Many security system integrators are installing network cable without following standard network cabling practice — so many, in fact, that it is not too uncommon to find kinked or stretched cables.

Let's face it. We've all been guilty at one time or another of ignoring the cabling backbone or infrastructure. But now, thanks to convergence and integration, that mindset is shifting. With ...

Choosing the right datacom cable for your next network installation can be a twisted mess if you don’t know what you’re doing. Facilities demand reliable high-speed, high-bandwidth transmission of ...

Amid all the interest in Cloud Computing, Big Data, the Internet of Things, and wireless connectivity in industrial applications, one thing is certain—cables are not disappearing any time soon. Though ...

When trying to provide the best user experience, you need a well-planned and installed cabling system to support Wi-Fi. An infrastructure design consideration that arguably frustrates users, and ...

In today’s fast-paced world, change is the only constant, and nowhere is this more evident than in the enterprise IT arena. The evolving nature of technology makes it mandatory for organizations to ...

Areinvigorated cabling industry was in evidence at the Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) 2006 Winter Conference, held at the Gaylord Resort and Conference Center in Orlando, ...

While the terminology sounds similar, when it comes to wire and cable design, “flexibility” and “flex life” could not be more different. While cable designers know the truth about the differences ...

UConn ITS is currently going through large overhaul on the current wi-fi technology in place, completely reworking the entire wireless network of campus. Large amounts of cable work needs to be done, ...