Now that we have the new 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) NFPA-70, the challenge for owners, designers, and installers is to figure out how to successfully apply this code in the field […]
A practical approach to implementing power delivery over structured cabling – Cabling Install
This article will provide a “rough guide” for an IT administrator who is implementing a Power over Ethernet (PoE), PoE+ and/or four-pair PoE++ power over an existing cabling plant, and some implied […]
TIA’s healthcare cabling standard undergoing revision – Cabling Install
In 2010 the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) published the ANSI/TIA-1179 Healthcare Infrastructure Standard. The standard was the culmination of years of work within the TIA’s TR-42 Engineering Committee that began in 2004 […]
Global Passive Optical Lan (POL) Market 2016 – Huawei, ZTE, Alcatel-Lucent, Zhone, Tellabs, Cisco
The recent report on Passive Optical LAN (POL) market offers insightful information about the present scenario of the market across the globe. The report, titled Passive Optical LAN (POL) points out the […]
Belden, Corning Optical Communications bury IP hatchet, will now collaborate on broadband connectivity technology
Belden and Corning Optical Communications have forged an agreement to collaborate on furthering solutions for global broadband connectivity technology deployments. In a joint press release, the companies said, “PPC Broadband Inc. (PPC), […]
3 MA Towns Get State Internet Funding – Broadband Technology Report
The Massachusetts towns of Alford, Otis and Warwick have been awarded grants totaling $1.9 million to finance the construction of high-speed Internet networks. The grant funding, approved by the board of directors […]
The factories of the past are turning into the data centers of the future
Data centers are taking over the factories where workers once processed checks, baked bread and printed Bibles. What will the rise of the information-based economy mean for American cities? Read the source […]
Softing’s WireXpert 4500 Category 8 tester achieves approval from Stewart Connector for Category 8.2/Class II certification
Softing IT Networks recently announced that it received approval from Stewart Connector for certification testing of all copper local area network (LAN) cabling products, including Category 8.2. “The Stewart Connector approval is […]
Report: Embedded OTDR/SFP transceivers to dominate for remote fiber testing, monitoring
ElectroniCast Consultants reports the market for OTDR devices of all types used in remote fiber testing and monitoring is forecasted to reach $230.6 million by the year 2021. Read the source article […]
OM5 Recognized by TIA and IEC. What Now? | Network Infrastructure Blog
Wideband multimode fiber (WBMMF), officially designated as OM5, is a recently released fiber medium that is now recognized within both the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards. OM5 […]
