Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is the leading trade association representing the global information and communications technology (ICT) industries through standards development, government affairs, business opportunities, market intelligence, certification and world-wide environmental regulatory compliance. With support from its 600 members, TIA enhances the business environment for companies involved in telecommunications, broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite, unified communications, emergency communications and the greening of technology. TIA is accredited by ANSI.

BICSI

BICSI is a professional association supporting the information transport systems (ITS) industry.  ITS covers the spectrum of voice, data and video technologies.  It encompasses the design, integration and installation of pathways, spaces, fiber and copper-based distribution systems, wireless-based systems and infrastructure that supports the transportation of information associated with signaling between and among communications and information gathering devices.

Premiere has 8 BICSI RCDDs on staff. An RCDD is a BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer who has attained a status of excellence in the field. The RCDD designation is analogous in telecommunications to a PE (Professional Engineer) in engineering or a CPA in the accounting profession. It is an industry-recognized designation that is highly respected in the marketplace. To achieve RCDD certification, one must first qualify by having at least five years of telecommunications experience in data, voice, security, or CATV with supporting references.

Read more here about Premiere's BICSI RCDD Value Proposition