May 21, 2013 - BICSI—an international association supporting the information technology systems (ITS) industry—and ASIS International (ASIS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), striving to foster the growth of the security and information technology systems industries, promote public safety and protect critical infrastructure globally, they say.

May 8, 2013 - JDSU invites you to join its subject matter experts for a series of one-hour (including Q&A) complimentary educational webinars presented by JDSU subject matter experts.

April 19, 2013 - BICSI—an international association supporting the information technology systems (ITS) industry—announced there are now more than 500 industry professionals who hold BICSI’s newest credential of Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM).

April 10, 2013 - BICSI—an association supporting the information technology systems (ITS) industry—recently released its newest standard, ANSI/BICSI 004-2012, “Information Technology Systems Design and Implementation Best Practices for Healthcare Institutions and Facilities”. With industry initiatives such as electronic health records and enhanced security—coupled with the convergence of clinical and information technology—BICSI says the need to build, upgrade or replace the built electronic infrastructure has become a critical issue with healthcare. Written for a variety of facilities, BICSI 004-2012 covers not only common telecom and IT infrastructure concerns, but specific healthcare systems, such as nurse call, interactive television/hospitality systems and connected medical imaging.

April 4, 2013 - Fluke is offering 1- and 2-day courses to help you train and certify your existing employees in the installation and certification of high-speed structured cabling systems. The Fluke Networks Certified Cabling Test Technician (CCTT) program is designed for contractors and enterprise network owners who currently own or anticipate purchasing DTX series cable certification equipment. Students are encouraged to bring their DTX units and modules to the class. The CCTT course is offered in two parts depending on your specialization, and is offered on separate days for either copper or fiber certification. DON’T DELAY, as there is a maximum of 8 students per class. Upon successful completion of the class, Fluke Networks will deliver CCTT certificates to the attendees, and 7 CEC credits per day are available from BICSI.

• April 15 (copper) and 16 (fiber), Saskatoon, Sask.
• April 18 (copper) and April 19 (fiber), Richmond, B.C.
• April 22 (copper) and April 23 (fiber), Victoria, B.C.
• May 1 (copper) and May 2 (fiber), Regina, Sask.
• May 6 (copper) and May 7 (fiber), Edmonton, Alta.
• May 9 (copper) and May 10 (fiber), Calgary, Alta.

January 29, 2013 - BICSI—an association supporting the information technology systems (ITS) industry with information, education and knowledge assessment—concluded a successful 2013 Winter Conference & Exhibition last week in Tampa, Fla., and EBMag was there to take in the action.

January 17, 2013 - The Communications Cable & Connectivity Association (CCCA) is using a game to inform the industry about fire safety compliance of communications cables.

January 16, 2013 - BICSI, an association supporting the information technology systems (ITS) industry, says it has sold out the exhibit hall of its Winter Conference, being held next week in Tampa, Florida... and EBMag will be there!

September 13, 2012 - The 2012 BICSI Corporate Buyer’s Guide is now available, containing contact information and company descriptions for many BICSI corporate members, including construction companies, consultants, distributors, manufacturers and more. Users will also be able to locate ITS companies and individuals in their area with specific specialties.

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June 26, 2012 - Earlier this year, 2012 BICSI Winter Conference & Exhibition attendees came together to celebrate and honour the individuals who have contributed to BICSI and to the information technology systems (ITS) industry. And EBMag was there!