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  • October 2022
    • ICT Today

    October 2022

    Vol. 43, No. 4 · 7 articles · 1h 28m of reading
    V43
    1. 1Working Together
      FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
      Members
      Carol Everett Oliver, RCDD, DCDC, ESSProfessional DevelopmentStandards & ComplianceStructured Cabling      3 min
    2. 2Preparing the Infrastructure for Next-Gen Wi-Fi
      COVER ARTICLE
      Members
      Patti Fisher, RCDD, DCDC, OSP, RTPM, WD, Bree Murphy, RCDDPlanning for a robust infrastructure that will support future generations of wireless means considering new technologies that can improve performance capabilities, update the cabling infrastructure, and modernize wireless access point (WAP) installation methods.Wi-FiWireless      16 min
    3. 3Unexpected Challenges of Running Cloud-Native 5G Networks
      Feature
      Members
      Ken GoldAs communications service providers (CSPs) and mobile network operators (MNOs) build out new 5G standalone (SA) networks, they continue to uncover things that were not necessarily planned for or well understood.Artificial IntelligenceData CentersNetwork OperationsPower Distribution      14 min
    4. 4Pre-Terminated Cable Pulling Adapters, a New Method to Speed Up Installations with Long Connectorized Cables
      Feature
      Members
      Francois D. MenardThe use of pre-terminated cables versus field-terminated cables makes it possible to save considerable time and expense. Pre-terminated cables and the pre-terminated cable pulling adapters (PCPAs) are new tools in the installer’s toolkit.Fiber OpticsPassive Optical LANStructured Cabling      15 min
    5. 5Digital Building Solutions—The Future of Building Technology
      Feature
      Members
      Keith ParkerA digital building solution using PoE technology ensures a long-term, cost-effective, and positive future for property owners that enables the sustainability of the building and the health and well-being of the building’s occupants.Building AutomationPower over EthernetSmart BuildingsStandards & ComplianceStructured Cabling      16 min
    6. 6Reimagining ICT Deployments with Intelligent Build and Construction Digitization
      Feature
      Members
      Subbu Meiyappan, Manja Thessin, RCDD, RTPMBringing together elements of intelligent passive infrastructure, construction SaaS platforms, and the automation and digitization of test and splice equipment, intelligent build solutions can bring many benefits to end-customers, ICT installers, general contractors, and suppliers.Data CentersICT IndustryNetwork Infrastructure      15 min
    7. 7The True Impact of High-Power Applications on Your Network
      Feature
      Members
      Jeff Beavers, RCDD, OSP, Brian Ensign, RCDD, NTS, OSP, RTPMThe increased capability of PoE and the introduction of fault managed power (FMP) in complex networks play key roles in smarter applications and buildings to aid in the achievement of world impact goals and to make safer and healthier environments.Energy EfficiencyFault Managed PowerPower DistributionPower over EthernetSmart Buildings      9 min