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CONTENTS Contents THE UK’S NO.1 NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE MAGAZINE August 2017 Network Communications News August 2017 01959 588700 Smart LED Digital Lighting with Li-Fi 4 Editorial 16 On the Case NCN editor Simon King calls for action on cyber security. Projects on the go this month. 6 Industry News Keep your finger on the industry pulse. 10 Talking Point Paul Ruelas, Masergy’s director of product management, explores the three critical considerations for the SD-WAN buyer. PoE Enabled PC’s and Digital Signage Class Leading Acoustic Racks Siemon Cabling Solutions Email for more information 18 Hot Topic NordVPN’s chief marketing officer Marty P Kamden gives his top 10 tips for protecting privacy and security. [email protected] www.crayvalley.tech inside... Special Feature: 36 Essential Selection A pick of the industry’s latest and greatest products. Hot Topic: SMEs likely to be hit more by cyber attacks Cable management takes centre stage Special Feature: Latest developments in intelligent buildings arena Editor: Simon King 07973 386724 | [email protected] 14 Talking Point 38 Know How VIRTUS Data Centres’ managing director Darren Watkins, highlights the importance of overcoming critical connectivity issues. Steve Kyprianou of TSI Comms looks at the data centre of tomorrow. 42 Know How Special features: Micron Technology’s Eric Endebrock, previews the company’s new NVMeSolid- State Storage range. News Editor: Claire Fletcher [email protected] Designer: Jon Appleton [email protected] Group Advertisement Manager: Kelly Byne 01634 673163 | [email protected] Advertisement Manager: Michael Sheridan 01634 673163 | [email protected] Studio Manager: Ben Bristow Intelligent Buildings 01634 673163 | [email protected] Business Support Administrator: Carol Gylby 28 Bringing Buildings To Life 01634 673163 | [email protected] ModeGreen’s president Bill Lally on the trend for smart, high-tech offices. Managing Director: David Kitchener 01634 673163 | [email protected] Cable Management & Labelling 32 Smart Approach Accounts: 01634 673163 | [email protected] 20 Driving Innovation InFocus’ Brady O Bruce says the world is getting smarter, and so are buildings. Marshall-Tufflex’s Jeremy Dodge says that product and service innovation is vital to get ahead of the game. 24 The Importance of Being Labelled Excel Networking’s Richard Cann says a properly labelled cable management system is crucial. ABC membership approved, pending first audit. The editor and publishers do not necessarily agree with the views expressed by contributors nor do they accept responsibility for any errors in the transmission of the subject matter in this publication. In all matters the editor’s decision is final. Editorial contributions to NCN are welcomed, and the editor reserves the right to alter or abridge text prior to publication. © Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. 26 Complementing The Installation Marco Cable Management’s Steve Davis on the company’s steel wire cable tray range. @NCNMag www.networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk Suite 14, 6-8 Revenge Road, Lordswood, Kent ME5 8UD T: [phone] | F: [phone] August 2017 | 3