Don't Miss the European Conference, June 11-13
Enjoy 14 educational sessions, networking opportunities, exhibits and more at the 2012 BICSI European Conference & Exhibition! Registration is available for this Brussels, Belgium event. Click here for details and to register today.

Come to Dallas for a BICSI Technical Education Summit
July 17-18 are the dates for the next Technical Education Summit, which will be held in Dallas, Texas. The Summit features quality education, networking and exhibits in a condensed format. This is a low-cost opportunity to network, learn and earn BICSI continuing education credits (CECs)! For details and to register for this event, click here.

Next BICSI Webinar in June
BICSI's webinar series has been a huge success! The next one scheduled is "Best Practices for Distributed Antenna System Part II: Implementation and Optimization" on June 20. For details, click here.

Computer-Based Testing for RCDD, RITP, OSP Exams Begins May 31
The first computer-based RCDD, RITP and OSP exams will take place on May 31 via Pearson VUE. Exam applications are currently being accepted. For exam details, including how to apply/schedule your exam and where to find Pearson VUE Authorized Testing Facilites in your area, visit the RCDD, RITP or OSP Web pages.

Final Examination Based on ESSDRM, 2nd Edition, Announced
BICSI is updating the Electronic Safety and Security (ESS) Design credential examination to reflect the latest information in the upcoming Electronic Safety and Security Design Reference Manual (ESSDRM), 3rd edition. The final ESS exam based on the ESSDRM, 2nd edition, will take place at the 2012 BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition, September 17, in Anaheim, California. If you plan to take the 2nd edition examination prior to the update, you are encouraged to submit a completed examination application for approval. Click here for details and an exam application.

Learn How Converged Networks Improve Flexibility and Decrease Costs—at TIA 2012: Inside the Network
The key driver in network convergence is the accelerating move from last-generation technologies like TDM for voice and ATM for data to a more consolidated network running on an IP, Ethernet and an optical foundation. Register at TIA 2012: Inside the Network using the code BICSI12 at www.tia2012.org for 10% off. Sign up for an All Access Pass to attend the Educational Sessions. Visit different tracks and qualify to receive these BICSI CECs:
5 RCDD | 5 RITP | 5 NTS | 2 OSP | 2 WD | 5 ITS Installer/Technician | 5 Certified Trainer

June 1 is the Deadline to Nominate Yourself for BICSI's Board
Nominations for the 2013-2015 term of office end June 1. For details on available positions and to nominate yourself, click here.

ITSIMM Wins Award of Excellence
BICSI’s Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM), 6th edition, has won a prestigious 2012 International Award of Excellence from the Society for Technical Communication (STC) at the STC International Summit Awards Conference held in May. Congratulations and thank you to all of the volunteer Subject Matter Experts that worked on this manual.

Sponsor, Exhibit, Speak at the Next BICSI India Conference
The 2012 BICSI India Conference & Exhibition will be held August 23-24 in Bangalore. For details on sponsoring, exhibiting and speaking at the India Conference, click here.

Help Us Celebrate!
In 2013, BICSI will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the BICSI Winter Conference & Exhibition. Help us celebrate by donating former BICSI and ITS archive materials. We’re looking for everything from original BICSI manuals and documents, to old photographs taken at BICSI events. Even small telecommunications equipment and tools from the early BICSI era are welcome. Some of these commemorative items may be on display at the 2013 BICSI Winter Conference & Exhibition in Tampa. For more information, please contact BICSI’s Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer, Betty Eckebrecht, CAE, at beckebrecht@bicsi.org.