Networks Europe Nov-Dec 2018 | Page 3

CONTENTS 06 News Networks Europe helps you to understand the art of the possible as the news desk highlights some of the stories currently catching their attention. 12 5G network trends 2019 With the rollout of 5G networks starting in 2019, what can we expect to see in the short and medium term? 14 The impact of IOT As more ‘things’ become connected, how will networks handle the increase in demand? 18 Optimum flexibility MTP connectors are being used in data centres to meet the demands 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet 22 Maximise your network Next generation networks – it’s not all software and bots – it’s doing more with what you already have… 26 Building the smart revolution 28 On the edge of a revolution 03 12 Our data-driven society increasingly depends on real-time processing that only edge computing can adequately deliver 32 Always online The importance of a reliable service partner for UPS installations 38 Testing made easy 18 How to approach MPTL testing when the capability is a new feature offered by certifiers 42 DCIM: the end, or the beginning... Are mini DCIM systems enough to provide the network warnings you need for smaller networks? 44 Understanding Li-Fi 26 The opportunities presented by Li-Fi technology are huge for network cabling contractors, but what is it and what could it do for you? 48 Directory Smart buildings will only live up to their full potential with a complete fibre cabled infrastructure 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 Credit 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