Networks Europe May-Jun 2018 | Page 3

CONTENTS 06 News 03 32 Invest in the best Networks Europe helps you to understand the art of the possible as the news desk highlights some of the stories currently catching their attention. Untrained installers cost you money with mistakes and inefficiencies potentially losing customers 12 34 Liquid cooling 12 Evolution of wireless There are many challenges facing data centres and the best solutions may not be the most obvious ones Understanding 802.11ac and why it paradoxically means more cabling in enterprise networks 36 AI in the data centre 16 Going green Is the use of artificial intelligence the logical progression for driving efficiencies in the data centre? A key consideration for data centre managers is how they can bolster their green credentials 22 38 The future is bright 18 Modular gains When looking for a network installation option offering longevity the future is singlemode fibre Upgrading to modern, modular UPS units promises both environmental and economic benefits 42 Industry ties 22 Structured cabling Millepede Managing Director John Butterworth explains how he believes the data centre industry could evolve... considerations Higher performance networks and greater bandwidth that can meet growing wireless data needs are essential for everyone 38 44 Protecting against disruptions 26 Data centre trends Data centres need protection from power aberrations and the solution is twofold Making ongoing data centre operations as cost-effective and future-proof as possible 28 BICSI DCDC 49 Directory The BICSI Data Centre Design Consultant certification is now available in the United Kingdom 44 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