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  • April 2021
    • ICT Today

    April 2021

    Vol. 42, No. 2 · 7 articles · 1h 37m of reading
    V42
    1. 1The Evolution of the Smart/Intelligent Environment
      FROM THE PRESIDENT
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      Todd W. Taylor, RCDD, OSP, NTSBuilding AutomationInternet of ThingsNetwork DesignPower over EthernetSmart CitiesStandards & Compliance      3 min
    2. 2Networking the Edge for the Age of Digitalization with Single-Pair Ethernet
      COVER ARTICLE
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      Mike VermeerMany ICT designers and installers are familiar with 2-pair and 4-pair Ethernet. A new and exciting physical layer technology, called single-pair Ethernet (SPE), is now standardized through IEEE, IEC, and TIA to form a foundation for the next stage of digitalization. Learn about this emerging technology, its trends, the many use cases anticipated, and much more.Copper CablingData CentersEdge ComputingInternet of ThingsNetwork Infrastructure      15 min
    3. 3The Construction Industry Demands Intelligent Buildings with Smart ICT Labeling Solutions
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      Craig Robinson, RCDDDue to increasing demand for technology-based solutions and the decreasing cost of wireless sensors, there is significant business in converting, retrofitting, and upgrading data centers. Asset management and labeling are important for a successful structured cabling or data center install in any environment to ensure maximum uptime and audit compliance.Data CentersLabeling & DocumentationPower over EthernetSmart BuildingsStandards & ComplianceStructured Cabling      13 min
    4. 4The New Normal in Education and Intelligent Audiovisual Ecosystems
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      Anthony CortesAudiovisual (AV) for learning spaces has been evolving, but the COVID-19 crisis has changed and accelerated this evolution. Hybrid learning spaces and remote learning have taken over the roadmap for intelligent AV systems at K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and corporations. Discover the latest designs and installation methods.Network Infrastructure      17 min
    5. 5Case Study: Ohio’s Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Testing Environment
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      Luke Wadsworth, RCDD, OSP, CDTTake the journey from start to completion of the US33 Smart Mobility Corridor, which will soon be the longest, largest, and most comprehensive “autonomous-ready” testing environment in the nation—quite possibly the world. This case study is filled with project design and installation details that ultimately makes the U.S. an undisputed leader in Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) technology.Fiber OpticsSmart CitiesTransportation      21 min
    6. 6Case Study: Fully Integrated Intelligent Building Embraces PoE of Everything
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      Bob Allan, Matt ScharkozyLearn how a California-based leading urban developer serving the life science industry approached its new cutting-edge 88,000 square-foot headquarters by adopting and installing the PoE of Everything. This case study includes the latest in Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology and best practices.Building AutomationData CentersNetwork InfrastructurePower over EthernetSmart BuildingsStructured Cabling      16 min
    7. 7Emerging PoE Technology Possibilities for the Intelligent Healthcare Market
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      Dwight StewartDue to improved PoE standards, allowing for up to 100 W per port, the senior care industry is on the cusp of realizing the full potential of IoT-enabled facilities. This article presents a variety of data and control use cases through the lens of PoE-enabled smart building technology, revealing myriad benefits for owners, operators, employees, and the residents and family members in their care.Data CentersInternet of ThingsPhysical SecurityPower over EthernetSmart BuildingsStructured Cabling      12 min