager for the Media Test product line. As a member of the Bri�sh Standards Ins�tutes, he ac�vely par�cipates in CENELEC

Project Teams and prior to that in the FrameRelay and ATM forum. Previously, he has worked for various North American

manufacturers of Telecom Test & Measurement products, namely Spectron, NAVTEL and Nextest - in various European sales,

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Presen�ng :Op�cal Time Domain Recflectrometry - The Smart Way

The discussion on whether OTDRs are the right tools to test new installa�ons for compliance is fueled by common prac�ces

which try to balance simplicity with achieving relevant test results. In his presenta�on, Chris�an Schillab will describe new

methods and procedures which deliver highly accurate and repeatable results and, at the same �me, significantly reduce the

overall tes�ng �me.

Tariq Anwer-Siqura B.V.

Regional Sales Manager

Tariq Anwer has been in the Security & Low Current field for 19 years. 17 of them in the Middle East. For 13 years he worked

with major System Integrators and was involved in Business Development, Sales, Design & Es�ma�on of Security & Low Cur-

rent Systems. Established Siqura B.V Office (Part of Netherland Based TKH Group) in Dubai in 1998 and started Middle East

Opera�ons. Working as Regional Sales Manager and Repor�ng directly to the Managing Director.

Presen�ng: Migra�on to IP

The rise of IP technology has pushed ahead the video surveillance industry. Image quality may be the most obvious improve-

ment: while analogue surveillance cameras capture images in the low-grade PAL or NTSC format, IP paves the way for full-HD

video streams, resul�ng in a crystal clear view of what is happening out there. But there is much more to IP. An IP network

allows us to transfer video signals from any source in that network to any des�na�on we want. That means live footage can be

viewed in the central control room, while a duplicate stream is sent to a remote recorder or to the mobile device of one of the

operators. The advantages of IP technology are very exci�ng indeed. By following a straighMorward migra�on path, we can

enjoy the benefits it the IP technology - Flexibility, scalability, a higher level of data security. This presenta�on looks at how the

migra�on to IP can be done.

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MEET THE PRESENTERS

David Hughes RCDD/DCDC/NTS - CommScope

Senior Technical Manager Enterprise Solu�ons-MEA.

David is the Senior Technical Manager for CommScope Enterprise Solu�ons, in the Middle East & Africa.

Joining the CommScope team in 2013, David has more than 25 years broad based experience within the IT infrastructure indus-

try, spanning the EMEA & APAC regions, including 8 years in the Middle East.

David has held a number of senior management posi�ons and specializes in Data Center Design, Op�miza�on and Automa�on.

In addi�on, he is a regular contributor to industry publica�ons and an established speaker at technology events and seminars.

Presen�ng : CAT8 and the route to IEEE 40GBASE-T

Category 6 & 6A usage con�nues to expand into new areas including PoE, WLAN infrastructure, intelligent buildings, and even

common building ligh�ng.

The purpose of this presenta�on is to share ideas around Category 8 that is paving the way for IEEE 40GBASE-T.

It is intended as food for thought, as we together, share our understanding of Category 8 and together as an industry, deter-

mine how to best u�lize its capabili�es to further advance communica�ons over balanced twisted pair cabling.

We talk about some of the market drivers and analysis that has lead to the 40 GBASE-T project. This includes the huge growth

of internet traffic and mobile data traffic that is choking up already overloaded data centers.

We will see what the IEEE, ISO, and TIA standards are doing to support this new 40 G applica�on over structured cabling.

BICSI is the best place to socialize design and installa�on prac�ces, so there is some preliminary informa�on included to elicit

your help and exper�se in this area.

Andrew Sedman, RCDD – Reichle & DeMassari AG

Head of Technical Support & Training

Andrew Sedman is an experienced telecommunica�ons prac��oner with more than 27 years of experience across Europe, Asia

and the Middle East.

His primary area of exper�se is within the mission cri�cal area of data and voice network Structured Cabling Systems (SCS).

With Mul�ple Globally recognized Industry Cer�fica�ons, Qualifica�ons, Accredita�ons, his worldwide experience has contrib-

uted to the development of extensive office cabling and data center training courses for designers and installers alike

Presen�ng :Modern Data Center needs

Presenta�on abstract: The quality needed behind the MPO connector and the real value of modern day infrastructure man-

agement

Phillip Johnson , RCDD, AVSEC-PM

Senior Security Manager

Mr. Phillip Johnson is a BICSI RCDD, ICAO Avia�on Security Project Manager and Pilot. He builds airports for a living. Some of

the projects he has worked on include:

Kuala Lumpur Interna�onal Airport (Airport in the Jungle) Malaysia,

King Khalid Interna�onal Airport, Riyadh Saudi Arabia,

Miami Interna�onal Airport, Miami, Florida,

Fort Lauderdale Interna�onal Airport, Fort Lauderdale, Florida,

Orlando Interna�onal Airport, Orlando, Florida

Abu Dhabi Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

He specializes in Physical Security Systems, Data Centers, Control Towers, and Distributed Antenna Systems.

Presen�ng Implemen�ng ICAO Annex 17 For Airport Security How does a typical Airport implement Security Guidelines from the Interna�onal Civil Avia�on Organiza�on (ICAO)? Learn how

a BICSI RCDD can build a network that supports the demanding interna�onal security standards required to support interna-

�onal and domes�c flights for airports in the Middle East and Africa region.

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MEET THE PRESENTERS

Ian J. Plamondon—Condor Technology

Chief Technology Officer

Ian Plamondon, Chief Opera�ng Officer, has over 12 years of Satellite, SHF, EHF, Microwave, GE-PON, Wireless and fiber op�c/

copper communica�ons networks, electronics equipment and IT systems design, installa�on and maintenance experience. He

served four years in the US Navy opera�ng and maintaining AN/GSC-52 earth terminal equipment while also being responsible

for managing all design and installa�on circuit ac�ons. Mr. Plamondon served five years as the ANCC/ATC system administrator

at NCTS Bahrain. Mr. Plamondon completed training at the US Navy Electronics Technician School and the Communica�ons

Equipment Repair course for AN/GSC-52 (V) Earth Terminal, US Army Integrated Digital Network Exchange (IDNX) Operator/

Maintenance course, Space and Naval Warfare Systems (SPAWAR) KG-194 cryptographic course, DMSI ANCC/ATC maintenance

course, Prysmian Cables & Systems Sirocco Blown Fiber Installa�on course, Allop�c Edge EPON engineering, installa�on and

maintenance course, Motorola Point to Point Wireless Solu�ons Group course, and Cisco CCNA

Presen�ng :Basic Digital Circuitry, Grounding/Bonding and Best Prac�ces

Grounding is one of the most oPen overlooked and important pieces of any digital communica�ons. In this presenta�on we'll

go over a basic overview of digital communica�ons, how grounding affects digital communica�ons and basic communica�ons

grounding prac�ces.

Luis Jose Gil -TSU Ltd.

Chief Technology Officer

Luis Jose Gil is CTO of TSU ltd, an Abu Dhabi based company focused on high technology professional Communica�ons services.

The main customers are government agencies in UAE and the Gulf region.

Luis Jose has been working in the Telco and PMR sector for fourteen years.

During these years, he had the opportunity to deal with organiza�ons from five con�nents, having had the chance to learn

from its differences and similari�es.

His current research interests comprise wireless communica�ons and applied electronics, including TETRA, GSM, 4G, wireless

security, SoPware Defined Radio, man-to-machine and machine-to-machine communica�on.

Presen�ng: TETRA. Why and for what?

Malek Hunnon-Anixter

Technology Solu�ons Manager

Malek is the Technical Manager for Anixter, responsible for providing world class support to Anixter’s regional and global cli-

ents. Malek has over 15 years design and installa�on experience in the ITS industry and at various stages of his career has

worked as an installer, and end user representa�ve.

Presen�ng : An�cipa�ng the Future …

In this presenta�on Malek will discuss developments in the standards and trends within the Data Centre, Security and Building

Technology markets with a view to how recent developments, such as the internet of things and BYOD can impact your current

planning decisions.

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THE AGENDA

The agenda may be changed without no�ce , as several speakers are flying for the event

WEDNESDAY 09/04/2014

8:30 9:00 Registra�on -Welcome breakfast

9:00 9:10 Opening and Welcome-Ayman AboSlema, RCDD, OSP,DCDC, CT, NTS,CCNA, CCDA, CDCDP -BICSI- Middle

East & Africa District Chair

9:10 10:10

Dr. Taseer Ahmed Rangrez DBA, PhD.

Member, United Na�ons Associa�on of USA, UN Founda�on

Presen�ng : Standards Make the Whole World Work – BETTER

10:10 11:10 Luca Rozzoni, RCDD-TE-Business Development Manager EMEA/ANZ

Presen�ng : Op�cal LAN Solu�ons Passive Op�cal Network Applied to the Modern Enterprise

11:10 11:30 Coffee Break and Exhibi�on

11:30 12:30 Reiner Hofmann , EMEA Director Wireless BU ,Fluke Networks

Presen�ng :Wireless Explosion-New threats are evolving Opera�ons geXng more challenging

12:30 13:30 Lunch and Exhibi�on

13:30 14:30 Salim Janbeh , RCDD/NTS/DCDCP , Physical Infrastructure Consultant , PANDUIT

Presen�ng: Exploring Power Usage Effec�veness PUE and DCIM SoPware Requirements

14:30 15:30 Chris�an Schillab Product Manager Media Test Fluke Networks Europe

Presen�ng: Op�cal Time Domain Reflectrometry “The Smart Way"

15:30 16:00 Coffee Break and exhibi�on

16:00 17:00 Tariq Anwer , Siqura B.V.

Presen�ng: Migra�on to IP

17:00 17:30 Awards , Lucky draw Prize-giving, Q&A session

THURSDAY 10/04/2014

8:30 9:00 Welcome breakfast

9:00 10:00

Dr. Taseer Ahmed Rangrez DBA, PhD.

Head, Commercial Services & ICT Incuba�on, Tamdeed Projects , E�salat Group

Presen�ng : The Right Approach for Service Providers ….mee�ng the demands of the connected world

10:00 11:00 David Hughes RCDD/DCDC/NTS

Presen�ng: Category 8 paves the way for IEEE 40GBASE-T

11:00 11:30 Coffee Break and Exhibi�on

11:30 12:30 Andrew Sedman, RCDD , Head of Training and Technical Service – R&M

Presen�ng: Modern Data Center needs

12:30 13:30 Lunch and Exhibi�on

13:30 14:30 Phillip Johnson , BICSI RCDD, ICAO AVSEC-PM

Presen�ng : AIRPORT SECURITY-IMPLEMENTING ICAO ANNEX 17 & SECURITY MANUAL

14:30 15:00 Ian J. Plamondon

Presen�ng :Basic Digital Circuitry, Grounding/Bonding and Best Prac�ces

15:00 15:30 Luis Jose Gil, CTO TSU Ltd

Presen�ng: TETRA. Why and for what?

15:30 16:00 Coffee Break and exhibi�on

16:00 17:00 Malek Hunnon, RCDD ,Technology Solu�ons Manager, Anixter

Presen�ng: An�cipa�ng the Future…

17:00 17:30 Awards , Lucky draw Prize-giving, Q&A session, Conference Close

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