contents 30 A Smart Room in the Hospital of the Future: Reimagining the Technology Footprint Modern hospitals are technologically intensive environments, featuring a growing array of sophisticated devices and systems crucial for patient well-being and operational efficiency. Supporting this technological ecosystem demands significant, forward-thinking, and resilient physical infrastructure, leading to increased demand for dedicated technology spaces. By Justin W. Hobbs 41 Exploring Solutions that Support Extended Distances Educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and enterprise-level businesses face an increasingly common conundrum. More network-connected devices are in locations that may be hard to reach or are outside the footprint of the building and beyond the traditional capabilities of standards- based copper cabling. The benchmark for performance and interoperability remains at ~100 m (328 ft); however, many organizations often need to extend their connectivity beyond this standard distance. By Todd Harpel 47 Begin with the End in Mind Since the first telegraph was sent and the evolution of standards bodies in the early 1900’s, the development of ICT over the last century has led to establishing uniform engineering or technical performance criteria, methods, processes, and practices for the manufacturing, interoperability, safety, installation, and policy for ICT devices and infrastructure. By Jerry L. Bowman
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FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT 05 The Future of ICT Needs You By David M. Richards COVER ARTICLE 06 Empowering the Future: How RCDDs Shape the Next Generation of ICT Technicians In an increasingly interconnected world, where smart buildings, data centers, and intelligent cities are reshaping the way we live and work, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure stands as the unsung hero of modern innovation. Behind every robust ICT system lies meticulous planning, expert design, and precise implementation—domains where the expertise of BICSI-certified RCDDs ® proves indispensable. By Justin Powell 14 Scaling for the Future: Liquid Cooling’s Role in AI Data Centers This article explores why data centers deploy direct liquid cooling (DLC) and in-rack indirect liquid cooling (IILC) systems, outlines key opportunities and barriers, and addresses infrastructure considerations for cabling and coolant routing. It also covers space, structure, and scalability requirements, highlights essential monitoring parameters, and details safety and operational needs—including redundancy and resilience. By Mike Connaughton and Jacques Fluet 20 Installing ICT Networks in Harsh Environments As industries embrace digital transformation, ICT networks must deliver high performance in harsh environments such as factory floors, oil fields, and transportation corridors. These networks must withstand extreme conditions while meeting the demands of AI, edge computing, and real-time analytics. By Katherine Asbeck
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