About Us

Innovative Computer Environments, also known as ICE, specializes in design and integration services for technical environments such as command and control, network operations centers, help desk, training rooms, conference centers and data centers.

Our unique and innovative expertise spans the multi-facetted requirements for consultation, design specification, procurement, project management and implementation including: space plan design, acoustics, lighting and human factor considerations, furnishings, computer-based ergonomic tools, equipment storage devices and peripherals.

Through our ‘best of class” strategic partnerships, ICE also provides display, audio, video and control center integration as well as environmental, fire suppression and power infrastructure integration. 

ICE understands the complexity of the IT environment and our “Four Walls In” multi phase approach indicates our ability to assist with all aspects of the project. Depending on the complexity of the task, ICE will work as part of the professional service team that may include an architect, general contractor and electrical engineer on new construction or a major renovation. If the project is less involved, such as an upgrade to an existing space, other professional service disciplines may not be required in which case ICE will work directly with the Customer.

Our “four walls in” approach includes three major phases:

Phase I: Programming:

• Preliminary design concepts determined by the functional requirements of the environment.
• Recommendation of appropriate furniture designs and ergonomics specifications.
• Recommendation of appropriate equipment storage designs to maximize space.
• Evaluation of human factors including lighting and acoustics.
• Evaluation of display, audio, video and command control technologies.
• Review of future technologies for long-range planning purposes.
• Preliminary infrastructure design determined by the mechanical and electrical requirements of the environment.   

Phase II: Schematic Design:

• Site surveys for measurements and infrastructure analysis.
• Establish the key criteria for client expectations, systems concepts and performance.
• Preparation of design concept sketches illustrating key plan and elevation details.
• Preparation of detailed narrative descriptions and probable cost modeling.
• Display / Audio / Video functional design and schematics.
• Infrastructure functional design and schematics.
• Meetings with the Team to confirm specific design, operation and engineering requirements.
• A detailed report of our recommended approach.

Phase III: Implementation:

• Project Management
• Equipment Procurement
• Site Preparation
• Equipment receipt, staging
• Installation
• Testing and adjustments
• Acceptance tests and documentation
• Customer training and final acceptance

This “Four Walls In” approach demonstrates ICE’s ability to provide turn-key services, act as the single point of contact and single contractor for multiple facets of a project. ICE is also capable of acting as a subcontractor when that is a preferred approach.

ICE also offers a complete array of office ergonomic products and services geared for computer-intensive environments. Our Ergonomic Command Center is a combination of hardware and software solutions designed to enhance the comfort, safety and productivity of the user resulting in a dramatic impact to an organization’s bottom line.  We are capable of developing an ergonomics program or supporting an existing program and also provide consultation, workstation assessment and training services.       
 
Our clients represent companies in a variety of industries including defense, telecommunications, utility, financial, medical, entertainment and public sector.