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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
OFFICE
ASSET MANAGEMENT
MULTIFAMILY
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M
odern office space has
evolved to accommodate
changing requirements
in technology. Compa-
nies of any size and in all
industries are using this technol-
ogy to grow revenue and improve
efficiency. Whether they use digital
signage to drive employee engage-
ment, cloud computing to adapt to
new trends or state-of-the-art uni-
fied communications to better serve
their customers, companies are
looking at buildings that have the
right infrastructure to serve their
customers. Property managers need
to understand what their tenants
want, why they want it and how
managers can help meet the tech
requirements.
When it comes to Internet speed,
faster is better. With the growth
of Internet traffic, including voice
over Internet Protocol and cloud
computing, demand for bandwidth
is increasing exponentially every
year. It is important for the property
manager to know the available pro-
vider’s Internet speeds and the dif-
ference between digital subscriber
line, coaxial, wireless and fiber.
Following are eight questions every
property manager should know
how to answer.
Does the building already have fiber
connectivity?
Fiber connectivity pro-
vides almost unlimited bandwidth
potential for customers. Knowing
that a building is equipped with
fiber will appeal to the majority
of clients and is a requirement for
those who currently use the Inter-
net to drive their
company’s growth.
Does the build-
ing have redundant
and diverse carrier
entry?
Today, most
businesses depend
on disaster recov-
ery and business
continuity to oper-
ate 24/7. For new
and prospective
clients, the ability
to stay operational
if a line is cut can
mean the difference between rent-
ing a space and going elsewhere.
Property managers should know
where the fiber entrance is and if
there is a conduit to bring in a sec-
ond carrier, preferably on the build-
ing’s opposite side.
What providers are available in the
building?
Customers want options.
With multiple provider options −
CenturyLink, Comcast, AT&T, MHO
and Zayo, for example, tenants will
have access to choose the best price
and bandwidth available. For most
buildings, a minimum of two pro-
viders is essential and at least four
is recommended. Understand what
providers are available and which
services they offer. In some cases,
many providers will even pay a fee
to provide service to your building.
Does the building allow new provid-
ers?
When moving locations, com-
panies sometimes are still under
contract with a provider and are
Technology
Cole Dunsmore
President and
founder, TruCloud
Solutions, Denver
