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April/May/June 2021 I 65 Third, rapid democratization of PoE and IoT tech- nology, along with the acceptance of industry standards, has drastically reduced the complexities involved in the design and construction of smart buildings. What once required a highly skilled integrator to do custom work is now a unified, plug-and-play system governed by the IEEE 802.3bt standard. Nearly any electrical compo- nent—from a $15 strike plate to a $1,500 smart lock—can connect to PoE nodes and talk to connected IoT software. The technology presents an inexpensive way to make a system modular and digitized. For standards and best practices specifically for healthcare facilities, ICT designers and installers should refer to ANSI/BICSI 004-2018, Infor- mation Communication Technology Systems Design and Implementation Best Practices for Healthcare Institutions and Facilities. The latest standards for comprehensive design and installation covering PoE, IoT, and many other smart technologies can be found in ANSI/BICSI 007-2020, Information Communication Technology Design and Implementation Practices for Intelligent Buildings and Premises. There are a few more trends that indicate PoE is heading for deeper market penetration in senior care and beyond. Among them is the use of the technology in more high-profile projects. Business and building owners, particularly those living in smart cities like Toronto, Canada, or Greenville, South Carolina, are beginning to view their facilities as an extension of the business. When they are designed to be intelligent, buildings become a rich source of data that describes, predicts, and prescribes strategies from energy usage and employee productivity to sales, purchasing, and resident experience. As the "new normal" of a post-pandemic workplace nears, owners will also be thinking through ways to make their buildings much more flexible and much more controllable, especially from a distance. Splice-On Connector 2 & 3mm Splice-On Connector Fiber Optic Solutionists TM FREE FIS CA6 Core Alignment Fusion Splicer Kit (Free Kit Includes: CA6 Core Alignment Splicer, FC-6RS Precision Cleaver, Sheath Clamps, Spare Electrodes, FIS Splice-On Connector Holder, and On-Board Oven designed to melt SC, LC, ST and FC Connectors.) ∙ They make your job easier - By reducing cable management and the use of splice trays. ∙ No need to purchase new equipment - Compatible with most industry leading splice machines such as FIS, AFL, Sumitomo, OFS Fitel and more. ∙ They save you time and money - Connector assembly in under 3 minutes. Why Should You Buy FIS SOC's? with the purchase of 2,500 FIS Splice-On Connectors www.fiberinstrumentsales.com FOR OUR FULL LINE OF PRODUCT OFFERINGS Sales Representatives Are Waiting For Your Call! 1-800-5000-FIS(347) CA6_SOC half page ad BICSI.indd 1 CA6_SOC half page ad BICSI.indd 1 2/17/2021 1:14:24 PM 2/17/2021 1:14:24 PM