Network Communications News (NCN) April 2016 | Page 3

CONTENTS Contents THE UK’S NUMBER ONE NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE MAGAZINE April 2016 Things can only get better What to expect from the Internet of Things revolution April 2016 Take me to church A prefabricated data centre solution for Sagrada Familia Working with WIRELESS How to ensure a successful Wi-Fi roll out PLUS: Industry news and views • Cable management systems • The latest products • Modular infrastructure Editor: Michael Crane 01353 616117 | [email protected] Assistant Editor: Russell Drury 01353 616105 | [email protected] Editorial Assistant: Tim Mason 01353 616112 | [email protected] Designer: Jon Appleton 01353 616114 | [email protected] Advertisement Manager: Francesca Brisk 01634 673163 | [email protected] 5 Editorial Train ride. 6 Industry News Digital Media Sales: Courtney Palmer Special feature: Wireless networks Managing Director: David Kitchener 01634 673163 | [email protected] Publishing Director: Alan Goodes 10 Talking Point 01634 673163 | [email protected] Perry Correll of Xirrus discusses the impact of the Internet of Things and smart technology. Accounts: Emily O’Donnell 01634 673163 | [email protected] 12 On the case ABC membership approved, pending first audit. Who is putting what in where. Michael Crane talks to Schneider Electric about its work at Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. 19 Cable management systems Nigel Leaver at Legrand matches various cable management systems with their ideal environments. 34 Essential Selection The latest products available to installers and end users. 38 Know How Viktor Petik of Emerson Network Power explains how to reimagine data centre design by adopting a modular infrastructure. Head of Production/Circulation: Sam Broad 01634 673163 | [email protected] The latest news, partnerships, training news, comment, approvals and forthcoming events in the network infrastructure industry. 15 Project Focus 01634 673163 | [email protected] 22 Six things to know before installing Wi-Fi for business Tony Kelsall at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) outlines the key points to consider before installing business Wi-Fi. 26 Ensuring a succesful Wi-Fi installation. 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 Kevin Drinkall of ZyXEL offers advice on how to implement a successful Wi-Fi roll out. 30 Wireless networks round up A round up of the wireless networks products and services available to installers and end users. 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 22/03/2016 09:31