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  • January 2019
    • ICT Today

    January 2019

    Vol. 40, No. 1 · 7 articles · 1h 35m of reading
    V40
    1. 1I Feel the Need...the Need for Speed
      FROM THE PRESIDENT
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      Jeff Beavers, RCDD, OSP, CFHP5GData CentersEdge ComputingFiber OpticsIn-Building WirelessInternet of ThingsNetwork InfrastructureWireless      3 min
    2. 2Wireless in the New Millennium
      COVER ARTICLE
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      Chris Scharrer, RCDD, NTS, OSP, CTS5GStandards & ComplianceWi-FiWireless      17 min
    3. 3Cabling to a Higher Power: Infrastructure Challenges and Considerations with Remote Powering (PoE)
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      Carol Everett Oliver, RCDD, ESSExplore the exciting implications of PoE technology, including infrastructure game changers like the recent ratification of the IEEE 802.3bt Power over Ethernet (PoE) over 4 Pairs amendment. What does this mean and how will it affect the ICT world?Data CentersNetwork InfrastructurePower over EthernetStandards & ComplianceStructured Cabling      21 min
    4. 48 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.5GIn-Building WirelessWireless      9 min
    5. 5Evolving Standards & Procedures for Designing and Testing MPO-Based Systems
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      Rodney Casteel, RCDD, NTS, OSP, Ed GastleAs data center architectures evolve for the high-speed network, this comprehensive article serves as a valuable resource about data center architecture trends, applications and transmissions standards, different options for MPO infrastructure, and the testing of MPO connectivity.Cable TestingConnectors & SplicingData Center DesignData CentersFiber OpticsNetwork DesignNetwork Performance      24 min
    6. 6400 Gb Layer-1 Connectivity: Total Cost of Ownership for Singlemode Optical Fiber Based Infrastructure
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      Mike Connaughton, RCDD, Rakesh SambarajuMany data centers are already planning for 400 Gb. Optical transceiver architecture options involve parallel optics and WDM that have opposing effects on the cost of cabling and connectivity. Learn about the costs of 100 Gb and 400 Gb links—vital information for choosing the right architecture.Data CentersSinglemode FiberStructured Cabling      11 min
    7. 7Maximizing Return on Investment: When Intelligent Power Distribution Units and DCIM Collaborate
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      Ashish MoondraIntelligent PDUs and DCIM can make a data center more highly available, manageable, efficient and secure. That is why intelligent PDUs is the fastest growing segment in the PDU market. Discover how to maximize ROI and dramatically reduce costs with less hardware, less software and less networking.Data CentersNetwork OperationsPower Distribution      10 min