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FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT 05 From Technician to Trailblazer: Guiding the Next Generation of ICT Professionals By David M. Richards, RCDD, NTS, OSP, TECH, CT COVER ARTICLE 06 An Ocean of Opportunity for Submarine SMART Cables: Hidden far beneath the waves of the world's oceans lies a crucial component of the Internet's infrastructure: submarine cable networks. These massive cables are a marvel of human ingenuity that span the greatest geographical obstacles on our planet to link people and devices for instantaneous communication. Yet, these under- water networks may hold the potential to fulfill outsized roles beyond their primary function of transmitting terabytes of data per second. By Rebecca Bosco 14 The Enernet: A New Model for Energy: When electrical demand outstrips generation, grid operators traditionally engage in a process known as balancing the grid, which may include rolling blackouts. Distributing energy production efficiently requires a new model to assist with power quality and surety. A new grid-connected local generation schema where the local community contributes could be the electrical distribution solution that is needed for a brighter future. By Patrick Mahoney, Brian Patterson, Todd Taylor 22 The Convergence of Power with Information and Communications Technology (ICT): The line between the energy and communications systems industries is more blurred than ever. Deter- mining the point at which power and data delivery converge has become more difficult due to the increasing overlap. Now more than ever, the two
industries must learn to play in the same sandbox. There are ICT cabling systems that can deliver data and power to the devices simultaneously and it is becoming much easier to enable smart devices in a building that facilitates the convergence of power and ICT infrastructure. By Patrick Mahoney, Brian Patterson, Todd Taylor 30 The Growing Pains of 5G In-building Deployments: Over the last 5 years, the wireless industry has seen a surge of data-intensive applications and services, as well as innovations such as IoT devices, smart buildings, and immersive digital experiences that depend on reliable access to robust and high-speed network connectivity. While 5G technology can deliver on the promises to meet the unprecedented speed and capacity needs, its rollout has been significantly slower than expected. By Mohammed Ali 36 Unleashing the Power of Digital Health: Exploring Modern Advances of Wireless Innovation, Integration, and Compliance: Digital technology has become a foundational element in modern healthcare. Among the technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are now playing a transformative role in revolutionizing hospital processes and driving innovation across the medical industry. At the heart of this transformation lies various wireless technologies, serving as the backbone for seamless communication and empowering better-informed healthcare. By Bree Murphy, RCDD
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