Whether you’re building a new office or retrofitting your current space, there’s a lot to think about in terms of equipping your business for today’s data and communication needs. From computer wiring, to patch panels, to office alarm systems, the wide range of electrical considerations may seem overwhelming. To help you out, we’ve put together a basic guide to help you understand the data and communication needs of the modern workplace.
Business Data and Communication Components
With today’s mobile office culture, office buildings require extensive wiring and cabling in order to provide sufficient networking, connectivity, and wireless capability. Here’s a list of the basic electrical components to consider when designing or retrofitting your office space:
- Computer wiring
- Telephone wiring
- Cable wiring
- Control wiring
- Fiber optics
- Switches
- Patch panels
More Data and Communication Needs to Consider
Along with the complex electrical components required to maintain day-to-day office operations, don’t forget to think about safety and security as well. In addition to the services listed above, Paramount Electric can also hook you up with:
- Security surveillance
- Security alarm systems
- Fire alarm systems
Learn more about office security surveillance here.
It may be possible to handle the basic needs of a small home office with DIY electrical wiring and networking. However, anything beyond that will likely require a professional electrician.
Paramount Electric delivers a full range of services to support advanced connectivity for voice and data communication, access control, security surveillance, building automation, video distribution, life safety broadcast systems, and electrical construction and manufacturing for commercial, residential, and industrial customers.
Whether your business is big or small, we will work with you to ensure that your office is fully connected and running smoothly. Contact us for all of your office data and communication needs. Call our office at 314-266-6551 or email info@paramountstl.com for a free estimate.
