Communications

Network Solutions Group
Data, voice & multimedia network solutions for industrial & office environments

Planning, design, configuration, installation, certification, maintenance, upgrade, retrofit

Your voice and data networks are the information lifelines of your organization. Will they meet the challenges of your business?

At Black & McDonald, we believe that building an information network requires considerable insight into your business, coupled with a high degree of technical expertise across a broad spectrum of information technology and facility management experience. We believe that lower operating costs, productivity gains, longer equipment life and protection of your capital investment are among the tangible benefits of a properly designed, installed and maintained voice and data network, along with the peace of mind that comes from knowing your information infrastructure is stable, secure and safe.

We begin by studying your business, analyzing your needs, and recommending long-term solutions. We design, specify, install, certify, maintain and upgrade all aspects of your network infrastructure. We make a commitment to keeping your technical resources ahead of your information needs.

Building surveys
Black & McDonald's vendor-trained designers and RCDDs prepare a complete analysis of your existing cable plant, identifying strengths and potential weak points.

Configuration
We will design an integrated network solution, including power supply, hardware, wireways, utility services and hardware specifications.

Project management
Black & McDonald's recognized project management capabilities will help ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Testing & certification
System testing ensures individual components deliver the performance of vendor-certified solutions when assembled into a total system.

Documentation
Extensive installation documentation ensures you can take full control of the system.

You will receive:

• Vendor system certification
• Cable test results
• As-built drawings
• Maintenance manuals
• Black & McDonald Warranty

Administration
When your system is operational, Black & McDonald provides complete system administration of ongoing moves, adds, and changes, including:

• Patch cables
• Cable maintenance
• Identification
• Documentation
• Maintenance testing

Training
Our objective is to ensure you take full advantage of your system, from day one. Our RCDDs are available to provide custom-tailored training sessions for your staff on different aspects of your system. As well, we provide access to training sessions and seminars sponsored by the major systems manufacturers in Canada and the U.S.

Read our Brochure.