The telecommunications industry is continuing to undergo rapid change. Since the Telecommunications Act of 1996, many Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs) have been established (and failed) in all over the world. In addition, several new access technologies have also emerged, including DSL, Voice over IP (VoIP), fixed wireless, passive optical networking (PON), and fiber.

With the rapid change in the telecommunications industry, it is key for both new and existing firms to review their business development plans, identify present and future competitors, and develop a strategy which will result in a sustainable competitive advantage. ITI Lebanon delivers a deep experience base within the telecommunications industry and a comprehensive understanding of emerging technologies and trends.

ITI Lebanon can implement new Information Systems, which will enhance Application Services, Directory Services and Secure Internet/Intranet Infrastructure. Information systems should have the capability and capacity for hosting and servicing different systems and services corresponding to different locations, while maintaining manageability, reliability and low Total Cost of Ownership.

By implementing such a Networking system, several advantages are met:

1. Creating an integrated enterprise wide Directory Services system that would be a pooled central resource for all users to utilize.

2. Creating secure internet and inter-Subsidiaries connectivity.

3. Providing the proper platform to build any solution required, which should increase the organization's productivity with the least cost (ex: VoIP, Video Conferencing, etc.).

ITI Lebanon can help your organization meet the challenge of designing a communications cabling network with the required servers and systems which provide a solution that meets today's demands and yet has scope for adaptation for tomorrow's needs.

Structured Cabling
Structured cabling allows the linkage of various stations of a local area network (LAN) whilst maintaining the high degree of flexibility which is required for today's high performance applications. Employing this standard of cabling coupled with the quality of workmanship guaranteed by ITI Lebanon ensures that no-matter the size of the installation the accuracy, speed and quality of transferred information is of a superior standard.

The installation of structured cabling ensures that your communications network is ready for any new applications, as they become available.
There are three simple ways to summarize how your organization could benefit from installing a Structured Cabling Network.
     · Reduced cost of moves and changes
     · Easy administration and trouble-shooting
     · Choice of computer and telecommunications equipment not limited by the cabling system

The layout of a TIA/EIA 568-A structured cable system used by ITI Lebanon is illustrated in the figure below. The hierarchical structure is apparent in the multifloor office building. A vertical backbone cable runs from the central hub/switch in the main equipment room to a hub/switch in the telecommunication closet on each floor. Work areas are then individually cabled to the equipment in the telecommunication closet.

ITI Lebanon uses international standards that define the parameters for each part of the cabling system, which includes work area wiring, horizontal wiring, telecommunication closets, equipment rooms and cross- connects, and backbone (vertical) wiring. Each of these is described next. Additional details, specifications, and illustrations are submitted by ITI Lebanon on delivery of the project.

Work Area
The work area wiring subsystem consists of the communication outlets (wall boxes and faceplates), wiring, and connectors needed to connect the work area equipment (computers, printers, and so on) via the horizontal wiring subsystem to the telecommunication closet.

Horizontal Wiring
The horizontal wiring system runs from each workstation outlet to the telecommunication closet. The maximum horizontal distance from the telecommunication closet to the communication outlets is 90 meters (295 feet) independent of media type. An additional 6 meters (20 feet) is allowed for patch cables at the telecommunication closet and at the workstation, but the combined length cannot exceed 10 meters (33 feet). The horizontal cable should be four-pair 100-ohm UTP cable (the latest standards specify Category 5E, we recommend Category 6), two-fiber 62.5/125-mm fiber-optic cable, or multimode 50/125-mm multimode fiber-optic cable. Coaxial cable is no longer recommended.

Telecommunication Closet
The telecommunication closet contains the connection equipment for workstations in the immediate area and a cross-connection to an equipment room. The telecommunication closet is a general facility that can provide horizontal wiring connections. There is no limit on the number of telecommunication closets allowed. Some floors in multistory office buildings may have multiple telecommunication closets, depending on the floor plan. These may be connected to an equipment room on the same floor.

Equipment Rooms and Main Cross-Connects
An equipment room provides a termination point for backbone cabling that is connected to one or more telecommunication closets. It may also be the main cross-connection point for the entire facility. In a campus environment, each building may have its own equipment room, to which telecommunication closet equipment is connected, and the equipment in this room may then be connected to a central campus facility that provides the main cross-connect for the entire campus.

Backbone Wiring
The backbone wiring runs up through the floors of the building (risers) or across a campus and provides the interconnection for equipment rooms and telecommunication closets. The distance limitations of this cabling depend on the type of cable and facilities it connects.

Servers

Preliminary Server Roles
Server roles scale in accordance to the business needs of the organization. The preliminary server roles can be summarized by the following:
     · Domain Controller
     · DNS
     · DHCP
     · File & Printing Sharing
     · Backup and Disaster Recovery

Reliability
Reliability is provided by several new and enhanced components such as: Improved memory management, more robust system architecture, better diagnostic tools, the Safe mode start feature, the Recovery console, File Protection that prevents the replacement of protected system files by any other program and finally the Enhanced Backup utility to a wide variety of storage media such as tape drives, external hard disk drives, Zip disks, and recordable compact disks.

Availability
Availability is mainly shown in a system that has fewer restarts when configuring hardware and software. For example, the administrator/user can configure network protocols or extend a storage volume without restarting. Also, thanks to enhanced Plug and Play features, servers can now recognize and adapt to hardware configuration changes automatically, without his/her intervention and without restarting.

Active Directory
The Active Directory stores information about objects on a network and makes this information available to users and network administrators. Active Directory gives network users access to permitted resources anywhere on the network using a single logon process. It provides network administrators with an Intuitive hierarchical view of the network and a single point of administration for all network objects.

Internal DNS
Domain name system (DNS) was developed in 1987 to provide a name-to-address mapping service for computers on the internet. With a domain name server, everything is configured based on internal DNS; even the internal domain has a name with the format: xyz.int for example. This server is configured as a DNS server on the corporate network to provide a dynamically updated DNS database that makes computer names available to client resolvers querying for name resolution across both the Internet and the internet.

Internet/Intranet Connection

ITI Lebanon will advise organizations on the best firewalls, hardware antivirus, Intrusion Detection Systems, etc. that helps protect organizations of all sizes from attack by both external and internal threats and performs deep inspection of Internet protocols such HTTP, which enables detection of  many threats.

ITI Lebanon will setup an enterprise-class internet/intranet connections meeting the requirements for performance, availability and reliability including all of the key capabilities of real-time antivirus, firewall, VPN, network intrusion detection and prevention, and traffic-shaping services. ITI Lebanon is the choice for mission critical applications.

ITI Lebanon Project Approach and Policies

Phased Activities and Deliverables
Experience has shown that in order to get the highest quality product in a short period of time, it is essential that detailed design and planning occur before a lot of hands-on development work begins. As with any project it's important to periodically check the progress of the project thus we use a milestones based on deliverables for every phase. A millstone is set for every of the following phases: Envisioning, Deploying, Fine Tuning, Training.

Product Supply
We have access to a wide range of suppliers for active and passive equipment along with suppliers of systems, software, and technical help. As an independent source of supply you can be assured of impartial advice, we will only recommend the product that best suits your needs.

After Sales Support
The cabling and components used in all our installations are covered by a guarantee. Should any problems arise with the installation action to rectify these will be immediate and the faulty equipment replaced. The downtime of your system will be kept to a minimum.

Quality
In line with ITI Lebanon total commitment to customer satisfaction we recognize the importance of a comprehensive quality program. As part of the effort to achieve this, a detailed Quality Manual is in operation, conforming to internationally applied standards.

Installation Procedures
At Active Communications we have a set of guidelines which we adhere to ensure that each installation is a success. All of our projects stick to these few but basic principles and these criteria along with our experience in delivering networks ensures successful installation. The skill involved in laying a quality system can not be understated.
      · The installation is always completed within a strict time frame
      · It is completed to our quotation and to the customers' exact specifications, there are no
      surprise alterations or additional costs
      · On completion the installation is fully documented and tested
Should the customers' requirements change during or after installation then we pride ourselves on our flexibility and adaptability that allow for any modifications to the system such as adding extra sockets or equipment to be carried out with minimum disruption.
This service is provided to the highest level of quality, and at all times our customer receives the utmost consideration working within defined budgets, strict time scales and absolute commitment.