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CONTENTS Contents THE UK’S NUMBER ONE NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE MAGAZINE November 2016 PDUNLINE. November 2016 BRITISHMANUFACTURERS of Power Distribution Units Why compromise? Have what you want! made to order PDUs www.pduonline.co.uk www.pduonline.co.uk SPECIAL FEATURE: CLOUD COMPUTING & VIRTUALISATION PDUNLINE. [email protected] INSIDE… V IMPORTANT: THE BOUNTEOUS POTENTIAL OF IPV6 BRINGING IT THE CAREFUL MANAGEMENT OF BYOD Group Editor: Russell Drury 01353 616105 | [email protected] News Editor: Claire Fletcher 01353 616112 | claire.fl[email protected] Designer: Jon Appleton 01353 616114 | [email protected] Group Advertisement Manager: Kelly Byne 01634 673163 | [email protected] 5 Editorial 7 Industry News Connect to our monthly network of must read industry news. 10 Talking Point Justin Martin-Lawrence of Habitech looks at the importance of network design in supporting the IoT. 12 On the case Peruse our compendium of projects all striving for perfection. 14 Hot topic Victor Avelar of Schneider Electric examines the impact of a new energy saving initiative. 16 When to PDU, that is the question Clive Merrell of PDU Online explains the importance of purchasing a proper PDU. Advertisement Manager: Francesca Brisk 01634 673163 | [email protected] Special feature: Cloud computing & virtualisation Studio Manager: Ben Bristow 01634 673163 | [email protected] Business Support Administrator: Carol Gylby 01634 673163 | [email protected] 24 Cloud bursting! Richard Blanford of Fordway explains how to find the right cloud solution, taking a look at infrastructure and technology. 29 Watch this space Carrie Higbie of Siemon examines the role of cloud data centres and how a well thought out design can ensure maximum physical layer uptime. 35 Cloud and virtualisation round up A round up of the latest cloud and virtualisation solutions. Managing Director: David Kitchener 01634 673163 | [email protected] Publishing Director: Alan Goodes 01634 673163 | [email protected] Accounts: 01634 673163 | [email protected] 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 2016. All rights reserved. Printed by Pensord Tram Road, Pontllanfraith Blackwood, NP12 2YA 19 Project Focus Michael Crane finds out how Panduit allowed Cisco Systems to increase its network availability and productivity. 22 PoE: Lighting the way to a new dimension Valerie Maguire of Siemon explains why PoE lighting adds a new dimension to intelligent buildings. 39 Essential Selection A cornucopia of eye-popping products 42 Know How Stijn Ooms of Crestron explains why the bring-your-own-device phenomenon needs careful management. Head office & Accounts: Suite 14, 6-8 Revenge Road, Lordswood, Kent ME5 8UD T: [phone] | F: [phone] Editorial Office: Alexander House, 38 Forehill, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4AF T: [phone] | F: [phone] 03 Contents.indd 3 03/11/2016 09:49