Table of ContentsCrosstalk & FeedbackEditorialIdentifying and meeting your needsThe decisions, both everyday and long-term, that cabling-system end users must make are, in many cases, staggering.
PerspectivePaying the price for Category 6 installationsMore time, training, and testing are needed when installing Cat 6 cable. The question is, can you afford to pass along the cost even in the current economic climate? A recent CI&M survey indicates a resounding 'yes.'
Ask DonnaVoIP: Panacea or packet-buster?Remember, being able to do something does not mean something needs to be done.
ContentsDesignNo objections to Cat 6's appeal for this Boston law firmCabling performance and pathway issues were critical when occupying one of Beantown's newest buildings.
InstallationNevada Power throws switch to all-copperRather than light its dark fiber, a utility company finds a high-powered solution in Cat 5e/6.
StandardsCertifying high-speed fiber-based LANsEmerging specifications dictate new procedures for the task.
Products & ServicesIndustry SpotlightDraka Comteq consolidates, reaches out to specialty cable marketsDraka Comteq, in an effort to differentiate itself in the market, has consolidated its operation while simultaneously branching out of its structured cabling focus and dabbling in specialty cable markets.
Enterprise network decision-makers call for Category 6New research by Avaya Inc., (www.avaya.com), a provider of communications networks and services for businesses, shows that 82% of enterprise network decision-makers surveyed will specify Category 6 high-performance cabling in their next installation.
Product UpdateMedia converters adapting to the need for speedSophisticated features and management capabilities designed for the LAN and beyond.
New ProductsNew ProductsCat 6-compliant hybrid; Converter provides multiple network access; Ethernet jack for industrial installations ; MORE...
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