Dubai, UAE—BICSI, the global association advancing the information and communications technology (ICT) community, will host its second annual ACE Summit in Dubai on 16 October, 2018, at the Fairmont Dubai, concurrent with its participation in the 38th GITEX Technology Week.
The ACE Summit brings Architects, Consultants, and Engineers (ACE) together to share best practices and discuss trends and standards used in designing ICT infrastructure systems deployed in Smart Cities, data centres and other ICT-intensive projects.“Just by looking around the MEA District—especially in Dubai—one can easily see that this is an area of robust growth and amazing technological advancement. With that growth comes a demand by businesses to adopt the latest ICT innovations for their buildings, connected cities and within the workplace itself, not only to meet the needs of their day-to-day activities, but also to remain competitive in today’s market.” said BICSI President Jeffrey Beavers, RCDD, OSP, CFHP.
“In order remain technologically advanced, there must be a skilled workforce and standards in place that are able to meet business needs to keep technology current, accessible, and seamlessly integrated. The ACE Summit provides an opportunity for exchange of ideas, experience and expertise for these industry professionals,” he added.
The Summit will feature presentations and a panel discussion from experts on a range of topics including “Turning Smart Cities into Safe Cities,” “Digital Disruption and Technology Trends,” “How can MEP build an Efficient Communication Infrastructure,” and “Future-Proofing ICT Infrastructure.”
The event will be preceded by a pre-summit masterclass on “Availability vs. Reliability and Choosing the Right Class of Data Centre.”
BICSI MEA’s 2018 ACE Summit is supported by Axis Communications as Headline Sponsor. Other event sponsors include AFL Hyperscale, Fluke Networks, AT&T Cabling Systems, Excel and Leviton. The pre-summit masterclass is sponsored by Hilti.
Registration for the event is now open at bicsi.org/ace. For more information, email bicsimea@bicsi.org.
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About BICSI
BICSI is a professional association supporting advancing the information and communications technology (ICT) community. ICT covers the spectrum of voice, data, electronic safety & security, project management and audio & video technologies. It encompasses the design, integration and installation of pathways, spaces, optical fiber- and copper-based distribution systems, wireless-based systems and infrastructure that supports the transportation of information and associated signaling between and among communications and information gathering devices.
BICSI provides information, education and knowledge assessment for individuals and companies in the ICT industry. We serve more than 23,000 ICT professionals, including designers, installers and technicians. These individuals provide the fundamental infrastructure for telecommunications, audio/video, life safety and automation systems. Through courses, conferences, publications and professional registration programs, BICSI staff and volunteers assist ICT professionals in delivering critical products and services, and offer opportunities for continual improvement and enhanced professional stature.
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, USA, BICSI membership spans nearly 100 countries.
Contact:
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+1 813.769.1844
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