Volume 9, Issue 12

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Enough, already!

Nov. 1, 2001
We ordinary technical people need simple, concise, inexpensive installation guidelines and procedures.
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Raised awareness of the need for backup plans

Nov. 1, 2001
September 11, 2001 was one of the United States of America's saddest days. My thoughts and prayers are with those lost, those who lost loved ones, and those around the world who...
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The best possible future-proofing may be OM3 fiber

Nov. 1, 2001
A new standard aims to support the networking protocol of 10-Gigabit Ethernet over optical-fiber cable
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When OSI-model layers collide

Nov. 1, 2001
Get used to boxmakers having something to say about what you're putting in for cabling
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New Products

Nov. 1, 2001
ICC's optical-fiber work area multimedia box is offered in single- and double-gang configurations, and is available in white, ivory, and gray

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Researchers say users will choose horizontal fiber after Cat 6

Nov. 1, 2001
Two market-research organizations, reporting on cabling markets in different parts of the world, concluded that end-user organizations will choose fiber-to-the-desk when their...
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Measuring for the high data-rate speed of multimode fiber

Nov. 1, 2001
New VCSEL procedure proves ideal for short wavelengths
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Companies vie to win interest in cable-installing robots

Nov. 1, 2001
Two robotics companies are trying to convince American cities that they can cheaply install cable in metropolitan areas without digging up city streets.
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Southwire vacates communications-cable business

Nov. 1, 2001
Southwire (www.southwire.com) is selling its communications-cable division, called Cyber Technologies, to General Cable Corp. (www.generalcable.com). The exchange is part of a...
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Premier Products

Nov. 1, 2001
Designed for one-person operation, Ideal Industries' PathFinder tester works with remote components, each with an electronic address that lets you map individual circuits and ...
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Tomorrow's installers have no choice but to stay smart

Nov. 1, 2001
With the industry in a slowdown, now may be the best time to get your skills up-to-speed