ICT Today

October 2025

Vol. 46, No. 4 · 7 articles · 1h 11m of reading

Final Letter from the Board President
FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
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David M. RichardsICT IndustryProfessional DevelopmentStandards & Compliance1 min
Will Special Premises See the 46 Gbps Speeds Wi-Fi 7 Promises?
COVER ARTICLE
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Julio PetrovichToday’s multi-gigabit internet plans are quickly outpacing the current speeds of Wi-Fi technology. To help resolve this problem, Wi-Fi 7, also known as 802.11be, promises data rates that are four times higher than Wi-Fi 6/6E.Network PerformanceWi-Fi11 min
Building a Technology-Rich Sports Complex at Mt. San Antonio College
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Joe da Silva*The transformation of California’s Mt. San Antonio College’s (Mt. SAC) historic Hilmer Lodge Stadium into a modern, technology-rich sports complex stands as a benchmark for integrating advanced data, audiovisual (AV), and telecommunications infrastructure into collegiate athletics.*Audiovisual SystemsData CentersFiber OpticsNetwork InfrastructurePower over EthernetProject ManagementStructured Cabling12 min
Reimagining Building Design with FMP in the Next 20 Years
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Stephen EavesA quiet revolution is underway in how commercial buildings are powered, signaling it could be time to evolve from traditional power distribution.Energy EfficiencyFault Managed PowerNetwork DesignSmart Buildings10 min
Troubleshooting Wired & Wireless Networks Within Higher Education and Healthcare Environments
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Steve Cowles*Modern network infrastructure installations in higher education and healthcare environments can face unique challenges that demand specialized troubleshooting approaches.*Data CentersFiber OpticsInternet of ThingsNetwork OperationsPower over EthernetWireless11 min
Securing ICT in Special Premises: Lessons from Underground Mines, Rail Systems, Airports, and Campuses
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Javier Macias*Cyber threats to every interconnected environment are increasing rapidly. The average time for an adversary to move across a network has dropped to a record low of 48 minutes, with the fastest breakout happening in just 51 seconds.*CybersecurityIndustrial NetworkingNetwork InfrastructurePhysical SecurityProject Management14 min
Unlocking Connectivity at Sea: How Passive Optical LANs Revolutionize Cruise Ship Technology Deployments
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Karen Leos*Cruise ships are true feats of modern engineering, with some megaships as long as the Empire State Building is tall and carrying more than 3,000 passengers. These massive floating cities are undergoing digital transformation to meet passenger expectations for the same fast, secure, and reliable wireless connectivity and digital services they enjoy at land-based hotels and resorts.*Data CentersFiber OpticsNetwork InfrastructurePassive Optical LANPower over Ethernet12 min