News from TR-42Download News from TR-42 (mp3, 9:35)
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Marilyn Michelson of Business Communications Services talks with Tyco Electronics' Herb Congdon about the status of various TR-42 committee and sub-committee initiatives and activities.
Business to Business TelecommunicationsDownload Business to Business Telecommunications (mp3, 4:21)
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A TIA 2009 ICT Market Review & Forecast Special – part 3 of 4
In this podcast, the second of four profiling the TIA 2009 ICT Market Review and Forecast, host Henry Cuschieri looks at the enterprise market and the challenges facing it over the coming year and how it’s adapting to the realities of tighter budgets.
The International Telecom RevolutionDownload The International Telecom Revolution (mp3, 6:00)
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A TIA 2009 ICT Market Review & Forecast Special – part 2 of 4
In this podcast, the second of four profiling the TIA 2009 ICT Market Review and Forecast, host Henry Cuschieri looks at the international opportunities for market growth in the ICT industry and to what degree the global recession will affect them.
Mapping the Future of WirelessDownload Mapping the Future of Wireless (mp3, 14:30)
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A TIA 2009 ICT Market Review & Forecast Special – part 1 of 4
The recently released TIA 2009 ICT Market Review and Forecast is the subject of a four-part podcast series. In this first episode, host Mike Snyder looks at the overall drag on the wireless industry created by the economic downturn, as well as the new business opportunities the downturn is creating in areas such as data services and pre-paid phones.
Surviving the Downturn part IIDownload Surviving the Downturn part II (mp3, 14:30)
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Strategic Planning for Success
ADC Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Robert E. (Bob) Switz, discusses strategic planning for tough economic times and gives his assessment of the potential windfall for the ICT industry in the form of broadband stimulus funds during an interview with TIA’s Mike Snyder. “Be very careful not to manage your business in a recession into a ‘going out of business’ scenario.”
Taking the Mystery out of 568Download Taking the Mystery out of 568 (mp3, 23:18)
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A Makeover for Cabling Standards, With Green Highlights
TIA's Henry Cuschieri and TR-42 Telecommunications Cabling Systems Engineering Committee Chair Herb Congdon, Manager of Standards and Technology for AMP NETCONNECT Systems at Tyco Electronics, discuss the recent updates to TR-42 cabling infrastructure standards. They also discuss work underway in the committee’s Green Issues Task Force, including the revision of the Building Automation Standard (BAS) TIA-568-C series. BAS systems are currently recognized as eligible for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) points under the U.S. Green Building Council’s rating system.
Surviving the DownturnDownload Episode 3: Surviving the Downturn (mp3, 19:55)
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TIA's Mike Snyder and 4Dk's Tamara Casey discuss the advantages small businesses have in the current economy and the importance of developing holistic solutions to ICT programs. The term "Green" is grating on grammarians' ears, but it looks to be a money-maker for the ICT industry in 2009. Finally, we test Ms. Casey and TIA staff members on troublesome terms from the TIA Glossary.
The Environment and ICTDownload Episode 2: The Environment and ICT (mp3, 8:08)
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TIA's Henry Cuschieri and Ellen Farmer discuss the increasing importance of environmental regulation on the ICT industry and the resources TIA provides members, the technology industry and the general public. TIA member Foundry Networks supports Baylor University with human genetic research and thoughts on "Black Friday" and technology.
Celebrate StandardsDownload Episode 1: Celebrate Standards (mp3, 11:28)
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In the wake of World Standards Day, TIA Podcast Series examines what standards are and how they benefit us in daily life. Plus we pay our respects to James E. Geist and end with a whimsical look at WiFi in the ballpark.
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