While you can’t pay bills with them, the real currency of business is relationships. They open doors and lead to opportunities that can pay off. The two primary business relationship types are internal and external. Internal...

As technology continues to evolve, markets change, which gives platforms and infrastructure new opportunities for growth. According to a study, the market for power over ethernet (PoE) is positioned for growth as a network...

Power over Ethernet may finally be coming of age. This alternative way of delivering power using computer networking technology now accommodates 90 watts (W)/57 volts (V) to readily power lighting and lighting systems...

A while ago, I read that Category 6 cable was the theoretical limit of the speed data could be transmitted on copper wire and that fiber optics were the future of high speed. Well, that article must have been written by...

Wireless technology takes on a new meaning with the latest generation of lighting controls hitting the market. While the term “wireless” has generally referred to cable-free digital communication, it also describes how these...

I like to walk. Always have. It's low-impact, highly effective exercise that keeps you healthy and, if you keep your eyes open, helps you learn about what's happening in the world around you. Of course, I live in an area that...

The internet of things (IoT) is one of the most significant breakthroughs of the 21st century. Focusing on increased connectivity, streamlined communications and mobile hardware—which includes automated factory robots and...

Network and internet protocol (IP) products now support and leverage a host of formerly disparate systems and devices, providing more comprehensive risk assessment, detection and security. Networked security systems bring new...

Like many engineering disciplines, the fire protection world is built on tradition. And while tradition provides stability and uniformity, it also explains why the fire protection community has moved toward new technology...