Intelligent Data Centres Issue 45 | Page 72

INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING FOR SMART BUILDINGS IS VITAL AND REQUIRES A COMPLETE
UNDERSTANDING
OF VARIOUS ETHERNET-BASED TECHNOLOGIES . consultants / designers to system integrators and technology vendors to put the appropriate solution to address customer needs and expectations .
THE EDGE

INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING FOR SMART BUILDINGS IS VITAL AND REQUIRES A COMPLETE

UNDERSTANDING

OF VARIOUS ETHERNET-BASED TECHNOLOGIES . consultants / designers to system integrators and technology vendors to put the appropriate solution to address customer needs and expectations .

Infrastructure planning for smart buildings is vital and requires a complete understanding of various Ethernet-based technologies , including POE and IoT , all the way to the application level . There is no one-size-fits-all solution that will work for every system . Network designers , electrical engineers , cabling installers , IT managers , facility managers and endusers must weigh the pros and cons of these options . Leviton has many solutions designed to support digital buildings .
With data centres and smart buildings comes sustainability . Can you tell us more about Leviton ’ s policy in terms of sustainability ?
Our policy covers a range of areas . We are the UK ’ s first carbon-neutral factory for more than a decade now in accordance with PAS2060 . We have a new chief sustainability officer aiming to drive further carbon-neutral and green initiatives . Our converted facilities incorporate LED lighting and energysaving sensors .
The sustainability policy also focuses on reducing packaging waste and we have introduced new green packs / bulk packs on most of the products . This means eliminating more than 2 million single-use bags on job sites . With our Energy Saving and LED Lighting Solutions , we are a Green and Sustainability advocate .
In the end , sustainability is a collective effort . Customers also contribute to this journey by selecting the right vendor . Therefore , it is vital to audit their sustainability policies . We encourage customers and governments to make the right choices . Leviton is undoubtedly the right choice for customers looking for world-class solutions and sustainability . �
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