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  • January 2023
    • ICT Today

    January 2023

    Vol. 44, No. 1 · 7 articles · 1h 39m of reading
    V44
    1. 1Choose to be a Rockstar of Change
      FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
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      Carol Everett Oliver, RCDD, DCDC, ESSICT IndustryProject Management      3 min
    2. 2Building a Winning Esports Venue at Point Park University
      COVER ARTICLE
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      Anthony CortesAs esports competitions continue to grow in popularity at educational institutions, so does the need for purpose-built Ethernet networks and audiovisual (AV) systems to fit the unique requirements of the venues at hand. Pittsburg’s Point Park University, a leader in the gaming industry, sought the help of ICT professionals to bring its goal of adding an esports team to its varsity sports programs to fruition.Audiovisual SystemsData CentersFiber OpticsNetwork InfrastructureProject Management      15 min
    3. 3How to Minimize Installed Cost of High-Speed Fiber Data Center Links
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      Robert ReidWhen dealing with critical applications within the data center, the performance and reliability of cabling infrastructure is paramount. As performance requirements for networks have changed, so too have the specifications on the constituent components. Discover the most accurate and capable measurement techniques for higher speed intermodal links, and learn industry best practices to ensure that costs associated with the remediation of links are kept to a minimum.Cable TestingConnectors & SplicingData CentersFiber OpticsMultimode FiberNetwork Performance      17 min
    4. 4Know The Properties And Uses of Antibacterial Cabling in Healthcare Facilities
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      Adnan Ahmed, RCDD, DCDC, RTPM, WDMany industries benefit from antibacterial cabling, the healthcare environment requires robust requirements to ensure that the infrastructure supports a multitude of applications and can operate even in emergencies.HealthcareStructured Cabling      15 min
    5. 5How to Optimize New Short-Reach Singlemode Deployments with Verified Ultra-Low Loss (ULL) Components
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      Gary Bernstein, RCDD, CDCDNew advancements in signaling, transceiver, and optical technology and IEEE optical fiber Ethernet standards are meeting the growing demand for increased bandwidth as global digitization continues to expand. Singlemode fiber (SMF) is becoming the application of choice in hyperscale and cloud data centers to support higher gigabit speeds, but newer short-reach singlemode applications are most cost-effective. Data centers should be aware of vendor insertion loss and return loss specifications.Cable TestingData CentersFiber OpticsSinglemode Fiber      17 min
    6. 6Networked for Wellness—Connecting Smart and Healthy Buildings
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      Todd Harpel, RCDD, Kirk KrahnStudies show a correlation between healthy work environments and increased productivity and employee satisfaction. Emerging smart technologies, including sensors, controls, and lighting, can help to promote a healthy building. In recent years, guidance from different standards bodies have provided greater clarity on what defines smart technology. Smart building also includes connectivity, which is essential to any intelligent system.Building AutomationSmart Buildings      16 min
    7. 7How to Deliver Universal Wireless with a Wireless-First Approach
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      Brian K. Davis, RCDDAs communications infrastructure becomes increasingly wireless, optical fiber over traditional copper and coaxial cabling is often the preferred choice to provide anytime, anywhere user connectivity. When designing connectivity for communications infrastructure, it is important to consider ever-changing workforce preference and habits, and the modern reliance on bandwidth, speed, and universal wireless connectivity.5GIn-Building WirelessNetwork DesignWi-Fi      16 min