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April/May/June 2021 I 3 SUBMISSION POLICY ICT TODAY is published quarterly in January/February/March, April/May/June, July/August/September, and October/November/December by BICSI, Inc., and is sent to BICSI members, RCDDs, RTPMs, DCDCs, BICSI Installers and Technicians and ESS, NTS, OSP, RITP and WD credential holders. ICT TODAY subscription is included in BICSI members' annual dues and is available to others through a purchased yearly subscription. ICT TODAY welcomes and encourages submissions and suggestions from its readers. Articles of a technical, vendor-neutral nature are gladly accepted for publication with approval from the Editorial Review Board. However, BICSI, Inc., reserves the right to edit and alter such material for space or other considerations and to publish or otherwise use such material. The articles, opinions and ideas expressed herein are the sole responsibility of the contributing authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of BICSI, its members or its staff. BICSI is not liable in any way, manner or form for the articles, opinions and ideas, and readers are urged to exercise professional caution in undertaking any of the recommendations or suggestions made by authors. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without permission from BICSI, Inc. ADVERTISING: Advertising rates and information are provided upon request. Contact the BICSI Sales Department for information at +1 813.979.1991 or 800.242.7405 (U.S. and Canada toll-free) or cnalls@bicsi.org. Publication of advertising should not be deemed as endorsement by BICSI, Inc. BICSI reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to reject any advertisement at any time by any party. POSTMASTER: Send change of address notices to BICSI, Customer Care, 8610 Hidden River Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33637-1000; Phone: +1 813.979.1991 or 800.242.7405 (U.S. and Canada toll-free). © Copyright BICSI, 2021. All rights reserved. BICSI and RCDD are registered trademarks of BICSI, Inc. contents FROM THE PRESIDENT 05 The Evolution of the Smart/Intelligent Environment By Todd W. Taylor, RCDD, NTS, OSP COVER ARTICLE 06 Networking the Edge for the Age of Digitalization with Single-Pair Ethernet: Many ICT designers and installers are familiar with 2-pair and 4-pair Ethernet. A new and exciting physical layer technology, called single-pair Ethernet (SPE), is now standardized through IEEE, IEC, and TIA to form a foundation for the next stage of digitalization. Learn about this emerging technology, its trends, the many use cases anticipated, and much more. By Mike Vermeer 14 The Construction Industry Demands Intelligent Buildings with Smart ICT Labeling Solutions: Due to increasing demand for technology-based solutions and the decreasing cost of wireless sensors, there is significant business in converting, retrofitting, and upgrading data centers. Asset management and labeling are important for a successful structured cabling or data center install in any environment to ensure maximum uptime and audit compliance. By Craig Robinson, RCDD 22 The New Normal in Education and Intelligent Audiovisual Ecosystems: Audiovisual (AV) for learning spaces has been evolving, but the COVID-19 crisis has changed and accelerated this evolution. Hybrid learning spaces and remote learning have taken over the roadmap for intelligent AV systems at K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and corporations. Discover the latest designs and installation methods. By Anthony Cortes 34 Case Study: Ohio's Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Testing Environment: Take the journey from start to completion of the US33 Smart Mobility Corridor, which will soon be the longest, largest, and most comprehensive "autonomous-ready" testing environment in the nation—quite possibly the world. This case study is filled with project design and installation details that ultimately makes the U.S. an undisputed leader in Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) technology. By Luke Wadsworth, RCDD, OSP, CDT 50 Case Study: Fully Integrated Intelligent Building Embraces PoE of Everything: Learn how a California-based leading urban developer serving the life science industry approached its new cutting-edge 88,000 square-foot headquarters by adopting and installing the PoE of Everything. This case study includes the latest in Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology and best practices. By Bob Allan and Matt Scharkozy 60 Emerging PoE Technology Possibilities for the Intelligent Healthcare Market: Due to improved PoE standards, allowing for up to 100 W per port, the senior care industry is on the cusp of realizing the full potential of IoT-enabled facilities. This article presents a variety of data and control use cases through the lens of PoE-enabled smart building technology, revealing myriad benefits for owners, operators, employees, and the residents and family members in their care. By Dwight Stewart APRIL/MAY/JUNE 2021 Volume 42, Issue 2

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