Table of ContentsCrosstalk & FeedbackEditorialDon't leave it on the tableWe've embarked on a mission that seeks to identify issues that specifically affect contractors
CrosstalkMaking a difference, one person at a timeIf the Division 17 initiative succeeds, low-voltage technologies will no longer be afterthoughts in the building construction process
Ask DonnaCan 'tiny TRs' prevent cabling from busting the budget?The following is a collection of excerpts from a message that I recently received from a colleague
PerspectiveAttributes of a generator-friendly UPSLoad transfer is an important factor that has been given little attention until recently
Products & ServicesPremier ProductsPremier ProductsFotec's DT500 series dual-source optical-fiber test kit lets you test both multimode and singlemode fibers at any wavelength, according to company claims
New ProductsNew ProductsKrone's Krone patch cord has silver-plated, oxygen-free 23-gauge copper conductors for signal strength at higher frequencies
Industry SpotlightEnd-user survey forecasts fiber dominanceCategory 5 copper cabling, with the help of Fast Ethernet, won the first fiber versus copper battle, but fiber is in a solid position to turn the tide, according to a survey by Cahners In-Stat Group (www.instat.com)
Panduit and Microtest announce allianceIn today's competitive structured cabling marketplace, sometimes companies choose to work together to get the job done
Siemon Co. launches residential cabling systemThe Siemon Co. (www.siemon.com) has launched the Siemon Home Cabling System. The company says the system lets homeowners enjoy digital video, high-speed Internet access, computer networking, home theater, and other technologies
TIA extends its global presenceOur intent is to establish a premier organization that will support the needs of carriers and manufacturers so the telecommunications industry can forge ahead," says Matthew Flanigan, president, TIA (www.tiaonline.org)
Product UpdateCoaxial cable: behind the videoThe transmission signal in video coaxial cable relies on the cable's structure and electrical properties
ContentsDesignFiber-to-the-desk: Is it finally coming?Several hurdles, and perhaps several more years, separate the promise and reality of standardized fiber-to-the-desk products
InstallationIn good company, from bidding to bandwidthA structured cabling contractor's practice and principles take Big Apple business and education to new heights
TechnologyCable trays bend for on-the-job retrofitsTwin-side rail systems are giving way to more flexible single-rail and center-rail designs
StandardsIt pays to find the right connector technologyImprove your fiber connector installation, productivity, yields, and costs to meet your labor budget.
SafetyThe right firestop products for easier installation and retrofitFinding the best technology for your specific voice and data cabling applications.
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