PlanNet's Physical Infrastructure Practice is comprised of professionals who specialize in designing and project managing the implementation of the physical infrastructure that supports various communications technologies such as voice, data and MATV systems and their convergence. Information and communications technologies are built upon the physical layer, which must be flexible to support changes in technology over time. PlanNet's Physical Infrastructure Practice strives to maximize our clients' investment in technology over the span of time they occupy a facility.

Technology Space Design

In an era where organizations rely more than ever on Information and Communications technology systems to communicate internally and externally with their customers, the facilities that house these systems are critical to achieving reliable and secure communications. PlanNet's Physical Infrastructure practice specializes in helping organizations with planning and design of Data Centers and critical technology facilities. This includes space and capacity planning, risk assessment, budgeting, determining the right level of systems redundancy, power and heat load verification, construction coordination, commissioning and system acceptance.

Construction Support

The construction of new buildings or the relocation to other facilities offers a great opportunity to upgrade information and communications technology. Equally important is the infrastructure that supports this technology. The Physical Infrastructure Practice Consultants are trained to work as part of an Architectural and Engineering team. We develop construction plans, understand the Architectural Phasing of a project, and know how to provide critical information to the engineering teams. We are adept at translating our clients' technology requirements into information that the Architectural and Engineering teams can understand. This translation ultimately ensures that our clients' requirements are met.

Structured Communications Cabling

It's the least glamorous part of business communications technology -- the conduit and cables hidden behind walls and above ceilings; unseen by end users. However, it is critical to the performance and effectiveness of the networks and systems that it transports. Our consultants are expertly trained in best practices and industry standards of Structured Communications Cabling systems and supporting infrastructure.