Electricians are aware of the danger of arc flash incidents. What you may not know is that there’s a way to sense arc flash and shut down the equipment extremely quickly using fiber optics. I had never heard about it until an...

COVID-19 has had a massive influence on physical security and the services systems integrators deliver, and the pandemic continues to serve as a prime a catalyst for new applications. More than a year and a half into the...

Electrical contractors should be more vigilant than ever before about Industry 4.0’s continued advancement. The face of the new job site is one where Industry 4.0, and a higher degree of automation, is likely to be...

Today, municipalities and businesses are testing and deploying a variety of systems that aim to locate vehicles and assets. For detecting people, the methods range from crowd control to tracking emergency responders. Assets...

In last month’s column, I discussed other uses for optical fiber beyond communications. I mentioned lighting, viewing and laser surgery. I also mentioned sensors, the topic I elaborate on this month. One thing all techs learn...

More cities are embracing digital technology to help them make better decisions, improve efficiency and save taxpayer dollars. In June, the City of Portland, Ore., adopted a "Priorities Framework" for its Smart City PDX...