Volume 14, Issue 1

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Volume 14, Issue 1

Demystifying PoE Plus: More safe power for 'killer apps'

Jan. 1, 2006

An enhanced IEEE 802.3af standard looks to provide the maximum practical power over an existing LAN infrastructure.

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Prysmian Cable seeks to establish ‘face’ in marketplace

Jan. 1, 2006

Prysmian Cable & Systems is off and running with its plans to create a new presence in the market.

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10-Gigabit Ethernet standard on track for mid-year publication

Jan. 1, 2006

Alien crosstalk remains key cabling consideration for 10GBase-T deployment.

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Get ready for ‘green’ initiatives from all corners

Jan. 1, 2006

An imminent hazardous substances directive affecting manufacturing, product performance, and economics could be just the tip of the iceberg.

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Media converters make a smart move

Jan. 1, 2006

Today’s intelligent converters do more than convert copper to fiber and back.

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A call for safe practices

Jan. 1, 2006

As we begin 2006, designers, installers, and users of structured cabling systems may face more challenges, and challenging questions, than at any time in the past.

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Tragedy sparks innovation in fire-rated barriers

Jan. 1, 2006

Rebuilding the Pentagon after 9/11 included thinking ‘square’ for firestopping sleeve technology.

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BICSI tracking system part of focus on continuing education

Jan. 1, 2006

BICSI’s test of a tracking system to document conference session attendance at this month’s Winter Conference in Orlando is part of an overall effort to reexamine the association...

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Unwiring a city: What does it mean?

Jan. 1, 2006

Municipalities must learn to maintain flexibility in wireless network layout.

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The nice thing about standards: So many from which to choose

Jan. 1, 2006

In my November 2003 column, I reported to you that the ISO/IEC TR 24704 Information Technology Customer Premises Cabling for Wireless Access Points was a work in progress.

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Are optical-fiber manufacturers ready for commodity market shift?

Jan. 1, 2006

By 2015, the optical fiber and cable business will most likely be a part of the commodity wire and cable industry.