Meeting the Robust Connectivity Needs for the Next Generation of Commercial Venues

Presented at ISE Expo in Dallas, Texas, on August 20, 2024

According to the EIA CBECS, there are over 5.9 million commercial buildings in the U.S., up 22% from 2003. As developers feel pressure to modernize their facilities and venues by installing the latest in digital technologies and services, robust in-building connectivity has become a fourth utility—equally important as water, gas, and electricity.

However, population density, thick walls, steel structures, and other factors create challenges in providing the ubiquitous indoor connectivity people expect. Wireless networks capable of meeting the needs of comprehensive venues or mixed-use facilities almost always require fiber-to-the-edge (FTTx), often incorporate a mix of 4G, 5G and private networks, and the ability to allocate bandwidth to support specific tasks. This session will detail the process of outfitting in-building cellular networks in high profile venues by chronicling the wireless journey of Hudson Yards in New York, a mini metropolis featuring residential, restaurants, hotels, and more.

Attendees will:

1. Gain a high-level understanding of how to architect these elaborate in-building wireless communication networks including common challenges and solutions.
2. Learn the different key stakeholders in this process, such as developers, systems integrators, and OEMs, and how they can collaborate effectively to design seamless in-building wireless communication networks.
3. Learn the unique wireless communication challenges within different structures of buildings, and also how the needs of end users impact the installation process.

Session duration: 30 minutes

About the Presenters

Joseph Yeh is a member of the HQ Building System Technology (BST) team in Verizon Wireless that sets network standards and new products in terms of Power, Space, & Cooling. He coordinates standardization, product approval, and vendor management for all technical aspects (including but not limited to power, thermal management, structural, compliance, etc.) for cell site outdoor cabinets and small cell products including pole toppers, antenna mounts, radio shrouds, utility poles, concealed poles, etc. Joseph also provides mechanical, thermal, installation, and compliance support for new rack mount, outdoor, and in-building equipment to be used in the wireless network. He works closely with the RF Maintenance Engineering team on developments that cross between RF and infrastructure.

Taylor Roth is the Central Regional Manager at ADRF, responsible for business development in the central region of the United States. He has more than a dozen years of experience in driving market strategy and enhancing revenue growth within the wireless industry and has supported many public safety deployments in the central regions. Prior to joining ADRF, Taylor was a National Account Manager at Alliance Corporation, Inc. He also previously served as a business development manager at Hutton Communications, Inc., Account Manager at Rosenberger North America LLC, and Territory Sales Manager at Verizon Wireless. Taylor holds B.S. in Public Relations/Advertising from the University of North Texas, Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification, Notary Public Commission credential from The Office of the Texas Secretary of State.