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  • July 2020
    • ICT Today

    July 2020

    Vol. 41, No. 3 · 7 articles · 1h 45m of reading
    V41
    1. 1Be Safe, Be Strong, Be Strategic
      FROM THE PRESIDENT
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      Todd W. Taylor, RCDD, OSP, NTSData CentersICT IndustryNetwork InfrastructureProfessional DevelopmentProject Management      3 min
    2. 2AV over IP and Complex Enterprise Networks
      COVER ARTICLE
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      David ShamirThe AV industry is in the midst of a challenging transition. The migration of AV systems to the IP network requires a lot of planning. Detailed knowledge of network topologies, deployment issues, best practices, and quality-considerations ensure a smooth transition to AVoIP and a reliable and consistent AV system.Audiovisual SystemsData CentersEnterprise NetworkingFiber OpticsNetwork DesignPower over Ethernet      19 min
    3. 3Simple AV Control Concepts
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      Karl RosenbergSystem control is the art and science of making AV systems useful tools for the people who depend on them to persuade, inform, educate, and entertain. ICT designers and installers need to understand what is in the system control toolbox so that the AV systems work consistently and transparently.      15 min
    4. 4Case Study: Overcoming Limited Space, AV, and Security Challenges at Carnegie Mellon University
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      Joshua Casey, RCDDIn any built space, there are inevitable design challenges. What happens when space is limited too? This case study provides keen insights as to how world-class technology designs can make for a world-class academic facility, even when square footage is scarce.Audiovisual SystemsData CentersNetwork Infrastructure      17 min
    5. 5Access Control at the Cabinet Level: The First Line of Defense in the Cybersecurity Roadmap
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      Ashish MoondraFor physical security, there are basic guidelines that should be part of a cybersecurity roadmap and strategy. As higher amounts of confidential data get stored in the cloud, physical access control at the cabinet level is crucial. Discover the myriad of solutions that vary based on the level of security, management modes and budgets.CybersecurityData CentersPhysical SecurityStandards & Compliance      17 min
    6. 6Wireless Communication: The First Line of Defense for Schools and First Responders
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      Jim LilienfeldThis article explores advanced public safety technologies and relevant codes and standards in schools with a focus on the critical role of wireless technologies. It is especially relevant today for ICT professionals as many districts are using school closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to expedite public safety system installations for when students return.In-Building WirelessNetwork InfrastructurePublic SafetyWireless      19 min
    7. 7Mass Communication and Sound Masking in the Noise Polluted Healthcare Environment
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      Denise PappasInevitably, there will always be noise in hospitals and healthcare systems, which can adversely affect patients and medical staff. However, designers can help to reduce the noise pollution with a properly designed paging system supplemented with a properly designed sound masking system.Audiovisual SystemsHealthcareProject Management      15 min