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How do communications upgrades increase value to my buildings?


This column is pan of a weekly question and answer series on telecommunications services In telecommunication, the term telecommunications service has the following meanings:

1. Any service provided by a telecommunication provider.

2.
 designed to help real estate professionals compete for and retain tenants.

Several years ago, companies looking for Looking for

In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with.
 office space were likely to ask questions about HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) In the home or small office with a handful of computers, HVAC is more for human comfort than the machines. In large datacenters, a humidity-free room with a steady, cool temperature is essential for the trouble-free  and electrical wiring Electrical wiring in general refers to insulated conductors used to carry electricity, and associated devices. This article describes general aspects of electrical wiring as used to provide power in buildings and structures, commonly referred to as building wiring. . In lease renewal discussions today, the same companies are likely to ask about plans to upgrade building communications systems. As advanced communication capabilities change the way the world does business, they are increasingly seen as a necessity when companies look for facilities solutions.

How will upgrading communications services make my building more valuable?

By providing access to advanced telecommunications services, you help your tenants compete in their respective industries. Communications services can reduce operating costs operating costs nplgastos mpl operacionales  and improve customer service for your tenants. For example, video-conferencing can cut travel costs, while high bandwidth can mean faster response to requests for engineering drawings, graphics or x-ray images. Buildings with advanced communications systems can retain demanding tenants, keep occupancy higher and get better rental rates -- in good times and bad.

Will telecommunications equipment on my roof change the building's look?

The large arrays of antennas used for cellular and pager systems may change your building's look. The dish antennas used for fixed wireless systems are only about a foot in diameter, and generally cannot be seen from the street.

Can my tenants purchase services from several different telecom providers?

Yes. Businesses may use their traditional phone company -- or any one of the Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs) - for voice --services and advanced communications needs such as high-speed Internet See broadband.  access, data transmission and videoconferencing A real time video session between two or more users or between two or more locations. Although the first videoconferencing was done with traditional analog TV and satellites, inhouse room systems became popular in the early 1980s after Compression Labs pioneered digitized video systems . Or they may choose alternative providers for any one of those services, as well as for redundancy -- emergency back-up capability -- in the event of a phone system failure.
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Author:Uhl, Rick
Publication:Real Estate Weekly
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Oct 27, 1999
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