http://www.comms-express.com/news/structured-cabling/ en-gb Fri, 17 Aug 2012 8:00:04 BST Copyright: (C) Comms Express 2007 http://www.comms-express.com/images/logo.jpg http://www.comms-express.com/ RJ45 shielded catgeory 5e/6 connectors with internal or external ground.

Launching the new cable, the firm explained that it has been specifically designed to work on both category 5e and category 6 cables, solid or stranded.

In a statement to accompany the launch, Lee Sachs, the president and general manager Platinum Tools, explained that the upgrade combines “the advantages inherent to shielded products for an unparalleled solution”.

“By shielding the EZ-RJ45, additional electrical isolation means the cables are even less susceptible to electrical interference caused by nearby equipment or wires and, in response, are less likely to cause interference themselves,” he commented.

Furthermore, Mr Sachs explained that the new shielded product could be the remedy in cases when NEXT, FEXT and AXT applications are proving problematic.

Platinum Tools has confirmed that the new Cat5e/6 connectors have already started shipping to consumers in the US.

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The Swiss firm has deployed cabling for its client's Telal Al Alamein project - spending six months installing category 6 cables across more than 900 villas.

R&M was contracted to provide residents with excellent connectivity, allowing them to take advantage of super-fast broadband and high definition TV services.

Mohamed Salah, IT director of the Rooya Group, said the company prides itself on building strong trust-based relationships with its property owners.

"Providing residents with the latest and highest quality facilities plays a large role in building this level of trust," he stated.

Mr Salah said R&M is "one of the top vendors in the region", and is renowned for offering high-quality products.

He explained that the cabling specialist offers a 25-year systems warranty which gives its clients peace of mind in the long term security of their investments.

The high-quality twisted pair cables used for the project - which support Gigabyte Ethernet - were suggested by R&M as they met all present requirements while accommodating for future needs as well.

These cables - suitable for the transmission of voice, video and data - ensure maximum performance and connectivity throughout the network, R&M stated.

Mohamed Allam, sales manager for Egypt at R&M, said the company strives to deliver the high quality solutions its customers have come to expect.

"Right from studying the project during the design phase to selecting the right product and assisting the installation team through the implementation process, customer satisfaction is our prime aim," he stated.

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Writing for Macworld.com, Nick Broughall suggested that with digital demands increasing all the time, homeowners need to ensure they future-proof their work.

Using Cat 6 cables can help ensure home networks are equipped to cope with rising internet usage, he suggested.

Mr Broughall explained that there are a few types of cables used for Ethernet connectivity - of which category 6 cables are only one.

He noted that earlier cabling standards - such as category 5 - are "sufficient" for current Ethernet connectivity, but they may not be in a few years' time.

"All of them use four twisted pairs of cable to transmit data with a minimum of electromagnetic interference and crosstalk," Mr Broughall stated.

But he suggested that category 6 is the best option available at present for people building a wired network.

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According to Toughrack, the panels - which were first used in the early telephone exchanges - can be used to rapidly change paths of selected signals.

This helps build "very cost-effective" networks, the firm stated.

Toughrack explained that there is no extra expense with dedicated switching equipment so the money saved can be "substantial".

"Typically a shorter patch cable plugs into the front side of the panel and at the back holds a connection which is much longer and is a more permanent cable," it noted.

Toughrack said that when installing new cable lines into a computer network it is important to know whether the new lines are going to stay in the same data equipment cabinets or not.

If these are likely to be moved to a different cabinet at some time in the future this is something that needs to be considered at the outset, it claimed.

It is always necessary to think about the future when it comes to an IT infrastructure," the firm stated.

"Knowing these cables can be reconnected to another cabinet that's close by when a network needs to be reorganised, makes the whole process that much quicker, easier and cheaper to do," it added.

"Patch panels do just this because they allow cables to be very easily disconnected and then plugged into a similar or same patch panel in other cabinets."

This helps firms avoid the costly labour involved with punching down wires each time a new connection is needed on an upgrade of an IT system, Toughrack added.

"When using patch panels you have to think ahead and leave enough slack cable on incoming cables in order for the move to be cost effective," the firm explained.

Patch panels are often seen in recording studios, TV studios and concert halls to control connections to various pieces of equipment, including microphones and speakers.

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A wide variety of manufacturers have panels available on the UK market, helping to keep pricing competitive and affordable to companies of all sizes.

Companies can obtain quality panels to suit their choice of cabling, whether they have opted for Cat5e or Cat6 cables.

For businesses on a budget, value options include the 24 Way Value RJ45 Cat5e UTP and 48 Way Cat6 Value RJ45 UTP patch panels.

Businesses can also obtain cage nuts and bolts, and cable ties with their patch panels.

Other options include Keystone Jack, ADC Krone and HellermannTyton patch panels, while fibre options are also now available.

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Writing for Voice & Data, N Malini noted that the market managed to recoup its losses incurred during 2009 and 2010.

The sector witnessed double-digit growth, despite a slight slowdown during the final two quarters of last year, he noted.

Mr Malini suggested that some private sector investors are still wary about the wider economic picture, and as such are holding back on spending.

However, he claimed that data centre implementations have gathered "huge momentum", and this is helping to boost demand in 2012.

Earlier this year, Information Week reported that medical firm Omega Healthcare had contracted Leviton as its exclusive structured cabling provider.

The company was chosen following a test of a number of firms' networking solutions, it was revealed.

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The panels - which are used for purposes including telephone connections, video applications and data transfers - come in a variety of different forms.

Cat5e and Cat6 patch panels are available to businesses according to their individual cabling requirements, while fibre panels are also now available.

Data centre managers can also select from Keystone Jack, ADC Krone and HellermannTyton patch panels, and select from a range of accessories to aid installation and cable management in the cabinet.

These include cable tidy devices and recessed cable management panels, along with cable dump, brush strip and blanking panels.

"Patch panels are large panels that look similar to a switchboard," explained eHow's Laura Rupert Garcia.

"There are many cable connections; shorter cables are plugged into the front panel and longer cables are plugged in on the back panel."

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Writing for Voiceanddata.com, Scott Penno explained that businesses need to use the right type of network cables, installed to the correct standard.

For example, he said that if not all components of the system are of a particular category, then the system will not perform as required.

Mr Penno said that structured cabling using twisted pair cabling is available in a number of different grades.

Each of these different grades will support different bandwidths, he noted.

"As an example, Cat 5 cable will support Gigabit Ethernet but not 10 Gigabit Ethernet," Mr Penno stated.

The writer explained there are a number of choices which need to be made when building a network.

These include the type of physical infrastructure which should be used, the applications which need to be supported and the mix of wired and wireless which will be needed.

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According to Information Week, the company was chosen following a test of a number of firms' networking solutions.

Omega Healthcare said Leviton's brand recognition and popularity also played a role in its selection for the project.

The firm is now deploying its solutions across Omega sites.

The company's newest facility in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India, recently became the first to be equipped with Leviton structured cabling.

Kamalraj Chandrasekaran, associate vice president for technology at Omega Healthcare, noted that Leviton was "an exceptional vendor" throughout the project.

"They were able to deliver on time for a very tight deadline, and now that it's up and running, all of the connectivity has been 100 per cent reliable," he stated.

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The firm said its new Procyon family of cable solutions offer industry-leading performance, density, accessibility and cable management features designed for use in various applications.

Among the products unveiled by OCC include copper and fibre panels with integrated cable management systems, high-density fibre cassettes and cabinets.

Neil Wilkin, president and chief executive of the company, said it had a "long history" of pioneering innovation and offering industry-leading technologies.

He said the new Procyon solutions are an important part of OCC's product line expansion strategy.

"OCC appreciates the challenges faced by IT, structured cabling and data centre professionals," he noted.

"We have listened closely to installers and users to better understand what they want, what works and what doesn't work - and we have applied that feedback to develop Procyon."

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Writing for PC Authority, William Maher described home network wiring as "a minefield of rules and common errors".

One common mistake involves the deployment of Ethernet cables, he explained.

"This might come as a shock if you or a friend has setup Ethernet cabling at home – in many cases a licensed professional is actually supposed to do the job," he stated.

"Once you talk to a professional cabler you understand why. We've seen photos of cables running though power points, for example."

Mr Maher noted that bad cable terminations can mean slow speeds and dropouts.

Another common mistake is using Cat6 cables with Cat5 jacks, he added.

The expert said there is "a whole bunch of things" people can do to ruin their connection speed, or worse, put their life in danger.

So if in doubt, people may wish to consult an expert provider before constructing home networks.

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Sudlows has been awarded the framework contract for the job, which will see increased connectivity delivered to university buildings across Leeds.

The firm said it will deliver a flexible and resilient infrastructure that can support the ICT network across a dynamic learning environment, student services and accommodation.

Leeds Met's infrastructure consists of a combination of structured cabling and fibre cable systems, designed to ensure students and staff receive a fast and reliable bandwidth delivery.

In related news, Sudlows has also secured a contract to fit out The Manufacturing Technology Centre's new server room with data and networking equipment.

Andy Hirst, global projects director for the firm, said the new facility - to be designed by Sudlows - will be able to support an advanced level of research and data analysis.

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Tim and Holly Davies built their four-bedroom home after buying a plot of land from a neighbour on the edge of Sonning Common, reports the Henley Standard.

With Tim being an electrical contractor, the installation of top quality structured cabling was on the agenda from the start of the project.

The new house has been comprehensively wired with TV, FM, satellite and Cat6 cables, which provide a flexible infrastructure allowing any port to be connected to either telephone or data networks.

Wired network connections also support high definition multimedia streaming from either local servers or the internet, the news provider noted.

Each room has at least two Cat6 ports and all wall-mounted televisions have a pair of network ports allowing the simple connection of internet-enabled TVs.

Mr Davies said the new house - which is being put up for sale by the couple - had been designed with a family in mind.

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The solution was named 2012 product of the year for Structured Cabling Systems and Multimedia Cabling.

Each year, Electronic House names the best new technology, products and services for connected homes.

Winners for the awards are chosen by a group of industry leaders alongside the editors of Electronic House magazine and CE Pro magazine.

L-com first introduced its Category 5e and Cat 6 right-angle Ethernet cables last year, and they have proved particularly popular with consumers.

They feature a channelised pair guide which allows the sharp angle without damage to the twisted pair wires within the cable, ensuring that the cables pass Cat5e or Cat6 testing.

The cables are available in several colours and right-angle orientations.

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According to a new report from Bishop & Associates, released by The Market Publishers, fibre channel and InfiniBand continue to lag behind in second and third place.

However, the report predicts that InfiniBand will surpass fibre channel over the coming 12 months, due to its increasing penetration into the high performance computing sector.

The technology's adoption into low-latency applications like financial trading is also helping to encourage uptake, it has been reported.

But still, by 2015, it will only be about one-fifth the size of the Ethernet cables market, Bishop & Associates said.

Last week, Saar Gillai, chief technology officer at HP Networking, predicted increased demand for higher bandwidth networks during 2012.

Speaking to EnterpriseNetworkingPlanet, he said more companies will be looking to deploy 40GbE and 100GbE Ethernet solutions in the coming 12 months.

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According to Channel Insider, UC projects moved beyond the basics of VoIP, instant messaging and presence in 2011, as companies became more aware of the potential of such platforms.

The news provider said more firms adopted the advanced features US vendors have been working on in recent years.

"Video, mobility and collaboration were the real stars of the year, and projects including them are sure to continue into 2012 and beyond," Channel Insider stated.

Rich Costello, senior research analyst for unified communications and enterprise communications infrastructure at IDC, agreed with this take on the industry at present.

"Although the growth of unified communications was dampened by the shaky economy, the market for UC solutions has continued to grow," he stated.

Mr Costello said more businesses will look to take advantage of the technologies' robust features and the cost savings typically associated with UC - and this means greater demand for network equipment.

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According to Information Week, much of the value in the technology is about communication and collaboration between workers, and reducing time to market.

One firm, Sprint Nextel, claims to have saved an initial $12.85 million (£8.29 million) through the adoption of UC solutions.

Savings have come from reduced local exchange carrier circuit costs, avoiding the purchase of new PBX systems, and lower conference call costs and other expenses.

Joe Hamblin, senior manager of enterprise communications and collaboration at Sprint, said the firm had invested in modern network equipment to improve the user experience for its customers.

"We were no longer working in our offices like we used to," he stated.

"We found that people were trying to conduct their business from anywhere but the office."

He claimed that by using network tools to integrate UC, the firm may be able to save almost £15 million per year.

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According to Interconnection World, the design and installation of structured cabling systems for healthcare facilities helps form the bedrock of their success.

The news provider reported that cultural, regulatory and technological forces have made healthcare a leading-edge industry where IT is concerned.

Healthcare providers need access to the latest technologies in order to transfer files quickly, securely and effectively, it suggested.

And when deploying network cables, service providers need to understand the standards, technologies and best practices for building structured cabling systems that fully support healthcare-IT functions, Interconnection World added.

Last month, it was reported that an £11,000 structured cabling project had got underway at the new home The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida.

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Housing minister Grant Shapps has promised to end the UK's digital apartheid that prevents many social tenants from getting online.

Recent estimates suggests that half of all people living in council and housing association property in England do not have access to the internet.

Mr Shapps said that in many cases, this is preventing people from getting a job and accessing important savings.

"I'm calling on every social landlord to look long and hard at how they can help their tenants get online, from offering networks of public internet cafes to providing the technology to log on at home," he said.

Internet connectivity should be a necessity, not a luxury, Mr Shapps added.

He said government is committed to helping demolish the unacceptable digital divide that is blocking social mobility for millions of council tenants.

Fibre cables could be deployed to some residential properties, enabling tenants to take advantage of super-fast broadband speeds.

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Pilsen's J.K. Tyl theatre – one of the city's most important cultural landmarks – has received a new Innovason Eclipse GT digital mixing console and a sophisticated EtherSound digital audio network.

Some 870 metres of Cat 5 cable was used to hook up the new sound system, while the new AVM500-ES EtherSound network matrix was connected to the control room using 70 metres of fibre cable.

Writing for L&Si Online, Jim Evans said the result is a "completely flexible" network which enables high quality audio signal transfer from seven different locations.

"Sound technicians are able to move any of the Innovason SR-16 16-in/16-out stage boxes to any of the connection points to cater quickly and easily to the demands of any given production."

Tomas Ourednicek, managing director of Musicdata, which carried out the deployment, said it was the "most complex" EtherSound system the firm had ever installed.

"Working in an historical listed building like this beautiful theatre is never easy - in fact, it was very difficult indeed," he stated.

"Furthermore, the whole network is completely scalable and therefore ready for any future expansion."

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