Networks Europe Sept-Oct 2017 | Page 3

CONTENTS 03 16 06 News 34 Testing times for the Networks Europe helps you to understand the art of the possible as the news desk highlights some of the stories currently catching their attention. data centre What problems are enterprises likely to face as they evolve their data centres? 36 Optimised connectivity 12 The Weakest Link Mitigating network failure outside the data centre fortress to ensure continued connectivity In an evolving industry with heavier data demands network performance is more important than ever 30 16 Unshackled connection 38 Faster service SD-WAN over bonded connectivity can provide a greatly improved Internet experience for all users Emerging markets need data centres fast, and the perfect is close solution to hand 42 Unlocking potential 20 Ready to go Unified hybrid cloud computing environments are becoming the preferred enterprise strategy Rapidly deployable pre-terminated cabling is enabling integrators to deliver projects faster than ever 38 44 Making IP 26 MPO trunks BICSI UK committee member Nigel Hedges dispels some of the assumptions held about plug & play multi-port optic trunks convergence work How to ensure your network infrastructure is ready as more devices are connected, controlled and powered over IP networks 30 Hot & cold aisle 49 Directory containment Rising energy costs, and the desire to optimise reliability and efficiency have focused minds on cooling in data centres 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 Group Sales Director: Lee Morris Advertising Sales Executive: Lloyd Vella Financial Controller: Samantha White 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