ICT Today — April/May/June 2025 (Vol. 46, No. 2)

The Critical Role of Best Practices in Intelligent Buildings and Wireless Design and Installation
FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
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David M. Richards, RCDD, NTS, OSP, TECH, CT5GCopper CablingCybersecurityEnterprise NetworkingSmart Buildings2 min
How Part 20 Consumer Repeaters Can Accelerate Enterprise 5G Adoption for Small Businesses
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Sun Kim**The growth of enterprise 5G deployments is one of the most pressing priorities for the wireless industry this year. This is not exclusive to large corporate campuses either—it extends to the “middleprise” and small businesses. It was evident during Mobile World Congress (MWC) Las Vegas 2024, one of the industry's premier annual wireless events, that major players are actively seeking ways to reduce costs and streamline installation to accelerate in-building cellular adoption. A show that used to be heavily carrier-focused has now balanced more evenly between enterprises, wireless operators, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).**5GIn-Building Wireless8 min
Cyber-Informed Engineering: Safeguarding Intelligent Buildings
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Jim WaltersIn an era where buildings are no longer just static structures but interconnected ecosystems, intelligent buildings have become a cornerstone of modern infrastructure.CybersecurityIndustrial NetworkingProject ManagementSmart Buildings9 min
From Blueprint to Broadband: Ensuring Seamless Connectivity in Modern Buildings
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Tracy Ford**In-building connectivity options are increasing as spectrum is being deployed both in licensed bands and lightly licensed bands. Building owners, tenants, and the people driving their ICT requirements demand device connectivity throughout their buildings and across campuses. Enterprises are using 4G and 5G licensed cellular spectrum to augment Wi-Fi systems as well as Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) to improve connectivity.**5GIn-Building WirelessWi-FiWireless10 min
Configuring Enterprise Networks for Wireless Audiovisual Content Sharing
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Anthony Cortes**Communication in today’s world is dominated by audiovisual (AV) media, conveyed electronically, whether it is a PowerPoint presentation or a full-motion video clip. Even ICT Today is published digitally and largely read on an electronic screen. At the center of it all are Ethernet LANs. But people are now accustomed, however, to having the world in their pocket.**Audiovisual SystemsEnterprise NetworkingNetwork DesignWi-FiWireless14 min
Leveraging Single-Pair Ethernet for Sustainable and Secure Smart Buildings
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Yuri LuskindSingle-Pair Ethernet (SPE) is a transformative technology that is redefining the landscape of smart buildings by enabling efficient retrofitting of legacy systems, enhancing sustainability, and integrating information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) networks.Building AutomationCopper CablingCybersecurityInternet of ThingsNetwork InfrastructureSmart BuildingsSustainability11 min
Active Evidence Collection: Redefining Survey and Assessment Activities in Smart Buildings
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Dennis MazarisHow shifting from static surveys to continuous active evidence collection unlocks smarter, more efficient building management.Data CentersProject ManagementSmart Buildings8 min

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