Cabling Infrastructure
These days structured cabling can include data, voice, security, TV, or audio/video networks. People realize there is a vast amount of information moving through their business’s daily, but do they understand the backbone or highway of all that information is their building’s cabling infrastructure?
It all Starts with Design
It all Starts with Design
- Initial Assessment: We begin by evaluating your existing telephone, IT, security, TV, paging, and audio/video systems to understand their current functionality. We then discuss your future operational goals and how you envision your systems evolving.
- Collaborative Meetings: We coordinate meetings with key stakeholders from various departments—HR, IT, building services, and management—or with vendors and subcontractors. These sessions are crucial to align expectations, define scopes, and gather detailed requirements. Depending on the complexity, this phase can range from a few straightforward meetings to more intensive discussions and design sessions. This step is critical, yet overlooked in over 80% of construction projects, where essential questions often go unasked or are addressed too late.
- In-Depth Consultations: Unlike the common practice where architects, engineers, or contractors might not focus deeply on specific operational systems—often leading to a 'copy and paste' approach—we dedicate the necessary time to ensure these systems are perfectly tailored to your business needs. We find it surprising that more attention is often given to aesthetic choices like flooring or wall coverings than to these crucial operational systems.
- Planning and Alignment: Armed with the right insights from the right people, we draft a comprehensive plan. This plan is essential for obtaining accurate project quotes, ensuring alignment between management and contractors, and synchronizing needs with the general contractor. This collaborative approach ensures everyone works together efficiently and effectively.
- Implementation Strategy: These steps are fundamental and can be addressed either proactively at the project's outset or reactively once the project is underway. We advocate for early engagement to ensure a seamless, cost-effective outcome.
Quality Installation
Quality Installation
- Different types of cable are needed for each system: Category 5E, Category 6, Fiber Optics, RG-6, RG-59, RG-11, HDMI, etc. Each cable type has certain specifications on how they are to be installed. Without the proper installation, the performance and warranty will not be guaranteed.
- Cabling should be installed, labeled, documented and tested by a trained technician.
- Incorrectly installed cabling could cause slower transfer rates and costly troubleshooting time for your IT staff or technology vendors.
- This type of work has very little oversight or inspections so the installation quality can vary drastically from contractor to contractor. Having input on choosing the right vendor up front is very important to your business.
Music, Paging & Intercom Systems
Imagine a calm and welcoming office environment, and stay informed and safe during important meetings and emergencies. Our door entry systems provide secure and efficient access management, with the ability to view and communicate with visitors and remotely open the door.
Music and Paging/Emergency Systems
Music and Paging/Emergency Systems
Bring your business to life with the power of sound. Imagine walking into your office and feeling the energy shift as soothing background music fills the space, creating a calming and welcoming environment for your employees and customers. And when it's time for an important meeting, update, or emergency evacuation, those same speakers can keep everyone informed and safe.
Door Entry Systems
Door Entry Systems
Schedule Free Consultation
We understand that every business and home is different, and so are its technology needs. That’s why we offer personalized consultations, either in person or by phone, at no cost or obligation. Schedule yours today online, or contact us at 605-339-0575 or sales@fosssecurity.com. Together, we’ll design the perfect plan for your business.