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ntelligent buildings bear that label for more than
one reason. On a literal level, the networked
connectivity between a building’s systems make
it possible for the enterprise within to automatically
regulate security, environmental conditions, lighting,
communications and other factors – helping maintain
a welcoming atmosphere conducive to the work
performed there.
These networks of systems have become more critical
to the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of an
enterprise’s operations. Using a broader definition,
intelligent buildings are also an effective means for
an enterprise to increase efficiency, reduce costs and
streamline operations. This is a ‘smart’ approach
to reducing operational expenses and facilitating a
flexible growth model.
So, what powers the connectivity of an intelligent
building in the early 21st century? It is an integrated
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communications infrastructure that supports wired
and wireless networks and applications.
CommScope has long been a leader in these enterprise
communication infrastructures all over the world and,
in the process of developing and receiving feedback,
we see three consistent needs emerging as enterprises
embrace the efficiencies of intelligent buildings:
1. The need for mobile connectivity within the
enterprise, as fewer employees are bound to
desks but need ubiquitous wireless coverage
2. The need to lay a future-ready infrastructure
foundation for the still-evolving, ever-growing
internet of things (IoT)
3. The need to converge many disparate or
proprietary networks onto a single, unified IP over
Ethernet physical network layer. n
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