Network cables are a vital part of any business but very few people realise their importance.
This is according to InfoWorld's Paul Venezia, who explained that wiring is "absolutely critical" to a network, despite the fact that very few people ever talk about it.
The skill among IT companies, he explained, is troubleshooting network cabling problems, which can prove difficult.
Mr Venezia recommended that, for those installing structured cabling, time should be taken to "pull out the old wiring".
"It's terrifying to pop open a ceiling tile only to find 30 years of nasty wiring all over the place," he said.
"I've done that in some buildings and found bundles of thicknet, Cat3, and coaxial that nobody could identify."
The wiring expert went on to highlight the importance of investment in proper cable management and sourcing a skilled wiring contractor.
One of the most widely used network cables is the Cat5, which can be used to carry a variety of signals.
Last Updated: 12/01/2010 12:02
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