Table of ContentsContentsBefore you harness the power, make sure you understand its limitsOne of the latest rages in our industry is the concept of sending direct current (DC) down the wires of a twisted-pair data cable, and having that current power a networking device...
To the EDITORMohawk has been supporting an open-system solution for more than 10 years. We see this as one of our strengths, as well as a strength of the industry as a whole.
Ask DONNA"I have been cabling in hospitals for years. Now they are handing me an 'ICRA binder' full of 'new safety requirements' and telling me it is this way or the highway.
Fiber will lead cabling market's renewed growthAs I have reported over the past several years, the structured cabling system market, after growing at substantial double-digit annual growth in the 1990s...
General Cable to acquire Draka Comteq's copperGeneral Cable is acquiring the copper manufacturing portion of Draka Holding's Comteq business in North America.
Belden CDT continues rationalization plan following mergerThe newly-merged Belden CDT Inc. has taken further steps in its facilities rationalization plan. Steps include plant closings, layoffs, and reductions in expenditures.
Superior Modular Products celebrates 15th yearSuperior Modular Products (SMP; Cleveland, OH; www.superiormod.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Preformed Line Products, turns 15 this year.
Worldwide wireless market growing at 2.5% annuallyAccording to a new report from Business Communications Company www.bccresearch.com) entitled "Worldwide Wireless Infrastructure Expenditures"...
Report: Most cable-telephony lines circuit-switched, not VoIPIncreased use of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) by cable-television operators will help boost cable's presence in the telephone-service market, according to a recent report by In-Stat (www.instat.com).
NEW PRODUCTSA vertical finger duct cable management system comes in lengths of 35 and 78 inches, and in 33 and 45-inch duct sizes for routing and managing patch cord cables within the telecom closet.
DesignFive keys to successful PoE deploymentIf you were to put together a list of the hottest technologies in today's networking industry, WiFi (wireless networking) and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) would be near the top.
InstallationQuick-connect systems offer industrial flexibilityStandard-compliant prewired solutions provide conduit-free installation for industrial power distribution and motor control.
TechnologyFTTP/FTTH: Has promise become reality?Analysts say contractors will be needed for optical-fiber deployment this year and beyond.
SecurityProtecting against the power of lightningThe installer's emphasis on lightning protection is to protect against induced surges rather than direct strikes.
TestingTesting networks for Ethernet transmissionWith providers offering data services, ensuring throughput capability is a must.
Product UpdateGetting a handle on tool kit essentialsYour specific optical-fiber application and fiber connector preference will guide your purchasing decision.
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