This white paper breaks down the ‘who, what, why and how’ of smart buildings, discussing how to connect buildings, what to consider for sensors, infrastructure, process, real-life case studies, and what the future of smart buildings looks like.
While mechanical splice connectors have come a long way and are an ideal field termination method for connectorizing fiber, we rarely hear much anymore about mechanical splicing as a means for joining fibers along a link – even though it eliminates the need for expensive fusion splicing equipment. Fusion splicing, where cleaved fibers are aligned and fused by an electric arc, provides the lowest loss and strongest, most reliable joint.
Super Bowl LIII was the most technologically advanced in history. The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta features a dedicated approach to connectivity; 2,000 wireless access points provides the equivalent 280,000+ sq ft of outdoor coverage (roughly five football fields). The stadium also boasts 4,000 miles of fiber optics and 90 miles of audio cables – laid out in a line, this would be enough to go from Atlanta, to the home of the Rams in Los Angeles, and back again! Fans get individual notifications, alerts and updates based on their location, mobile ticketing, and even an API-powered parking chat bot that will help fans find a good spot. In addition, the NFL is using a range of sensors, worn by the players and placed inside the footballs themselves, to measure player speed and overall movement. Over the past 4 seasons these RFID sensors have provided coaches with a wealth of data on the fitness, power and overall performance of each player on the field, data that’s also shared with the media.
As we start building 5G mobile networks, a new chapter of the PON story is being created. This time, the next PON technology is embracing a new paradigm to achieve higher capacity more efficiently. Leveraging the data centre ecosystem – rather than the transport systems that PON technologies have historically used – 25G PON represents the next stage in fibre evolution and a new dimension to the PON story.
Designing the physical infrastructure for a network in an industrial or manufacturing facility requires careful consideration to identify the right cable media to deploy. Many factors play a role in the selection of the optimum products for any given design. Referencing TIA-1005-A “Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Industrial Premises,” provides insight into environmental factors and work areas that will drive the selection of these materials, be it a fiber or copper cabling subsystem. This webinar introduces the specifications and requirements defined in this standard, as well as design and installation procedures for industrial networks. The seminar also will offer solutions that will enable a robust industrial network deployment.
Compared to 4G, 5G boasts tremendously improved data rates and significantly lowers latency to cellular devices. But 5G’s benefits encompass more than just telecommunication; it’s designed as a unifying network that can help realize the true potential of Internet of Things, vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X), and far more robust virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR). The equipment is also highly scalable according to traffic demand, laying the foundations for devices that have yet to be conceived.
Advances in cognitive Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and fiber-optic electronics are enabling the rollout of 5G mobile wireless, which in turn will deliver new services such as augmented reality, drones, industrial IoT, self-driving vehicles and massive connectivity. 5G is also driving the demand for 400Gb/s optical connectivity in hyperscale cloud data centers.
CommScope’s FIST Modular Splice Closure is designed to assist network operators with building a fiber foundation for future 5G networks, as its modular build allows configurations on-site, reducing the need for site inspections, decreasing rollout lead time, and enabling adaption to constantly-changing network needs. The number of 5G connections is expected to exceed one billion by 2025.
Better technology is one reason why computing is again becoming more distributed. Devices at the edge, from smartphones to machinery on the shop floor, are becoming more intelligent. Equipped with powerful processors, they can now tackle computing problems that a few years ago needed a fully loaded server. As for software, its increased flexibility means it can function well on the edge. Many applications are now “virtualised”, meaning they exist separately from any specific type of hardware: code can thus be packaged in digital “containers” and easily moved around within data centres—and, increasingly, closer to the edge.
To create a collaborative and transparent environment, security officials are reinventing their approach to public safety, especially regarding the protection of public buildings. While keeping public buildings safe, smart, and secure is a top priority, it’s also a constant challenge.Recent advancements in cloud computing, intelligent edge, artificial intelligence, and data analytics create many new opportunities for Internet of Things (IoT) devices to improve public safety.
