Standards and codes are the bedrock upon which many cabling projects are built. Professionals in the ICT industry must be familiar with specifications from BICSI, the Telecommunications Industry Association, and the NFPA’s National Electrical Code in order to remain in compliance with many project requirements. So how familiar are you? Here’s a short 4-question quiz about which documents cover which topics. Get three out of four correct and you pass. Good luck!
The smart buildings market size is estimated to increase by USD 46,123.2 million from 2022 to 2027. The market’s growth momentum will progress at a CAGR of 9.73% during the forecast period. The growing need for building automation to enhance business outcomes is a major factor driving the smart buildings market growth.
Experts agree that fiber optic technology will become more and more relevant in the coming years. Five areas where fiber will make a difference include Digital Transformation, Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Smart Cities, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) transformations.
The energy industry is undergoing a large-scale transformation that will fundamentally reinvent the grid in the next decade. The good news is that the smart grid will not only leverage the existing internet infrastructure, but it can also benefit from the technology and best practices developed for the internet to build tomorrow’s electrons super highways. Smart grids already rely on the internet infrastructure for their control backplane, whether it’s leveraging wireless networks or using fiber optics.
One of the most read pages in FOA’s online guide is the page of fiber optic color codes, which is not unexpected since it’s something every fiber optic tech has to deal with daily. The Fiber Optic Association has created a downloadable PDF file that technicians can print on their color printer, or store on their smartphone!
new live webinar taking place on July 13, 2023 that will feature expert speakers who will share insights on how industry leaders prepare for internet expansion and learn practical strategies to address the challenges states and operators face in utilizing BEAD funds.
The transformation from traditional structures to smart buildings is fundamentally reshaping the domain of facilities management. They provide a 360-degree view of the building’s operations, aiding in predictive maintenance, standards compliance, enhancing occupant experience, and improving sustainability. However, with all its promising benefits, the question arises — are smart buildings a boon or a bane for facilities management?
Ethernet celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. This article covers the rich history of Ethernet and what lies ahead with this ubiquitous technology.
Just as using a ‘codified and universal’ language enables the seamless exchange of ideas between people, in the manufacturing and cable industry, this is precisely what single-pair Ethernet (#SPE) does for the automation systems in industries. It allows for continuous real-time data transfer right up to the field level and helps bridge long distances in large plants like chemical industries.
Single Pair Ethernet is a relatively new promising technology that offers industrial design engineers considerable flexibility and advantages over traditional Ethernet, including simplified installations over longer distances and reduced cost and weight. SPE is designed for OT applications where standard Ethernet is no longer practical or cost-effective. SPE adoption is expected to increase in the coming years as the demand for low-cost, low-weight, and low-complexity IIoT, IoT, and automotive applications continues to increase.
