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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS CONSULTING

AND ENGINEERINGDIGITAL v ANALOG v

FIBER v WIRELESS

Firm Profile

PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, LLC Pennbrook Business Center 1010 Church Road Lansdale, PA 19446 Tel. 215-661-1600 www.profsyseng.com

30 YEARS + STRATEGY + SPECIFICATIONS + TECHNOLOGY

We develop cutting-edge solutions targeted to our clients’ needs and strive to design state-of-the-art systems that keep pace with evolving technology.

Digital v Analog v Fiber v Wireless

Enterprise Wide Communication Solutions PSE’s principle objective is to become a partner in the development of enterprise level communication systems throughout the corporate and agency environments and to strategize on technology while collaborating on its implementation. Our firm has the experienced skill sets of certified network design engineers and architects, secure cyber protection certification level individuals, data center design architects, RF/fiber/UTP infrastructure engineers, and 700/800/900/cellular RF engineers.

But, there is more to it than just the digital and RF world. Our trained staff includes experts in acoustics, noise and vibration control, displays/monitors/scanning systems, sound and program reproduction systems, digital intercom, and analog systems.

Converging TechnologiesThe convergence of these technologies requires a firm with a wide diversity of talent, as well as a deep level of experience to provide targeted specifications, reports, contract documents, and studies to create a sustainable communication platform across corporate and agency levels. We have the capacity to provide comprehensive services and complete documentation including single study, report, or schematic design through full documentation and commissioning.

Expanding Personal Communication EnvironmentThe expanding personal communication environment needs to be continuously addressed. The continuous uprooting of bandwidth by social networks and higher technologies on platforms as diverse as web browser, PDA, messaging, and newer personal communication methods requires meeting a challenge that is a moving target. Centralizing your consulting and design capabilities into PSE’s staff provides cost efficiencies and tangible benefits directly to the shareholders’ and stakeholders’ bottom line.



Communications

Communications ExpertisePSE has provided advanced systems for communications, multi-media, acoustics, and related building systems since 1986.

We have extensive experience providing complete tele/data communications infrastructure and information technology systems planning, design, and engineering services.

ExperienceWe specialize in site-wide communications systems in special environments that include academic, justice, corrections, performing arts, theaters, museums, and diverse government and corporate clients nationwide. Our services include network information technologies, teleconferencing, multimedia systems, integrated voice/recording, and processing systems.

Client-to-Cloud SolutionsComplete client-to-cloud solutions were delivered to a national museum in the Eastern U.S. and a large court system in the South. Both solutions included client needs studies, broadband services, Citrix connectivity as-well-as legacy adoption, new high speed computers/servers, fiber switching, and network operations/server room designs.

Cutting-edge solutions were included in multiple school projects which are designed to fulfill Department of Education (DOE) missions to build technologically-rich learning environments for all students. PSE was selected as tele/data communications infrastructure and technologies experts for several projects; notably, a new magnet science high school, a cooperative effort with New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), University of Medicine and Dentistry (UMDNJ), and other institutions.

PSE offers complete engineering and tele/data communications infrastructure consulting services directly to clients, architects and allied design professionals to facilitate project planning, design, deployment and completion. The firm does not sell, provide or represent any products, equipment, manufacturers or vendors. We are a non-vested engineering firm providing innovative solutions to challenging projects, while having training in netTerrain, Blamp, Corning, Cisco, Avaya, Barco, RGB, NTT, 3Com, Hubbel, Microsoft, APC, and many other product lines.

We have 30 years experience

providing complete digital

tele/datacom, security,

life safety infrastructure,

M/E/P, and information technology systems —

integrated with our planning,

design, and engineering

services.

We are a non-vested

engineering firm providing

innovative solutions to challenging

projects, while having intense

training in Cisco, Avaya, Barco,

RGB, Nortel, 3Com, Hubbel,

Microsoft, APC, and many other

product lines.

19th Judicial District CourthouseBaton Rouge, Louisiana



Wireless Data/Voice Systems

• Wi-Fi• WiMAX• Cellular Data• Microwave Systems• 700/800/900 MHz

Wireless Network Applications

• Mesh Networks• Point-to-Point• Wireless Backhaul• Wireless LAN/WAN• Hot Spots• Wireless Network Infrastructure

Planning

Wireless Network Equipment

• Autonomous Access Points• Lightweight Access Points• Wireless Network Switching• Wireless Network Management• Wireless Network Security Data

Data Network Types LAN

• WAN/MAN• High-rise Networks• Multi-Building Campus Networks

Network Communication Applications

• VoIP• Unified Messaging• Video Conferencing• Video Delivery and Storage• VPN

PSE has extensive

experience providing

complete Tele/Datacom

infrastructure and information

technology systems

planning, design and engineering

services. With over 30+ years

of procurement support

services, we have developed

RFP’s in communications

reflecting over $20 million in

purchases, installation and

deployment -- all on schedule.

Digital Tele/Data/Video Communications

Network Integrated Building Security

• IP CCTV Systems• IP Intercom Systems• Networked Access Control Systems• Network Integrated Building Security

Infrastructure Planning

• Structured Cabling• Campus Wide Infrastructure• City/County Wide Infrastructure• Wireless Backhaul• Aerial Cabling Systems• Ductbank Systems

Telecom Service Planning

• POTS• ATM• T-Carrier• DSL• ISDN• Cable Modem• Multi-Tenant VoIP

Data Centers/Design/Security

• IPS/Threat Management • Server Architecture • Storage Networking• Data Back-up Systems• Critical Power Systems• Network Monitoring• Server Consolidation• VLAN Coordination• Legacy Systems Migration• Virtualization of Servers



Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Naval Business CenterTelecommunication System Assessment Study & Master Plan

PNBC continues to be developed

into a modern business

campus with facilities for

shipbuilding, industrial

manufacturing, warehouse/ distribution,

intermodal yard, and office tenant

spaces. With 2,000 acres, the

client required data and tele-

communications infrastructure to

replaced aging copper pairs

buried in marine environment

manholes pressured with

nitrogen and built in 1942.

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC developed a Master Plan for a campus-wide Tele/Data Communications Service Distribution System at Philadelphia Naval Business Center (PNBC), site of the former Philadelphia Naval Ship Yard.

The purpose of the Master Plan was to provide guidelines for continued improvements and reconstruction of the campus-wide Tele/Data Communications Service Distribution system. The Plan details existing services, infrastructure and cable, proposed new infrastructure and cabling, and alternative solutions to meet both short- and long-term telecommunications service distribution needs at PNBC.

❖ Assessment of the existing telecom system ❖ Assessment of the duct bank system ❖ Survey of abandoned utility systems for modernization of the telecom cabling pathways ❖ Prepare an RFP for telecom testing ❖ Develop solutions for various telecom services outage issues ❖ Design of new fiber infrastructure ❖ Rodding of all maritime environment duct banks ❖ Utility mapping services ❖ As-built configuration ❖ Coordination with Verizon outside plant engineering ❖ Model design for fiber services ❖ Outside fiber plant design for tenants




National Museum of American Jewish HistoryTechnology Integration

The National Museum of

American Jewish History

is located on historic

Independence Mall.

The new building represents a

history of the Jewish people,

from those who gave the early

colonialists financing to continue the

Revolutionary War, such as

Robert Morris, to today’s

successful Jewry in America.

Its five story 100,000 SF

design will be as remarkable

as the data/voice/video capabilities

of the site to manage both

historic content and museum transactions.

The National Museum of American Jewish History is located in Philadelphia’s Historic District on Independence Mall. Seeking expertise in integration of data, voice, and video in a secure expansive environment, Professional Systems Engineering (PSE) was selected to design all networks and remote services for wired and wireless networks, conferencing capabilities, exhibit data support for both high speed and wireless networks, and tele/data/video services. PSE was chosen to design and deploy technology for this special mission to herald the assimilation of Jewry into the United States.

PSE’s first task was to provide an assessment of existing networks, connectivity issues, information technologies transition to the new site, and recommend unified digital electronic communication platforms. This implementation of an “All Digital” site includes data/voice/video and conferencing using the latest secure appliance and network infrastructure that can handle both gift shop transactions and prevent denial-of-service attacks, as well as intrusion detection to any of the data equipment.

Our incoming services consulting required all bandwidth research, vendor transfer rate capabilities, Citrix-based VPN support, vmail-via-email support, network management, and operations support design.

Program Assessment ❖ Broadband service requirements ❖ QOS determination ❖ “All-Digital” viability ❖ Budget determination

Tele/Data Services ❖ Computer architecture design ❖ High-speed fiber connectivity ❖ Firewall specifications ❖ Intrusion detection/deterrence ❖ Denial of service attack defense high-speed Citrix solution

❖ Network operations design ❖ High-speed secure wireless

Voice and Video ❖ Full unified communication system ❖ VoIP phone structure ❖ Rich automated attendant features ❖ Video/teleconferencing for direct meetings

❖ Audio/visual support

Migration/Implementation ❖ Incoming service analysis ❖ Network management system specification

❖ Transition services ❖ Vendor negotiation and contract management



Professional Systems Engineering, LLC served as security, data/telecommunications, and A/V design consultant on the $30 million renovation/expansion for the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA). PSE also updated security for the existing historic Furness Building and provided the design and construction administration for the new security systems, telecom/data infrastructure and hardware, and A/V presentation/education environments for expanding into the 190,000 SF, 11-story, historic Federal Building adjacent to the historic Frank Furness property.

Telecom/Data Infrastructure ❖ Telephone, IDF, MDF planning ❖ Data network/architecture ❖ Video conferencing infrastructure ❖ WAN/LAN connection ❖ CAT 5E and fiber optics distribution ❖ Switches and hubs ❖ CCTV

A/V Presentation Rooms ❖ Acoustics/sound ❖ Video presentation ❖ Monitors and displays ❖ Computer presentation ❖ Room configuration ❖ Remote controls

Telecom/Data Hardware ❖ Telephone PBX ❖ Telephone system ❖ Computer network servers/design ❖ Network software ❖ Power-over-ethernet wireless connectivity

Security ❖ CCTV ❖ “Track lighting” camera integration ❖ Digital video network ❖ Intercom ❖ Integrated systems ❖ Card access ❖ Photo ID ❖ Master control security design

With the $30 million expansion

project, which involved the

renovation of the Federal Building,

PAFA stands as an icon to art education and learning

as a valuable internationally

recognized institution.

Our designs complement the

work of noted Philadelphia

architect, Frank Furness.


Communications/Security for Historic BuildingsPennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)



Network Operations Centers/Mission Critical FacilitiesOur staff has worked on conference centers, data centers, corporate situational control centers and mission critical facilities design for over 20 years for clients in the broadcast industry including NBC; the financial industry such as NASDAQ, PNC, and Fiserv; in law enforcement for cities of Philadelphia and Lexington, Kentucky; manufacturing including McNeil Pharmaceutical, Smithkline, RCA, and GE; aerospace for the Astro Space Center; communications for Verizon, MCI, and Amtrak; schools and universities such as Newark Public School District, University of Pennsylvania, and Lincoln University.

A full menu of assessment, planning, design, engineering, move migration, commissioning/testing, and cut-over services offer the precise level of commitment to successfully implement new digital technologies processes with great results.

Both ownership and stewardship of the wide range of architectural and M/E/P services provide critical infrastructure such as emergency power, fire, and security protection that are balanced using highly skilled and talented workforce.

Communications ExpertisePSE has provided advanced systems for communications, multi-media, acoustics, and related building systems since 1986. PSE has extensive experience providing a complete security and tele/datacom infrastructure, information technology systems planning, and design and engineering services. We specialize in site-wide communications systems in special environments including academic, justice, corrections, performing arts, theaters, museums, and for diverse government and corporate clients nationwide. Our services include security and safety systems design, network information technologies, teleconferencing, multimedia systems, and integrated voice/recording and processing systems.

Recent cutting-edge solutions were included in New Jersey K-12 school projects which are designed to fulfill a Department of Education (DOE) mission to build technologically-rich learning environments for all students across the State. PSE was selected as tele/data communications infrastructure and technology experts for several projects, notably a new magnet science high school which was a cooperative effort with New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), University of Medicine and Dentistry (UMDNJ), Rutgers University and other institutions.

A full menu of assessment,

planning, design, engineering,

move migration, commissioning/

testing, and cut-over

services offer the precise level

of commitment to successfully

implement new digital

technologies with great

results.

Mission Critical Facilities



Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

19th Judicial District CourthouseCourthouse Information Technology & Secure Communications

The new state-of-the-art 12-story,

360,000 SF courthouse will have the latest in networking and high-tech

audio-video systems inside

courtrooms, including a

transcription recording system

and touch screens used

to control audio and video.

Cyber security designs involved

intrusion protection

firewall and virtual access

hardening of the 10 gigabit

capacity network infrastructure.

Professional System Engineering, LLC developed and prepared the RFPs and equipment purchase lists required to purchase the courts Information Technology and Communications FF&E Technology package. This included the courts telephone system, data network, computers, servers, and distributed antenna system.

PSE found, while reviewing the 19th JDC’s legacy systems, the courts relied on multiple single core servers. PSE presented a technology plan that employed a virtual server cluster to greatly reduce data center’s space, power, and cooling requirements.

PSE filled a unique role acting as technical liaison for the Administrative office of the Courts. PSE demonstrated a unique ability to translate the highly technical into easy to manage concepts. This helped the AOC and project architect to stay on top of the project and make informed decisions throughout the project.

Courtroom Technologies ❖ Integration of CourtSmart system with courtroom A/V system ❖ Server consolidation and design of virtualized multi-server cluster ❖ Data center planning and design

Information Technology ❖ OSP fiber links for extension of existing tenant networks into the new facility ❖ VLAN coordination and assignment ❖ WiFi coverage for public areas and public access ❖ Migration of legacy data system

Telecommunications ❖ Full fiber optic outside plant design serving all law enforcement and court branched within the city ❖ Multi-tenant VoIP system ❖ Interactive Voice Response system ❖ E911 requirements coordination for VoIP systems ❖ Emergency communication systems

In Building RF Distribution System ❖ Multi-carrier In-Building Cellular ❖ Hybrid 700 MHz/800MHz public safety radio coverage includes full coverage holding areas and fire towers



Professional Systems Engineering, LLC (PSE) provided consultant services including debriefing, interviews, historical analysis, technology requirements, specification preparation, RFP production, and bid analysis to replace Amtrak’s CHIEFS system public safety software. Amtrak’s existing system was nearly ten years old and no longer met Amtrak Police Department’s business needs. It did not keep pace with up-to-date technological demands and proved labor-intensive to maintain. The existing central monitoring center is a national call center providing coverage for emergency, enforcement, disaster management, hazardous spill/contamination response and rail operations management with far-reaching, and sometimes overlapping jurisdictional-based, automated response call-up. The new system includes the following components and capabilities:

❖ Computer-aided dispatch/geobase sensitive programming ❖ Records management system ❖ Internal affairs module for secure review ❖ Employee communications ❖ Personnel management module ❖ GIS mapping with national coverage and integrated/imported response jurisdiction mapping ❖ Custom reporting relating to train-specific information

The new system will allow for effective real time dissemination of information regarding departmental productivity and crime trend analysis, which facilitates effective deployment of resources in conjunction with daily operational requirements as well as emergency deployments. This project demonstrates PSE’s ability to “prime” a sophisticated, nationally advertised consulting award and bring stakeholders technology support into a modern data and systems managed universe that will be deployed in at least 15 cities and covering almost 150 operators.

Nationwide

PSE was chosen by Amtrak to

replace its Emergency 9-1-1 Dispatch Center

with a modern system that will

cover no less than 15 cities

and nearly 150 operators. PSE’s

designs allow for adaptation with evolving technology to serve current

and future needs.

Enterprise Safety Assessment/Emergency 9-1-1 DispatchAmtrak



Lexington, Kentucky

A $60 million facility, built in 18 months, required

an entire universal wiring infrastructure. A

complete RFP for communications was prepared for

the equipment budget of $1.6

million and infrastructure costs of over

$400,000.

Communications & Advanced Systems ConsultingLexington-Fayette County Detention Center

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC provided systems design and consulting services for control, communications, and infrastructure.

This 400,000 SF facility encompasses multiple county/city jurisdictions in the Lexington, Kentucky area. Because the design/build contracts awarded approached a cost of $60 million, the owner and planners obtained expert fire, tele/data communications, audio, multimedia, and video consulting provided by PSE. The project was lauded as a complete success.

Communications ❖ High speed network design ❖ Master control center design ❖ Satellite TVRO facilities ❖ Data telecommunications design ❖ Computer architecture design ❖ Digital TV studio/broadcast design ❖ Large bandwidth digital data/telecom/video/WAN design for integration to County Government ❖ Data/telecom/video RFP preparation valued at $2.3 million

Systems ❖ Twenty-four video conference stations with ISDN, H.323 and SONET ring capabilities to city courts ❖ Advanced tele/data/video and information technologies facilitation and engineering using gigabit layer 3 switching ❖ Digital studio television and recording systems for site-wide distribution and training



Audio/Visual/Video• High Definition Video• Switched/Synced Sourcing• Streaming/Digital On-Demand• Touch Control• Home Building Automation• Sound Reinforcement• Theatrical Performance Audio• Slide Projection• Video Projection• Film Projection• Surround Sound• Computer Graphics• Church Sound• Exhibition/Multi-room Sound• Audio/Video Teleconferencing• Laser Disc Control

Acoustics• Architectural Acoustics• Sound Transmission Loss• Reverberation Analysis• Performance/Theater Acoustics• Noise Control• Vibration Control• Sound Shaping• Sound Spectrum Analysis• Vibration Analysis to 0.002 G-force• 3-D Acoustic Modeling• Computerized Analysis of Noise

Vibration and Sound (CANVASTM)

Home Theater/Media Rooms• Surround Design• THX/Dolby Digital• Classical/Contemporary• Full Light/Heat/Sound Video/Shade

Touch Control

PSE integrates sophisticated

electronic systems

designed to work together in a practical,

reliable manner. A necessity

by design, integration is mandatory in

today’s digital workplace.

Digital Signage• Interior Design Integration• High Output-High Resolution• Programmed Replay• Live High Definition Distribution• Exterior Design/Integration

Communications• VoIP/Network Engineering• Secure Wireless• Audio Distribution• Video Distribution• RF Distribution• Video Conferencing• Telecommunications• Data Communications• Microwave Communications• Wide Band Communication Systems• Fiber Optics/Broadcasting• Digital Distance Learning• Satellite Feed/Distribution

Theatrical/Stadia/Auditoria/Studio/Media• Theater Planning• Technical Design• Production Design• Lighting Consulting• Event Staging• Sound Reinforcement• Special Electronic Effects• Edit/Mixing Suites• Surgical Suite Music• Foreground Sound• Multi-media Restaurant Experience

Home Automation• MDU Design• BAS/Water Feature/Pool Integration• Sound/Audio/Visual/Satellite/Radio/

Cable Control• Wireless Touchpanels

Audio/Visual/Video/Signage/Acoustics

Since 2006




This global financial

securities trader required

30 networks including fiber, coax and UTP

based media. A large main call center,

fallback center, network control and mainframe

computer room were

all designed. A structured

cabling system for stock and fund trading

through advanced

communications were provided in

addition to two floors of open

office space.

Data Center, Tele/Data/Voice/Video/AV & Safety ConsultingFiserv Trust-BHC Financial

Professional Systems Engineering was responsible for all data center design communications and network planning, telecommunications infrastructure, pre-action fire protection sprinkler, smoke detection, high-rise fire alarm systems, security, audio/visual/video and consumer meet/greet/“ticker” areas of this securities investment firm. The data center included deployment of parallel processing computers in a bubble environment. Network operations center (NOC), call center, and fallback areas were designed, as well as 60,000 SF of hi-tech open office with custom data services.

Telecommunication services included LAN, coaxial, fiber optic and specialized cabling for a total of 21 networks for communications both within the US and overseas. Telecommunications included multiple consoles for

transaction trading, confidential telephone networking for communications requirements and fallback switching mechanisms for emergency activation.

Fire sprinkler design included sophisticated on/off sprinkler heads and smoke detection and annunciation for the complete facility. An integrated security system was also provided including security, monitoring, and card access.



Las Vegas, Nevada

This project involved high level security

and integrated audio/visual/video/home automation, information

technologies, and three

home theater environments. It is becoming

one of the most intriguing

home and entertainment spaces in the

world.

Security, Tele/data & Audio Visual Design ServicesHigh Profile Residential Property

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC provided all programmatic development and construction drawings and specifications for more than $3 million in systems and another $2 million in computers and communications systems on a 12-acre site. The client, a world-renowned electronic commerce entrepreneur, required the highest standard in security, home automation, and information technologies.

Several of our projects cannot be disclosed due to security, privacy, or sensitivity issues. This is a project with concerns for all three aspects and thus details and name are confidential.

Security ❖ Multiple perimeter secondary intrusion systems ❖ Digital video surveillance and archiving ❖ Control room and security kiosk layout ❖ Access control system ❖ Intercom system with integrated video ❖ Vehicle detection ❖ Fiber optic infrastructure

Telecom/Data ❖ Gigabit Ethernet backbone for phone and data ❖ VOIP (voice over IP) phone system ❖ Wireless network ❖ Gigabit Ethernet switches ❖ Tele conferencing equipment ❖ UPS backup power

Audio Visual ❖ CATV/SATV distribution system HDTV digital recording ❖ Network based distribution multi-source audio system ❖ Individual room A/V system ❖ Control system integrating A/V, HVAC, water features, lighting, and curtains ❖ Touch screen (including wireless) control of home automation system ❖ Home theater/lounge space ($1 million)



Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Computerized Touch Control Language LaboratorySwarthmore College

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC provided complete programming, design documentation, and construction administration for this four-story advanced learning site. PSE was responsible for the Advanced Language Learning Laboratory housing multimedia educational platforms for use by the students and included computerized touch control of each student station for language learning requirements. Complete networking of PowerPC and Apple computers, instructional systems display, and projectors were also included.

Swarthmore College is a perfect example of the design/manage/build (D/M/B) approach. We were called in the March time frame for an immediate review of need, listing of the proposed capabilities of the language and multi-media center, and a determination of budget, pricing, and compatibility with existing infrastructure.

❖ Assessed the infrastructure ❖ Designed complete furniture layouts ❖ Wiring layouts and open Walkerduct floor systems ❖ All hardware: state-of-the-art CD/ROM servers, laser discs, VCR’s, and video projection equipment ❖ Touch control language training equipment ❖ Computer controlled cassette recording ❖ PCs with laser discs for authored software ❖ On-line instructor viewing and a multitude of other applications ❖ Individual carrel desks for over one dozen students ❖ Combination back-to-back classroom design yielding economic benefits by capturing dual space use

A six-month turnaround for

this one-half million dollar

advanced language

lab included open deck cell

raceway and touch screen

controlled independent

work stations and an

interactive classroom.



3D Acoustical Analysis

PSE designed and developed CANVAS®, a powerful software tool that provides clear, 3D graphic representation of acoustical factors to achieve accurate acoustical analysis. CANVAS® is an acronym for Computerized Analysis of Noise Vibration Acoustics and Sound. It is used in the pre-design phase of a project. CANVAS® can avert costly architectural errors. It has provided the basis for acoustical design solutions for a variety of projects completed by our Acoustics experts for more than ten years.

Well received by Acoustics professionals at its debut in 1991 at New York City’s Audio Engineering Society, CANVAS® has a vast database containing the properties of absorptive and reflective materials.

This easy-to-use program yields high-resolution, color graphics representing these important factors:

• Architectural space features • Noise control of adjacent

spaces• Noise control for mechanical

equipment• Evaluation of acoustical and

noise-reduced environments

CANVAS® is proprietary property of PSE

Well received by Acoustics

professionals at its debut in

1991 at New York City’s Audio Engineering

Society, CANVAS® has

a vast database containing

the properties of absorptive and reflective

materials.



Professional Systems Engineering, LLC provided services for many projects. This encompassed audio, visual, video, acoustical and noise and vibration control systems. Systems ranged in variety from sophisticated remote control audiovisual systems with surround sound and comprehensive acoustical and vibration control planning to automated video “mock” courtroom electronics and remote control systems.

Acoustics and noise vibration control studies were developed for large classrooms and auditorium spaces throughout the campus in a wide variety of applications. These included:

❖ Annenberg School of Communications ❖ Medical School - Historic Amphitheater ❖ Leidy Laboratories Auditorium ❖ Chemistry Auditorium ❖ Myerson Laboratories Auditorium ❖ Law School ❖ Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Our audio/visual experience started in the amphitheater that painter Thomas Eakins made famous, in his painting The Agnew Clinic (University of Pennsylvania, 1889), which still hangs outside of this marvelous room. State-of-the-art A/V and distribution systems were added to many spaces while vibration analysis using calibrated accelerometers were employed to reduce transformer noise.

Our staff ‘s association with

the university extends back to 1982 when

communications work included

multiplexing for ARPANET,

predecessor to the Internet. New

underground communications

networks with ductwork systems,

which are still employed today, laid the ground-

work for modern communication

needs.


Multiple Campus Communications & Acoustics ProjectsUniversity of Pennsylvania



This $25 million classroom expansion

included advanced

infrastructure serving data,

telecom, voice, music, and

video media transmission.

Our hybrid solution served

special music instruction,

computer labs, math labs,

media centers, and extensive

remote electronic library access.


Educational Technologies for Classroom & Laboratory BuildingTemple University

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC provided educational technologies programmatic, schematic, and design drawings for this multi-media project. PSE provided multi-media teaching consulting for programmatic and design stages. Included were network and educational technology systems designed for transparent use of computers in all classrooms and auditoriums.

The use of the computer is transparent in the sense that computers are located in a central Media Center and not in each classroom or in the auditoriums. The Central Media Center also included complete controllable and scaleable input for multiple video, audio, network, and internet sources. Six computer labs plus capabilities for computers in every classroom and at every student station were provided within the project.

Also included were acoustics, noise and vibration control, architectural acoustical finish programming, audio/visual/video systems, sound reinforcement systems, and distributed electronic bulletin board systems.

Services ❖ Instructional technologies specification ❖ Schematics through final design ❖ Noise/vibration control ❖ Auditorium design ❖ Multi-media central resource center ❖ Video/audio/computer distribution ❖ Computer networking ❖ Classroom planning ❖ Program management

Designs ❖ Acoustics ❖ Noise and vibration control ❖ Instructional program input ❖ Multiple computer lab designs ❖ Critical acoustics for all classrooms ❖ Critical infrastructure

The Perelman classroom building, as it is now called, reflects quiet permanence whose planning and design complements the vigorous training today’s student needs.



Professional Systems Engineering, LLC supplied digital data design, educational technology, consulting, and engineering services for this state-of-the-art 250,000 SF high school with student capacity of 1,200.

PSE supplied tele/data design services included all network, server, data center, and digital design to meet the advanced technology requirements of the Newark Science Park High School mission. The network is capable of backbone speeds of 10 gigabits and provides 1-gigabit Ethernet to each desktop. A dedicated network connection provides direct access to the resources of several local universities. The network offers wireless access throughout the building.

PSE also included a custom tailored A/V system designed to meet the specific needs of the subject matter to be presented. Systems included video projector, flat panel display, computer interface, Smart Boards, digital overheads, and other video services.

❖ Data center, TDF, MPOP, and fiber channel designs ❖ Full network/firewall/server/computer architecture ❖ Multiple incoming fiber ❖ Tele/data structured cabling systems with dual Xeon servers ❖ IP based media retrieval system ❖ Video messaging system including lobby rear projection displays ❖ Classroom A/V presentation systems for smart classrooms ❖ Dividable auditorium with multi-room audio system ❖ CATV system with IP networked video feeds ❖ All information technology equipment–”Desktop Ready”

Newark, New Jersey

Science Park sets a new

standard of technical

excellence for high schools

across the nation, featuring

state-of-the-art methods and

equipment with accommodation

for future technologies

including direct connectivity to Internet2

services.

Digital Data, Educational Technologies & Design ServicesNewark Science Park High School

Corporate, Cultural & Educational Client List



CORPORATE / PROFESSIONAL

ABC TVAmerican Standard1616 Walnut Street High-RiseBASF - North American Headquarters BHC SecuritiesBell Atlantic

Project Sites throughout PA & DEBlue Cross/Blue ShieldBloom EnergyBurle IndustriesCIGNA

Two Liberty PlaceCommerce Square

Exchange Place Center Office TowerGeneral ElectricHome Life Insurance CompanyInglis HouseJohnson and Johnson, PAMelitta, NJNASDQNBC TVNew Brunswick High-Rise HousingOne Bala PlazaTwo Bala PlazaThree Bala PlazaPenn Towers HotelPNC BankRCA New Products DivisionTowers, Perrin, Forster, and Crosby, Inc.Two Liberty PlaceVanguard Group, Inc. VerizonWyndham Hotel at Franklin Plaza

PRIVATE ESTATES

Doris Duke Charitable FoundationDrake TowersDrumthwacketMills at East FallsOHANNA PropertiesThe PhiladelphianThe Rittenhouse

CULTURAL

CIGNA, PAFire Apparatus Museum

Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, WV Cusano Environmental Education Center Holocaust Museum, Washington, DCIndependence National Historic Park, PAKent Park, Delaware County, PALincoln Center for the Performing Arts, NYNational Museum of American Jewish

History (NMAJH), PAPennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA)University of PA Museum of Archaeology

INDUSTRIAL / CHEMICAL / PHARMA / CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

ARCO Chemicals, PAAT&T, NJCoates Reprographics, PAExxon Biomedical Facilities, PAHenkel Chemical, PAMissouri River Dams, COKulicke & Soffa, PAPatapsco Waste Water Treatment PlantRCA New Products Division, PAUnisys Corporation, PAVerizon

30 Delaware Sites, 400 Pennsylvania Sites

Voltaix, LLC, PA

LIBRARIES / ARCHIVES / SPECIAL FACILITIES

Abington Presbyterian Church, PAChrist the King Church, NJKirkpatrick Chapel at Rutgers Univ., NJPennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA)

The CatacombsPrinceton Theological Seminary Library/

ArchivesTriumph Baptist ChurchSt. Aloysius Church University of PA Museum of Archaeology

These listings represent a

partial client list of both firm and individual

project experience

over the past twenty five

years.

Corporate, Cultural & Educational Client List



COLLEGES / UNIVERSITIES

Albright College, PA Center for the Arts

American Law InstituteBrookdale Community College, NJChestnut Hill Academy, PA College Misericordia, PACollege of Osteopathic Medicine, PACommunity College of Philadelphia, PA Coppin State University, MDDrexel University, PAElmira College, NYLincoln University, PALoyola College, MDLuzerne County Community College Middlesex County College, NJNew Jersey Institute of TechnologyPenn State University, PA

Bell Technology CenterPennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, PA

Hamilton BuildingPrinceton Theological Seminary, NJ

Luce and Speer Library & DormitoriesRichard Stockton College of New Jersey

All Academic Buildings All Dormitories

Rutgers, The State University of NJOver 100 Bldgs. on Multiple Campuses

Swarthmore College, PAKohlberg Hall Language Laboratory

Temple University, PATuttleman Learning Center

Thomas Jefferson University, PABluemle Life SciencesFoeredor Pavillon/Thompson PavillonDePalma Auditorium

Union County College, NJCranford Campus

University of DelawareArhst Hall

University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJUniversity of Pennsylvania

Annenberg School of CommunicationDietrich/Steinberg Halls/English House/Grad Towers B/Kings Court/Law School/Founders Hall/Nichols House

K-12 SCHOOLS / SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Athens Area School District, PALynch Elementary SchoolAthens Area High School

Blue Ridge School District, PAHamburg High School

Chester High School, PACharter High School for Architecture and

Design (CHAD), PAChester Upland School District, PAChestnut Hill Academy, Philadelphia, PAJersey City Public Schools, NJ

Elementary and Middle Schools and District Technologies Standards

Lower Merion School District, PAPenn Wynne Elementary School

Millcreek School District, PAMcDowell High School

Newark School District, NJNew Science Park High SchoolNew Central High School

Oceanside School District, CA Oceanside High School

Patterson School District, NJDistrict Technologies Standards Roberto Clemente Elementary School

Philadelphia School District, PAGermantown High School District TV/Radio StudiosRoberto Clemente Middle School

Plainfield School District, NJDistrict Technologies StandardsClinton Elementary SchoolCook Elementary SchoolEmerson Elementary SchoolPlainfield New Middle School

Red Clay Consolidated School District, DEA. I. duPont High School

Russell Byers Charter School Shaler School District, PA

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