Introducing the UNIFIED PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The physical infrastructure is the basic foundation on which enterprise systems run, including not
only voice and data communication systems but also power, computing, control and security
systems. The increased demand for IP communications is driving the industry towards
convergence of these systems that today are either separately deployed and managed, or are
integrated through proprietary, closed technologies.

The need to provide real-time information, manage network applications, and control building
automation systems through IP networking is also driving increased interdependence between
these systems throughout several core enterprise areas:

• Data centers are mission-critical data factories delivering applications that need to be
  accessed remotely with stringent performance requirements.
• Factory automation systems (i.e., process control, motion control, numeric control) provide
  real-time information to enterprise business systems.
• Building systems (i.e., lighting, access, HVAC) are becoming smarter and more manageable
  to reduce energy costs, improve climate control, and enhance employee security and
  retention.

As the interdependence of these systems increases, a point of failure within any one system
impacts the performance of many and creates risk. These critical systems (both silo and
proprietary) and the physical infrastructure that supports them need to be adapted to meet
evolving customer needs.

PANDUIT invites you to know more about the Infrastructure Risk Management that the Physical
Infrastructure supports across the enterprise.