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  • May 2019
    • ICT Today

    May 2019

    Vol. 40, No. 3 · 7 articles · 1h 23m of reading
    V40
    1. 1Think Twice Before Snipping a CORD
      FROM THE PRESIDENT
      Members
      Jeff Beavers, RCDD, OSP, CFHP5GData CentersEdge ComputingNetwork Infrastructure      3 min
    2. 2Is that a Cloud or is the Fog Rolling In? Keeping Up with the Ever-Changing Patterns in Data Centers
      COVER ARTICLE
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      Jeff Silveira, CAE, RITPChange may seem overwhelming when keeping up with the continuous influx of new technologies and paradigms. The new ANSI/BICSI 002-2019, Data Center Design and Implementation Best Practices standard provides assistance and a path forward amid ongoing changes and trends in the age of IoT, big data and ICT transformation.Cloud ComputingCoolingData CentersEdge ComputingNetwork InfrastructureStandards & Compliance      14 min
    3. 3Discover the New BICSI 009-2019 Data Center Operations Standard
      COVER ARTICLE
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      Phil Isaak, PE, P.Eng., RCDD, DCDC, SMIEEETo keep the ICT community current with technology and trends impacting the traditional data center, the BICSI 009 Data Center Operations standard is being prepared for its first public release. The development of this new standard was completed by 127 industry participants from 17 countries across five continents.Data CentersStandards & Compliance      17 min
    4. 4Transforming Data Center Architecture for Tomorrow: Blockchain and the Cloud
      COVER ARTICLE
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      Anthony Robinson, RCDD, CDCDP, CNIDPEnterprise data centers have traditionally focused on data storage and preparation for disaster recovery, but they don’t always meet the fluctuating demand for real-time, multi-user data retrieval. In today’s evolving digital market, data center operations are shifting from storage to the real-time analysis and processing of data based on demand.Data CentersFiber OpticsNetwork DesignStructured Cabling      9 min
    5. 5Data Center Connectivity and the Path Forward
      COVER ARTICLE
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      Keith FoordThere is no denying that data-rich applications will demand more bandwidth in the future, which in turn will jettison data centers even deeper into the zettabyte world. Therefore, it is important for ICT technicians and installers to understand the new aspects and trends in fiber connectivity of the large-scale data center.Connectors & SplicingData CentersFiber Optics      11 min
    6. 6Overcoming the Challenges of Wi-Fi Deployment in Intelligent Building Spaces
      COVER ARTICLE
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      Bree Murphy, RCDDWith the rise of digitization, IoT, and the internet protocol (IP), it becomes increasingly important for ICT designers, engineers, and installers to understand the wireless platforms that support the integration and convergence of systems and to examine the challenges of deploying wireless components, backed by recommendations and best practices for successful implementation.Building AutomationInternet of ThingsSmart BuildingsWi-FiWireless      14 min
    7. 7Commissioning Data Center ICT Cabling: Getting It Right the First Time
      COVER ARTICLE
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      Bo Conrad, RCDD, Tech IIIThe best solution for protecting the data center’s ICT cabling infrastructure against mayhem, such as downtime, is to do it right the first time. Learn how to tailor a cabling QA and testing plan into a comprehensive commissioning plan. The result will be a happy client with a positive ROI!Data CentersNetwork OperationsProject ManagementStandards & Compliance      15 min