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  • October 2019
    • ICT Today

    October 2019

    Vol. 40, No. 5 · 7 articles · 1h 23m of reading
    V40
    1. 1Road Closed Due to Network Outage (Unless You’re Fond of Mississippi)
      FROM THE PRESIDENT
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      Jeff Beavers, RCDD, OSP, CFHPData CentersInternet of ThingsNetwork PerformanceProfessional DevelopmentSmart CitiesStructured CablingTransportation      3 min
    2. 2Merging AV and Network Infrastructure
      COVER ARTICLE
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      Karl RosenbergAs technology advancements have pushed network bandwidth higher and higher, traditional data is now sharing the network with a diverse mix of other signals and services that include VoIP, AV, and even building management systems (BMS). This proliferation of previously unforeseen uses for twisted-pair cable networks has spawned new vertical markets for BICSI-certified ICT designers and installers.Audiovisual SystemsBuilding AutomationNetwork Infrastructure      16 min
    3. 3Three Keys to a Better AV User Experience in Classrooms
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      Bill Lauby21st century classroom AV systems must accommodate a range of technologies from older equipment to cutting-edge tech. When designing an AV system, there are three keys to a positive user experience: extension for AV signals, minimal components, and intuitive interface and easy controls.Audiovisual Systems      13 min
    4. 4How to Ensure Reliable, High QoE Video Streaming Applications in LANs
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      Russ Gundrum, MBA, PMPThere is an explosion of devices being connected to the networks in buildings via IoT, and these varying applications are putting many unforeseen demands on the performance and reliability of circuits, especially those serving high-bandwidth IPTV and video streaming.Grounding & BondingNetwork OperationsStructured Cabling      17 min
    5. 5BlueSky—A Workplace Renovation for Future Growth, A Case Study
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      Murad Mohammed, Andrew E. SchindlerTake the journey through the massive renovation of Georgia-Pacific’s headquarters in Atlanta. With few improvements since its opening in 1982, the space was not efficient for the technology and work habits of today’s mobile workforce. Discover the technologies that made the GP-Center a better place to work.Building AutomationData CentersFiber OpticsInternet of ThingsPower over EthernetStructured Cabling      15 min
    6. 6BICSI Completes Expansion and Modernization of World Headquarters in Tampa, Florida
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      BICSI headquarters is now an intelligent building with a state-of-the-art technology infrastructure that takes the BICSI Learning Academy and collaborative workspaces to new heights via PoE, IoT and other advanced technologies. Successful completion was a concerted undertaking of the Project Refresh Working Group, 22 corporations, and an industry-wide collaboration—sharing the goal to provide the highest level of service to BICSI members and the ICT community.Data CentersFiber OpticsNetwork InfrastructurePower over EthernetProfessional DevelopmentProject ManagementSmart BuildingsStructured Cabling      5 min
    7. 7AI in AV—How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the End User Experience
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      Nicholas Larkins, RCDD, CTS, LEED AP BD+CThis article crosses over a few areas, including ICT, AV, AI, and creative thinking in general. The future of AI is endless, and the demands on the ICT professional continue to grow as more technologies, including AI, fall under the ICT umbrella.Artificial IntelligenceAudiovisual Systems      14 min