Network Communications News (NCN) June 2016 | Page 3

CONTENTS Contents THE UK’S NUMBER ONE NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE MAGAZINE June 2016 THE INTELLIGENT DATA CENTER UNPARALLELED ACCESS INTELLIGENT POWER KVM & SERIAL AV-OVER-IP RACK DRAWERS PDUs & SENSORS INLINE METER TRANSFER SWITCHES June 2016 VISIT US AT RARITAN.CO.UK OR CALL [phone] INSIDE… SPECIAL FEATURE: UPS & POWER MANAGEMENT LAN OF HOPE AND GLORY: CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCAL AREA NETWORK COME TOGETHER: SHOULD WE ALL BE LEARNING TO COLLABORATE? Editor: Michael Crane 01353 616117 | [email protected] Assistant Editor: Russell Drury 01353 616105 | [email protected] Editorial Assistant: Tim Mason 01353 616112 | [email protected] 5 Editorial Regulation for the nation. 6 Industry News The latest news, partnerships, training news, comment, approvals and forthcoming events in the network infrastructure industry. 10 Talking Point Areg Alimian at Ixia takes a look at preparations for Big Data and IoT. 12 On the case Who is putting what in where. 17 Choosing the right LAN Tony Kelsall at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) explains that in order to choose the right LAN you need to understand both the business needs and what network technology can offer. 20 Hot topic Hiren Parekh of OVH looks at how to put a green IT plan into action. 22 Project Focus Michael Crane talks to Ideal Networks about its work with Staley Technologies. 25 Industry collaboration Steve Martin of the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) looks at how the industry can come together to improve client awareness and combat future skills shortages. 44 Essential Selection The latest products available to installers and end users. Designer: Jon Appleton 01353 616114 | [email protected] Special feature: UPS & power management 28 Saved by servicing – How UPS maintenance can support business continuity Steve Spicer of Eaton presents the reasons that suggest UPS maintenance is an affordable way to protect business continuity. 32 Preparing for the cloud storm – choosing the right UPS Leo Craig of Riello highlights some of the key considerations when selecting a UPS for the cloud generation. 36 Practical steps to assure clean, uninterrupted power Mike Elms at Uninterruptible Power Supplies Ltd (UPSL) looks at the practical aspects of setting up a UPS. 41 UPS & power management round up Advertisement Manager: Francesca Brisk 01634 673163 | [email protected] Head of Production/Circulation: Sam Broad 01634 673163 | [email protected] Managing Director: David Kitchener 01634 673163 | [email protected] Publishing Director: Alan Goodes 01634 673163 | [email protected] Accounts: Emily O’Donnell 01634 673163 | [email protected] ABC membership approved, pending first audit. 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 A round up of the UPS & power management products available to installers and end users. Head office & Accounts: Suite 14, 6-8 Revenge Road, Lordswood, Kent ME5 8UD T: [phone] | F: [phone] Know How John Volanthen of Hub Network Services offers advice on navigating the network jungle. Editorial Office: Alexander House, 38 Forehill, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4AF T: [phone] | F: [phone] 03 Contents.indd 3 01/06/2016 10:19