PAS 700:2009

Description
Provision of ICT Facilities and Services in Workplaces. Specification.

Program

Buy this best practice framework for ICT services in the workplace today!This publicly available specification (PAS) specifies the requirements for the provision of ICT facilities and services in a workplace.


ICT facilities and services are implemented in layers. PAS 700 splits ICT facilities and services in buildings across four layers. Layers 1 and 2 are facility-based. Layers 3 and 4 are service-based. Each layer is dependent on the layers below it for operation, i.e. Layer 3 services require Layer 2 facilities to work.

• Layer 1: Building - covers the characteristics and facilities of the building itself and their suitability for ICT usage. It includes ductwork, risers and other permanent facilities necessary for the deployment of cabling. It also covers aspects of flooring, lighting, power and physical security that relate to ICT usage.
• Layer 2: Infrastructure - covers the ICT facilities within the building such as cabling, communications rooms, wiring closets, wireless networking, network security, and power supplies. As well as the availability of external services such as the Internet.
• Layer 3: Basic services - covers essential services such as telephone and Internet connections and their related support.
• Layer 4: Extended services - Layer 4 builds upon Layer 3 to include other ICT services such as telephone and video conferencing, VPN support, hosting and co-location services.

This PAS uses the four-layer concept to assist in identifying which ICT facilities and services are implemented in a given workplace. Also in determining whether those facilities and services meet the requirements of this PAS.


The primary focus of the PAS is the ICT facilities and services office spaces. It allows for three workplace types:

• Part-fitted workplace,
• Ready-to-occupy workplace,
• Public workplace.

This PAS specifies the requirements that are applicable to each workplace type. It is applicable to workplaces located in part of a building, in a whole building or on a campus.
It is applicable to anyone specifying ICT facilities and services for a workplace, including architects, developers, agents, operators and occupiers.
It would also assist anyone wishing to assess the ease of deployment, extent, usability, reliability and flexibility of ICT facilities and services in a workplace or potential workplace.


Key Features and Benefits:

• Specifies the requirements for the provision of ICT facilities and services in a workplace. Providing a best practice guideline to work to when fitting out a workplace ready for an organisation to move into. No more guessing over what IT infrastructure is needed.
  
• Applicable to more than one workplace type, be they located in part of a building, in a whole building or on a campus. Making the this specification applicable to any work environment.

Publisher: BSI
ISBN 10: 0580635767
ISBN 13: 9780580635762
Pages: 25
Format: Softcover
Published Date: 30 April 2009
Availability: In Stock


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