IEEE’s latest Power over Ethernet (PoE) standard, also known as PoE 2 or 802.3bt (and formerly known as PoE++), just turned 3 years old, but its application is still growing stronger than ever. Employers have been taking advantage of empty desks and upgrading IT infrastructure to future-proof workplaces with the hope that they will eventually return to full occupancy. The benefits of a smart office include energy savings, streamlined business operations, and, perhaps most importantly, increased workplace safety for employees.