Networks Europe Jul-Aug 2018 | Page 3

CONTENTS 03 12 06 News 28 IP security Networks Europe helps you to understand the art of the possible as the news desk highlights some of the stories currently catching their attention. Applying network testing practices to IP CCTV systems: installing, testing and documenting 32 Intelligent automation 12 Energy efficiency The top five intelligent automation technologies set to disrupt data centres in the near future Eaton’s Technology Manager Janne Paananen shares his view of what lies ahead for the data centre industry 36 Loss limitation 14 How much loss is ok? 20 The need for low loss assemblies in data centres as network speeds and data increase Fibre optic cable testing allows for an amount of loss, but just how much is acceptable 40 Making use of analytics Why accurate data is critical for improving data centre performance and reduce environmental impact 20 Data centre Tetris Can data centres get any more modular than shipping containers? 32 42 Power is within reach 24 It's all in the process How to achieve a hyperscale data centre without a hyperscale budget For ultimate data centre security, technology alone is not the answer with an ever-evolving threat on the horizon 46 Doing things differently 26 No mess, no disruption IT infrastructure will be the key enabler of digital transformation underpinning successful IT initiatives Structured cabling offers fast installation into tight spaces for today’s data centres 49 Directory 46 NETWORKS EUROPE 10 St Thomas Place, Cambridgeshire Business Park, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4EX Tel [phone] www.networkseurope.com Published by: LGN Media LTD CEO: Ian Titchener Creative Director: Andrew Beavis Editor: James Abbott Director of Events: Rachel Titchener Advertising Sales Executive: Lloyd Vella Financial Controller: Elizabeth Parris The views expressed in the articles and technical papers are those of the authors and are not endorsed by the publishers. The author and publisher, and its officers and employees, do not accept any liability for any errors that may have occurred, or for any reliance on their contents. All trademarks and brandnames are respected within our publication. However, the publishers accept no responsibility for any inadvertent misuse that may occur. This publication is protected by copyright © 2016 and accordingly must not be reproduced in any medium. All rights reserved. Networks Europe stories, news, know-how? Please submit to [email protected] including high resolution (300dpi+ CMYK) images. www.networkseuropemagazine.com