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Cutting Edge LED Perimeter Security Lighting

Cutting Edge LED Perimeter Security Lighting

Perimeter security lighting is the first defense against theft, vandalism, and harm. Since most mayhem of this type happens in the dark, perimeter lighting should play a significant role in any organization’s security plans. However, until recently, fence line lighting was limited to the same legacy technology used to light roadways, parking lots, athletic fields, […]

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What is Energy Harvesting?

What is Energy Harvesting?

We live in electrifying times—and we mean that literally! We are reaping the benefits of the Third Industrial Revolution—the digital revolution that has been occurring since the middle of the last century. Our world is now positioned in the first stages of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, complete with Internet of Things (IoT) connected devices and […]

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High Power PoE: IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++)

High Power PoE: IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++)

There is a relatively new Power over Ethernet (PoE) standard, and it has several names: IEEE 802.3bt, 4 Pair PoE, PPOE, UPOE, PoE++. (For this article, we will refer to this technology as PoE++.) This newest standard was ratified by the Institute of Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in September 2018 and has enabled organizations to save […]

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Enterprise Networking Explained

Enterprise Networking Explained

An enterprise network is the foundation of any contemporary midsize to large organization. This complex infrastructure is difficult and expensive to build, maintain, manage, and secure—and is vital to smooth-running business operations. Therefore, it is crucial to know what an enterprise network is, what it consists of, and what it will look like in the […]

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What is Industrial Ethernet?

What is Industrial Ethernet?

Ethernet is a Local Area Network (LAN) technology that connects network devices (such as computers, printers, etc.) via Ethernet switches and routers. Industrial Ethernet is a further development of Ethernet and is a bit more complicated. This technology applies Ethernet abilities to automation and control systems used in industrial manufacturing. It has recently surpassed traditional […]

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Why is There a Chip Shortage?

Why is There a Chip Shortage?

In case you haven’t heard, we are in the midst of a global semiconductor shortage. The first monolithic integrated circuit (IC) chip was invented sixty-two years ago by Robert Noyle at Fairchild Semiconductor. This small electrical “gadget” has since become a critical component for everything from smartphones and computers to vehicles and appliances. What Is […]

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The Case for Smarter Cities

The Case for Smarter Cities

As city populations increase every year, they get crowded, and resources are stretched to their limits. Today’s cities must evolve to meet the needs of their residents. Here are some interesting statistics: In 2020, 56 percent of the global population lived in cities.¹ In the same year, 83.6 percent of North American countries’ populations lived […]

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What Is A PoE Injector?

What is a PoE Injector?

Power over Ethernet (PoE) delivers both power and data concurrently via twisted pair Ethernet cabling. This technology improves network agility and scalability in efficient and cost-effective ways. There are several types of PoE devices, for example, the PoE switch, PoE splitter, PoE injector, etc. This article focuses on the PoE injector: What is it? What […]

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