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    • ICT Today — January/February/March 2026 (Vol. 47, No. 1)

    January 2026 · Vol. 47, No. 1

    • Message from the Board President
      FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
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      William "Bill" Foy      2 min

    ICT Today — July/August/September 2025 (Vol. 46, No. 3)

    July 2025 · Vol. 46, No. 3

    • A Smart Room in the Hospital of the Future: Reimagining the Technology Footprint
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      Justin W. Hobbs*Modern hospitals are technologically intensive environments, featuring a growing array of sophisticated devices and systems crucial for patient well-being and operational efficiency.*      16 min

    ICT Today — April/May/June 2025 (Vol. 46, No. 2)

    April 2025 · Vol. 46, No. 2

    • The Critical Role of Best Practices in Intelligent Buildings and Wireless Design and Installation
      FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
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      David M. Richards, RCDD, NTS, OSP, TECH, CT      2 min
    • How Part 20 Consumer Repeaters Can Accelerate Enterprise 5G Adoption for Small Businesses
      COVER ARTICLE
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    ICT Today — October/November/December 2024 (Vol. 45, No. 4)

    October 2024 · Vol. 45, No. 4

    • The Growing Pains of 5G In-building Deployments
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      Mohammed AliOver the last 5 years, the wireless industry has seen a surge of data-intensive applications and services, as well as innovations such as IoT devices, smart buildings, and immersive digital experiences that depend on reliable access to robust and high-speed network connectivity. While 5G technology can deliver on the promises to meet the unprecedented speed and capacity needs, its rollout has been significantly slower than expected.      8 min

    ICT Today — July/August/September 2024 (Vol. 45, No. 3)

    July 2024 · Vol. 45, No. 3

    • Cybersecurity Challenges and Opportunities in the Realm of Edge Computing and IoT
      COVER ARTICLE
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      Khiro MishraEdge computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) are two pioneering technologies reshaping the digital world. The dual nature of cybersecurity is both a challenge and an opportunity in this realm, and the need for robust security protocols, proactive risk management, and the integration of advanced technologies such as Blockchain and artificial intelligence to safeguard against emerging cyber threats is more important than ever. A collaborative approach among industry stakeholders, policymakers, and cybersecurity experts is needed to navigate the complexities of IoT and edge computing, ensuring a secure, efficient, and resilient digital future.      11 min

    ICT Today — July/August/September 2023 (Vol. 44, No. 3)

    July 2023 · Vol. 44, No. 3

    • The Network is Hungry—For Bandwidth and Power
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      Allan Johns, Cliff CoolidgeGlobal bandwidth demand is growing at a rapid pace, and the networks of the future will require additional bandwidth and power to support the growth of streaming services, online gaming, mobile devices, cloud computing, and the internet of things (IoT). Multi-gigabit and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology are viable solutions for delivering various levels of bandwidth and power.      12 min

    ICT Today — April/May/June 2023 (Vol. 44, No. 2)

    April 2023 · Vol. 44, No. 2

    • Connectivity is Trending to the HetNet
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      Tracy FordThe pandemic ushered in a massive shift, and connectivity became more important than ever. The need for connectivity is still on the rise—and federal, state, and local governments are realizing that reliable connectivity is the backbone of a functioning mobile-first society. A variety of technologies, new spectrum, optical fiber deployments, and 5G adoption are positioned to meet those needs.      12 min

    ICT Today — January/February/March 2023 (Vol. 44, No. 1)

    January 2023 · Vol. 44, No. 1

    • How to Deliver Universal Wireless with a Wireless-First Approach
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      Brian K. Davis, RCDDAs communications infrastructure becomes increasingly wireless, optical fiber over traditional copper and coaxial cabling is often the preferred choice to provide anytime, anywhere user connectivity. When designing connectivity for communications infrastructure, it is important to consider ever-changing workforce preference and habits, and the modern reliance on bandwidth, speed, and universal wireless connectivity.      16 min

    ICT Today — January/February/March 2022 (Vol. 43, No. 1)

    January 2022 · Vol. 43, No. 1

    • Smart Integrated ICT Labeling When Modernizing, Upgrading, and Repurposing Existing Space
      COVER ARTICLE
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      Craig Robinson, RCDDSurprisingly, the humble label plays a pivotal role in the successful metamorphosis of older space into state-of-the-art connected buildings featuring complex operating systems. Smart labeling simplifies troubleshooting, provides owner security, improves performance, supports compliance, and much more.      14 min
    • Access Networks for the Generations
      COVER ARTICLE

    ICT Today — October/November/December 2021 (Vol. 42, No. 4)

    October 2021 · Vol. 42, No. 4

    • AI-Driven Fiber Monitoring for Secure, Resilient Data Center Interconnect
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      Ken GoldData center interconnect (DCI) demands flawless optical transmission performance and exceptional reliability to ensure massive volumes of traffic without interruption or degradation. Leading DCI providers—service providers and dark fiber operators—are embracing multi-layer monitoring with AI-driven analytics to assure and secure their services.      17 min
    • The Latest Technology Advancements in the Hospitality and Wireless Industries
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    ICT Today — July/August/September 2021 (Vol. 42, No. 3)

    July 2021 · Vol. 42, No. 3

    • Smart Cities and Edge Data Centers Can Bridge the Digital Divide
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      Carrie Goetz, RCDD, NTS, PSP, CNID, CDCP, CSM-Agile, AWS CCPTo bridge the digital divide from an ICT perspective, a viable solution lies in smart city connectivity in conjunction with decentralized data via edge data centers.      19 min

    ICT Today — January/February/March 2021 (Vol. 42, No. 1)

    January 2021 · Vol. 42, No. 1

    • Keeping Up with Optical Fiber—Fiber is the NOW
      COVER ARTICLE
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      Zoren Bullock, Rodney Casteel, RCDD, NTS, OSP, DCDC, CBRS CPI, Tony Irujo, Robert ReidThe increases in bandwidth throughout every segment of the network are going to require more optical fiber everywhere in the network. Capacity per cable is the main driver supported by both increases in capacity per fiber and the number of fibers in cables. Similar requirements will emerge in the access and data center market segments as 5G rolls out.      18 min

    ICT Today — April/May/June 2020 (Vol. 41, No. 2)

    April 2020 · Vol. 41, No. 2

    • Tomorrow’s Modern Data Center:
      COVER ARTICLE
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      Seán AdamTomorrow’s data center depends on the support of the most reliable optical fiber infrastructure. Discover the latest solutions and how to design and install the fiber infrastructure, made up of cables with thousands of fibers and potentially millions of connections that will likely support and tie together clusters of data centers often across hundreds of kilometers.      16 min
    • Definition of an Edge Data Center—404 NOT FOUND
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    ICT Today — January/February/March 2020 (Vol. 41, No. 1)

    January 2020 · Vol. 41, No. 1

    • FiberG: Fiber Everywhere for 5G and Beyond
      COVER ARTICLE
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      Konstantinos Stavropoulos, Ph.D.5G is here! The rising importance of optical fiber for 5G and future mobile/converged networks is inevitable. Discover how and why optical fiber is essential for 5G/6G and the future mobile/converged network infrastructure, even among challenges needing to be addressed. This is the dawn of the “fiber generation.” It is the dawn of FiberG.      14 min

    ICT Today — July/August/September 2019 (Vol. 40, No. 4)

    July 2019 · Vol. 40, No. 4

    • The Future of Public Safety Via Wireless, Smart Technologies, and the Connected Building
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      Tracy FordWireless connectivity is essential for first responders and the general public’s safety. New technologies, such as fifth-generation (5G) cellular technology and the rollout of spectrum at 3.5 GHz, will enable a host of security and other measures that will enable communities to become smart and safe.      12 min

    ICT Today — May/June 2019 (Vol. 40, No. 3)

    May 2019 · Vol. 40, No. 3

    • Think Twice Before Snipping a CORD
      FROM THE PRESIDENT
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      Jeff Beavers, RCDD, OSP, CFHP      3 min

    ICT Today — March/April 2019 (Vol. 40, No. 2)

    March 2019 · Vol. 40, No. 2

    • Changing Lives and Connecting the World
      FROM THE PRESIDENT
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      Jeff Beavers, RCDD, OSP, CFHP      3 min
    • Artificial Intelligence: Then, Now, and What to Expect in the Age of IoT
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      Gerry Christensen

    ICT Today — January/February 2019 (Vol. 40, No. 1)

    January 2019 · Vol. 40, No. 1

    • I Feel the Need...the Need for Speed
      FROM THE PRESIDENT
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      Jeff Beavers, RCDD, OSP, CFHP      3 min
    • Wireless in the New Millennium
      COVER ARTICLE
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      Chris Scharrer, RCDD, NTS, OSP, CTS
    Sun Kim
    **The growth of enterprise 5G deployments is one of the most pressing priorities for the wireless industry this year. This is not exclusive to large corporate campuses either—it extends to the “middleprise” and small businesses. It was evident during Mobile World Congress (MWC) Las Vegas 2024, one of the industry's premier annual wireless events, that major players are actively seeking ways to reduce costs and streamline installation to accelerate in-building cellular adoption. A show that used to be heavily carrier-focused has now balanced more evenly between enterprises, wireless operators, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).**
    8 min
  • From Blueprint to Broadband: Ensuring Seamless Connectivity in Modern Buildings
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    Tracy Ford**In-building connectivity options are increasing as spectrum is being deployed both in licensed bands and lightly licensed bands. Building owners, tenants, and the people driving their ICT requirements demand device connectivity throughout their buildings and across campuses. Enterprises are using 4G and 5G licensed cellular spectrum to augment Wi-Fi systems as well as Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) to improve connectivity.**    10 min
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    Josh Simer
    It is important to know how to build access networks that can take advantage of this generational moment and stand for generations to come. Learn how access networks need to be built for growth and expandability, while needing to be flexible and accessible to accommodate unexpected opportunities and new connections.
    14 min
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    Kristen Beckman, Tracy Ford
    While a worldwide pandemic put some technology improvements on hold during 2020, the need for connectivity in the hospitality industry moved forward. Discover the many wireless and other technology advancements deployed.
    15 min
  • ICT Professionals Are Courageous, Resilient, and Innovative
    FROM THE PRESIDENT
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    Todd W. Taylor, RCDD, OSP, NTS    3 min
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    Sean Kelly, RCDD
    Take the journey beyond the buzzwords, media hype, and often conflicting forecasts to understand the current status and the future potential of “the edge” and edge data centers (EDCs) that will impact the ICT industry.
    22 min
    As the ICT industry is transitioning into the IoT world of network convergence and IP device-driven global connectivity, ICT designers and installers should become familiar with AI’s general capabilities, misconceptions, trends, and its most lucrative uses in order to recommend, design and build the most innovative and efficient networks for their enterprise customers.
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  • 8 KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR NEXT-GEN WIRELESS NETWORKS
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    Mark Niehus, RCDD, Scott RahimWhat do BICSI installers, designers, RCDDs and project managers need to be aware of about the next cycle of wireless technology? Essentially, there are eight key considerations, including the FCC 5G Fast Plan, that significantly impact the design and installation of infrastructure and systems in tomorrow’s buildings.    9 min