REFERENCES 1. Kore Wireless. Cellular Connectivity for Industrial IoT . Kore’s infographic - KORE-INFOGRAPHIC-CELLULARFORIOT_v1 2. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 29 CFR Part 1910 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards . 3. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code . 2022. 4. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). NFPA 1225: Standard for Emergency Services Communications . 2022. 5. International Code Council. International Fire Code , Section 510. 2021. 6. ERCES Alliance. Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems: Design, Code Compliance, and Implementation Guidelines . 2024. 7. Ericsson. Empowering Enterprises with 5G . 2024.
career; he is currently the Chairman of the Board for both the Association for Smarter Homes and Buildings (ASHB) and Communications Cable and Connectivity Association (CCCA), and a past president of BICSI. Brian holds a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from the SUNY Polytechnic Institute and has RCDD, NTS, OSP, and RTPM designations from BICSI. Colin Abrey joined Nextivity in July 2018 as Vice President of Channel Sales for the EMEA region. With more than 30 years of experience in wireless and international telecommunications, Colin has held senior leadership roles at several industry-leading companies, including Anixter, Zinwave, Cambridge Broadband Networks, and Global Network Solutions (a division of L-3 Communications).
• Risk Management – Reliable cellular connectivity, coupled with ERCES-compliant emergency coverage, improves incident response and continuity of operations, mitigating financial and reputational risk. By aligning DAS and private cellular investments with sustainability, safety, and digital transformation objectives, data center operators position their facilities to meet the next decade’s performance and regulatory expectations. CONCLUSION In today’s interconnected world, data centers cannot rely solely on wired and Wi-Fi networks. Modern, intelligent repeater-based in-building DAS that support both public and private cellular connectivity have become essential infrastructure—improving workforce communication, enhancing safety, enabling automation, and ensuring operational resilience. Treating DAS as a multi-functional platform rather than a single-purpose system allows data center operators to improve and accelerate ROI by extending carrier service, enabling private 5G, supporting IoT, and meeting ERCES and OSHA safety regulations within one integrated design. Ultimately, in-building wireless is not merely a technical upgrade—it is a strategic foundation for the modern data center’s productivity, compliance, and competitive edge. AUTHOR BIOGRAPHIES: Michiel Lotter has 25 years of experience in the field of wireless communication and is CEO of Nextivity. Michiel joined Nextivity in 2007. Prior to joining Nextivity he was the Senior Director responsible for platform development in the Mobile Communications unit at Broadcom, which he joined from the firm’s acquisition of Zyray Wireless where he was a co-founder and Vice-President, Engineering. Prior to Zyray he spent 8 years with Alcatel Networks. Michiel holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pretoria in Electrical Engineering. Brian Ensign is VP of Americas Sales for Nextivity. He has more than three decades of experience in the ICT and market development industry, working in structured cabling, intelligent spaces, cyber security, and sustainability spaces. Brian is an active member of trade associations throughout his
Through structured planning and early coordination with ERCES authorities, data centers can achieve an optimized wireless environment that enhances both safety and operational resilience.
Through structured planning and early coordination with ERCES authorities, data centers can achieve an optimized wireless environment that enhances both safety and operational resilience. BROADER STRATEGIC BENEFITS Beyond immediate connectivity, a well-architected DAS platform supports long-term business strategy: • Tenant Differentiation – Facilities offering seamless wireless coverage (public, private, and emergency) command higher lease rates and tenant satisfaction. • Scalability – Modular DAS architectures accommodate evolving spectrum and technology (e.g., future private LTE bands, 5G Advanced). • Sustainability – Smart sensors connected via cellular and IoT networks enable real-time monitoring of power, cooling, and environmental parameters, reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint.
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