ICT Today — July/August/September 2022 (Vol. 43, No. 3)

Kulia I ka Nu’u—Keeping a Smart Eye on Intelligent Buildings
FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
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Carol Everett Oliver, RCDD, DCDC, ESSBuilding AutomationData CentersNetwork InfrastructurePower over EthernetSmart BuildingsStandards & ComplianceSustainability3 min
Case Study: Nottingham Trent University, UK
COVER ARTICLE
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Anthony CortesDiscover how AV over IP connects 110 smart AV stands on three campuses from concept to completion in only three months. The stands feature smart network interfacing and auto-configuration when moved to a different network drop, allowing non-technical people to connect the stands to new network drops without any help from IT tech support.Audiovisual SystemsData CentersNetwork InfrastructureNetwork PerformancePower over Ethernet15 min
Closing the Ethernet Gap in Smart Buildings
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Adnan Ahmed, RCDD, DCDC, RTPM, WD, Ronna Davis, Bob VossSmart buildings have been promised for many years, but with the advent of single-pair Ethernet (SPE) it is now possible to close the Ethernet gap and enable the type of converged OT and IT environment that will enable the promise to become reality. Learn about the latest advancements, such as single-pair power over Ethernet (SPoE), plus much more.Copper CablingCybersecurityData CentersIndustrial NetworkingInternet of ThingsPower over EthernetSmart Buildings18 min
The Latest and Most Important Codes and Standards for Designing and Protecting the Smart/Intelligent Building
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Denise PappasWhether designing a one-story building or a multi-story building, the smart/intelligent building has a lot of codes and standards to consider. This article simplifies the complex for ICT designers, installers, integrators, and consulting companies.Building AutomationCybersecuritySmart BuildingsStandards & ComplianceStructured Cabling17 min
7 Considerations for Practical Greenfield and Brownfield Smart Building Design
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Henry Franc, RCDD, OSP, CDCDPSmart buildings and IoT are two of the hottest topics in business today. The possibilities they offer in terms of productivity, efficiency, comfort, savings, health, and employee attraction and retention should not be overlooked. At minimum, a smart building integrates systems that can gather and evaluate environmental and systems data to assess condition and performance. A simple internet connection is not what makes a building or system smart. Instead, it is about data collection, analysis and, ultimately, action.Artificial IntelligenceBuilding AutomationData CentersInternet of ThingsNetwork InfrastructureSmart Buildings16 min
Smart Infrastructure is Driving Forward the Physical Layer and Smart Installation Equipment
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Lucas MaysA plethora of supporting smart technologies to deliver smart applications for devices, such as smartphones, tablets, cars, and entire homes, are being introduced. The ICT world is one of these supporting areas, driving infrastructure and supporting equipment toward smart use-cases to align with quickly evolving needs. Furthermore, the ICT industry is in a unique position to deliver entire smart systems due to its role in building an interconnected web of data that these smart applications and devices require.Connectors & SplicingFiber OpticsICT IndustryNetwork DesignNetwork InfrastructureOutside Plant16 min
Making a Success of Root Cause Analysis for Smart Building Technologies
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Carrie Goetz, RCDD, NTS, CDCP, CNID, PSP, AWS CCPAs the complexity of smart building technologies grows, it becomes increasingly important to have well defined methods to troubleshoot and solve the complex problems that can and will arise.Smart Buildings17 min

July 2022