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July 2021
ICT Today
July 2021
Vol. 42, No. 3 · 7 articles · 1h 47m of reading
V42
1
BICSI’s First Hybrid Conference
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Members
Todd W. Taylor, RCDD, NTS, OSP
Audiovisual Systems
Cloud Computing
Data Centers
Fiber Optics
ICT Industry
Standards & Compliance
2 min
2
Today’s Digital Transformation Calls for Enhanced Data Center Fiber Testing Strategy
Feature
Members
Mark Mullins
As data centers evolve to support digital transformation, MPO and polarity testing has become essential, reflectance is now a vital consideration, and cleaning and inspection are more important than ever.
Cable Testing
Data Centers
Fiber Optics
17 min
3
How Higher Densities Are Impacting the Rack Space
Feature
Members
Duke Robertson
Data center cabinets are having to support advanced, heavier equipment that consumes more power and produces more heat.
Data Centers
Power Distribution
15 min
4
Data Center Network Adoption, Trends, and Emerging Standards
COVER ARTICLE
Members
Mike Connaughton, RCDD, CDCD
Explore the latest designs, adoption trends, and standards for today’s and tomorrow’s high-speed, high-density applications.
Data Centers
Fiber Optics
17 min
5
Smart Cities and Edge Data Centers Can Bridge the Digital Divide
Feature
Members
Carrie Goetz, RCDD, NTS, PSP, CNID, CDCP, CSM-Agile, AWS CCP
To bridge the digital divide from an ICT perspective, a viable solution lies in smart city connectivity in conjunction with decentralized data via edge data centers.
5G
Data Centers
Edge Computing
Internet of Things
Network Infrastructure
Smart Cities
Wi-Fi
19 min
6
Overcoming Data Center Challenges: Fire and Airflow Containment
Feature
Members
Chris Kusel, CFPS, CDT
Studies reveal that fire incidents are one of the leading causes of data center downtime.
Data Centers
Public Safety
20 min
7
Looking Forward to 2022—Changes to NFPA 72—Cybersecurity and Best Practices
Feature
Members
Denise Pappas
Learn about the 2022 edition of the NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code that includes significant changes.
Cybersecurity
Public Safety
Standards & Compliance
17 min