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October/November/December 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. 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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 ICT Professionals Are Courageous, Resilient, and Innovative By Todd W. Taylor, RCDD, NTS, OSP COVER ARTICLE 06 The Latest AV Technologies for Healthier, Productive Meetings: It is important to learn how to implement new AV automation technologies and refine existing AV automation capabilities as busi- nesses and schools address people's heightened awareness of good health practices. Discover these technologies, designs, and installation techniques that make it possible to schedule and conduct health-conscious meetings, collaboration sessions, and classes easily and safely while not sacrificing convenience or functionality. By Anthony Cortes 20 AI-Driven Fiber Monitoring for Secure, Resilient Data Center Interconnect: Data center interconnect (DCI) demands flawless optical trans- mission performance and exceptional reliability to ensure massive volumes of traffic without interruption or degradation. Leading DCI providers—service pro- viders and dark fiber operators—are embracing multi-layer monitoring with AI-driven analytics to assure and secure their services. By Ken Gold 30 The Latest Technology Advancements in the Hospitality and Wireless Industries: While a worldwide pandemic put some technology improvements on hold during 2020, the need for con- nectivity in the hospitality industry moved forward. Discover the many wireless and other technology advancements deployed. By Kristen Beckman and Tracy Ford 38 Network-Connected Lighting Provides Smart Innovation for Next-Generation Office Buildings: IoT technologies have proven instrumental in shaping the landscape of intelligent building archi- tecture and automation, with PoE lighting emerging as a significant driver and support mechanism for smart network integration and success. As office workers across the globe face unprecedented changes in how businesses operate, office occupants will need to rely on automated, data-driven building solutions in ways both old and new. By Giovanni Frezza 48 Case Study: Embracing Emerging PoE, Sound Masking, and AV Technology for the United Way of Central Alabama: Despite the fact that few architects have completely embraced PoE lighting over traditional LED lighting systems, UWCA decided to implement PoE lighting and to integrate the latest sound masking and AV technologies. It was not a decision that was made lightly. As a non-profit orga- nization, UWCA needed to pay close attention to both initial costs and operational costs for its 40,000 square foot expansion. By Andrew Clark, RCDD 58 Case Study: Codisa Data Center, Costa Rica—International PoE Projects Highlight Opportunities: Discover how U.S. companies success- fully complete global PoE installation projects. Learn about global PoE adoption trends, benefits, stand- ards, sustainability, energy savings, visual PoE-based IoT smart building platforms, and the international opportunities for ICT professionals. By Andrew Pospisal and Dwight Stewart

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