ICT Today — July/August/September 2023 (Vol. 44, No. 3)

Raise Your Hand
FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
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Carol Everett Oliver, RCDD, DCDC, ESSProfessional DevelopmentStandards & Compliance3 min
Smart Software Tools and Apps are Mission Critical for Datacom Installations
COVER ARTICLE
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Todd MorseAs companies become increasingly data-dependent, data centers are evolving, offering opportunities and challenges for ICT professionals. A comprehensive labeling solution that incorporates smart tools and apps is critical to issue prevention and mitigation. As companies continue to face the skilled labor shortage, implementing clear labeling allows managers and technicians to efficiently troubleshoot, streamline workflows, and increase productivity and efficiency.Cloud ComputingData CentersLabeling & Documentation16 min
Colocation Fiber Infrastructure Design—The Key to Achieving a Connected World
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Manja ThessinThe world is becoming increasingly connected, and remarkable volumes of data are being produced, processed, stored, and consumed. Companies are moving away from traditional data center strategies in favor of solutions like hybrid cloud to keep up with demand. Soon, the majority of infrastructure strategies will integrate on-premises, colocation, cloud, and edge delivery options. Organizations that stand the test of time will be proactive in their investment decisions.Data CentersFiber OpticsNetwork InfrastructureStructured Cabling9 min
Data Center Staffing Challenges—and Solutions
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Roberta Bowen SzyperDemand for processing power has skyrocketed in the past few years, and this demand is driving the trend toward new, expanded, and upgraded data centers of every type. Global IT leaders continue to face declining talent recruitment and retention, and the demand for data center talent has surpassed supply. Companies must strategically invest in human capital by transforming the culture of the work environment and the talent and retention recruitment model.Data CentersProfessional Development17 min
Is it Possible to Use Agility in a Data Center Project?
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Yuri William Bravo Asencios, Sandra Elizabeth Rosales CoronelThe digital transformation has impacted every sector of society and requires a careful analysis of data centers and the technological infrastructures responsible for processing, storing, and transporting information. One model, the Cynefin framework, classifies problems into five contexts based on cause-and-effect relationships to help project leaders select the most appropriate project management approach for data center infrastructure projects. A case study on servers moving to a corporate data center is evaluated.Data Center DesignData CentersProject Management18 min
Delivering Big Wi-Fi for Big Venues
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Mark NiehusWi-Fi takes many sizes and shapes, and as such, systems can be great, or they can be inferior and interfere with each other. Big Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi for large venues such as airports, stadiums, concert halls, and convention centers—is complex and requires careful design, deployment, testing, and ongoing support to ensure maximum performance.Project ManagementWi-Fi11 min
The Network is Hungry—For Bandwidth and Power
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Allan Johns, Cliff CoolidgeGlobal bandwidth demand is growing at a rapid pace, and the networks of the future will require additional bandwidth and power to support the growth of streaming services, online gaming, mobile devices, cloud computing, and the internet of things (IoT). Multi-gigabit and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology are viable solutions for delivering various levels of bandwidth and power.5GIn-Building WirelessWi-Fi12 min

July 2023