Networks Europe Nov-Dec 2019 | Page 3

CONTENTS 03 06 News 10 Too little too soon The UK 5G launch season is in full swing, but it's a shadow of what's needed – 4G still reigns supreme 14 The enterprise manager's checklist Peer-to-peer systems and elastic infrastructures can provide faster decision making 16 A to Z of arc flash 14 Do you know the risks of this secret killer that puts those working with electricity in harm’s way? 20 The IoT for digitalised buildings Using sensors to control buildings and to collect data for maximising efficiencies and improving security 24 The enterprise manager's checklist Agnis sunte cuptatus debis ratur? Igent et ea que doluptatur? Eles at pro beaqui tem faceperro 26 The future is fibre Designing the next generation of smart buildings with fast fibre infrastructure 26 30 The backbone of the economy As industries and economies go through the digitalisation, data has become the new global currency 32 Cable certifiers what really matters? IDEAL Networks shares its research into the challenges that end users face when using cable certifiers 36 Mobile & telecoms predictions 2020 After an eventful 2019 for mobile telecommunications, what can we expect from the year ahead? 32 38 Smarter cabling Cabling for intelligent buildings so platforms and components can communicate as a whole 42 Sustainable urban spaces Decreasing the environmental impact of cities while improving the quality of life for residents using smart technologies 44 Under pressure The massive increase in data is driving data centre interconnect networks to breaking point 46 Directory 42 NETWORKS EUROPE 1 Tudor Business Park, Waterhouse Lane, Kingswood, KT20 6EN www.networkseurope.com 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 © 2019 and accordingly must not be reproduced in any medium. All rights reserved. Published by: Abacus Communications Limited Publisher: Greg Ward Editor: James Abbott Sales Executive: Ian Titchener Design: Andrew Beavis The views expressed in the articles and technical papers are those of the authors and are not endorsed by the publishers. Networks Europe stories, news, know-how? Please submit to james@[email protected] including high resolution (300dpi+ CMYK) images. www.networkseuropemagazine.com