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For more than 30 years, Cabling Installation & Maintenance has provided useful, practical information to professionals responsible for the specification, design, installation and management of structured cabling systems serving enterprise, data center and other environments. These professionals are challenged to stay informed of constantly evolving standards, system-design and installation approaches, product and system capabilities, technologies, as well as applications that rely on high-performance structured cabling systems. Our editors synthesize these complex issues into multiple information products. This portfolio of information products provides concrete detail that improves the efficiency of day-to-day operations, and equips cabling professionals with the perspective that enables strategic planning for networks’ optimum long-term performance.

Throughout our annual magazine, weekly email newsletters and 24/7/365 website, Cabling Installation & Maintenance digs into the essential topics our audience focuses on.

  • Design, Installation and Testing: We explain the bottom-up design of cabling systems, from case histories of actual projects to solutions for specific problems or aspects of the design process. We also look at specific installations using a case-history approach to highlight challenging problems, solutions and unique features. Additionally, we examine evolving test-and-measurement technologies and techniques designed to address the standards-governed and practical-use performance requirements of cabling systems.
  • Technology: We evaluate product innovations and technology trends as they impact a particular product class through interviews with manufacturers, installers and users, as well as contributed articles from subject-matter experts.
  • Data Center: Cabling Installation & Maintenance takes an in-depth look at design and installation workmanship issues as well as the unique technology being deployed specifically for data centers.
  • Physical Security: Focusing on the areas in which security and IT—and the infrastructure for both—interlock and overlap, we pay specific attention to Internet Protocol’s influence over the development of security applications.
  • Standards: Tracking the activities of North American and international standards-making organizations, we provide updates on specifications that are in-progress, looking forward to how they will affect cabling-system design and installation. We also produce articles explaining the practical aspects of designing and installing cabling systems in accordance with the specifications of established standards.

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How Small Businesses Can Score Big with AI Technology this Holiday Season

By: NewsUSA

(NewsUSA) - With the holiday season upon us and Small Business Saturday around the corner, many small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) want to utilize their time efficiently more than ever. Equipping your teams with the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled business technology solutions will allow them to efficiently tackle creative tasks and save time on administrative work so they can maximize time with the people who matter most.

AI continues to drive conversations and decisions for businesses of all sizes, with a recent study showing 68% of IT leaders across the globe saying AI will define business strategy by the end of 2024. Furthermore, research shows the global AI market size was valued at USD 136.55 billion in 2022 and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.3% from 2023 to 2030. This points to the rising influence of AI being viewed as the key to improving efficiencies and enhancing use cases across verticals.

AI can be a lifesaver for small businesses as it can help save time, improve workflows and power technology solutions to provide greater performance for a business’ needs. As the adoption of AI expands across industries, so does the need for high-performing and secure solutions.

The era of AI adoption

Now is the time for small businesses to invest in AI-enabled solutions as recent industry reports share that approximately 45% of small businesses are considering AI solutions to help allocate more time to core business operations. Another small business report indicated 91% of small businesses that use AI said it has helped make their business more successful and 60% said that AI saves time and promotes efficiency.

AI can benefit small businesses in several ways, including streamlining workflows, using AI-powered visual enhancements and noise cancellation features to keep meetings running smoothly and effectively. Incorporating AI-enabled hardware and software with intelligent cooling features and adaptive performance management can help tackle heavy workloads, enhance privacy and improve protection against cyber threats.

AI also promotes the creation of personalized services for customers as well as employees, and the implementation of data-driven insights to improve experiences inside and outside of the business. This allows businesses to stand apart from their competitors as they cater to their consumers' needs by providing them with personalized experiences.

Since small businesses may not have the budget to invest in multiple fail-safe business solutions, AI can save small businesses money by predicting and preventing device downtime through intelligent predictive analytics.

Taking advantage of AI-ready servers, cutting edge smart devices, and versatile hardware simplifies the adoption and use of AI by businesses and organizations of all sizes. Procurement and capital expense can be further managed by the adoption of as-a-service models that can include AI solutions to support public or private cloud AI models.  

How Lenovo is supporting SMBs with AI-enabled technology solutions

To help small businesses thrive, there are numerous business solutions available such as the latest Lenovo ThinkPad commercial laptops which offer AI-enabled features such as computer vision technology with enhanced video image quality and human presence detection, and self-healing BIOS for added protection. For businesses seeking immersive solutions, the ThinkReality XR solution helps users access deeper, captivating simulations, an ideal solution for remote job training or diagnostic services. In addition, SMBs can optimize AI-assisted functionality with devices within Lenovo’s ThinkBook line purpose-built for SMBs. They offer the latest collaboration technology with AI Meeting Manager, and include scalability and robust security features, such as a mechanical camera shutter and fingerprint-activated power button.

Ultimately, by learning how to harness the capabilities of AI to bring the most value to their business, small businesses can enable transformative intelligence across all industries.

Visit Lenovo.com for more information.

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