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April/May/June 2021 I 21 CONCLUSION—A SMART INVESTMENT While asset management and labeling are only part of a successful structured cabling or data center installation, they clearly play an important role in ensuring maximum uptime and audit compliance. They also help the long-term performance, security, and reliability of the facility and its components. The reasonable cost and customized high perfor- mance of many of today's handheld industrial-grade labeling tools make them worthy as an investment consideration. The days of using tape and markers to label network components are long gone and so are the days of "seat-of-the-pants" cable management and administration. Whether setting up a new datacom system, upgrading a LAN, installing a new server and backbone, or rewiring and cabling an existing facility, following the guidelines set forth by the ANSI/TIA-606-B/C standard and the aforementioned BICSI standards and best practices manuals are imperative. With so many new technologies, codes, and systems requiring attention, it is good to know that the right equipment can make things simpler and easier. There are a wide range of industrial label printers available now with the features and functionality to meet the needs of contractors and their workforce, large and small. Smart and affordable solutions exist for today's smart buildings and for tomorrow's smart businesses. AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: Craig Robinson, RCDD, manages growth strategy, channel, and business development initiatives for Brother Industrial Solutions. Craig joined Brother Mobile Solutions in 2010 to oversee the expansion of its industrial labeling products division and further integrate the EDGE line of products into datacom, electrical, high voltage, security, AV, and other key markets. Under his direction, the market line has become respected in the industrial labeling space. Based in Southwest Florida, Craig is a thought leader in the Brother organization and veteran of the ICT industry with over 20 years of experience designing, implementing, and selling structured cabling solutions. He can be reached at craig.robinson@brother.com. Passive Optical Network Specialists Stocking Distributor • Pre-term Cable Assemblies • Rack/Wall Mount Enclosures • Patchcords • Adapter Plates • MPO Cassettes • Splice-On Connectors Call FIS - The Master Stocking Distributor • Micro Distribution Cable • Indoor/Outdoor Cable • Interlocking Armor Cable • Distribution/Building Cable • Simplex/Duplex Cable • FTTx Drop Cable Contact Us Today 1–800–5000–FIS(347) www.fiberinstrumentsales.com Manufacturer of Fiber Optic Cable