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The company has been given Business magazine's Award of Excellence, recognizing the unique qualities of the products.

Available for cat5e and cat6 needs, the SpaceGAIN patch panels tilt down at a 45-degree angle, reducing strain relief and saving IT professionals valuable time and money.

Andrew Schmeltzer, Cabling Product Manager for Black Box, said: "We're proud that Cabling Business recognized these new panels with an Award of Excellence.

"This innovative design is really quite simple, but it significantly reduces cabling space problems, cable management, and costs in crowded cabinets."

With RJ45 connectors on one side and straight Krone/110 dual-IDC connectors on the other, the panels are available with either 24 or 48 ports.

A new patch panel was recently introduced by comCables that claims to have an "installer-friendly" design.

The Crescendo Patch Panel has a cord management attachment that can help keep installation neat and clean.

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The Crescendo Patch Panel Line is the latest product from the company, which claims that it has an "installer-friendly connector design".

The panel is available in 24 port configuration for cat5e cables and a 48 port option for cat6 cables.

Tom McAllister, director of manufacturing sales at comCables, said: "The Crescendo Patch Panel will dramatically improve electrical and internet data centre performance and will decrease the amount of time required for installation of this product."

Also included with the panel is a patch cord management attachment that ensures the installation is kept neat and clean.

Earlier this year, Siemon released an angled version of its Z Max Patch Panel, allowing users to save space in their data cabinet.

The product also incorporated the company's Quick-Snap design, saving valuable time during installation.

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The EZ-Snapjack provides a RJ45 solution for a variety of users, with instant fitting, living up to the name of the range and accompanying the EZ-RJ45 connectors.

Because of the snap fitting, installing the jack requires no punchdown tool, while the product can be used for new or old systems. A colour-coded wire guide also makes installation easy, ensuring accurate termination and connection.

David Peacock, general manager of Platinum Tools, said: "With a quick snap, and not a punchdown in sight, installers and electricians can terminate a cable or repair broken jack in seconds and provide a highly professional finish."

Platinum Tools' business is built around the aim of providing the best solutions for installation and hand-termination of wires and cables.

Its range includes products for networking as well as home entertainment. Beyond connectors, it also manufactures products needed for installation, including crimp tools and strippers.

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The rear-loading FTP unit has a fast and easy tool-less termination process that saves installation time and a zinc alloy shielded housing means that it has 360 degree coverage.

By having a closed jack housing, lacing caps can be capped onto the insulation displacement contacts, with the result that all four of the cable pairs can be terminated at the same time.

The product is compatible with all TechChoice plates and supports the T568A/B wiring scheme.

Based in Connecticut, Legrand manufactures Cat5e, 6 and 10 connectivity solutions in copper and fibre. It employs 33,000 people worldwide and invests between four and five per cent of its sales income back into research and development.

Last year the company, also known as Ortronics, created 'layer zero' solutions that sit under the existing structured cabling infrastructures, helping improve network equipment airflow and in turn keeping costs down.

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Offering users Trunking solutions for whatever their needs, the cables fit industry standard connectors and are highly customisable, promising easy handling.

The company claims that the reduced diameter of the wires also enables better routing between Data Cabinets, while a lower weight improves airflow within cabinets.

Coming in both shielded and unshielded varieties, the cables can be customised for different applications because of the range of pair-counts and wire gauges available. Non-halogen and outdoor versions are also available.

Earlier this month Windstream introduced the Dynamic Office SIP package, a trunking solution aimed at giving businesses high-speed voice and data communications at relatively little cost.

Windstream is seeking to take advantage of the need for business users to have access to high-speed online networking solutions over a single connection.

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Like the other products in the Z Max range, the newest version of the panel also has the company's Quick-Snap design, meaning Cat6 Cables can be quickly inserted or removed, saving valuable time, especially during installation.

The new panel is able to meet all 10GBASE-T and category 6A/class EA performance requirements and provides "aesthetically pleasing patch cord management".

Made with high-strength steel and with easy port identification through the high-visibility labelling system, the panel is available in both 48-port 1U and 24-port 1U versions.

Simeon has been producing Cat 5e and Cat 6 solutions since 1994, with a core product output of copper and fiber cabling systems.

The Connecticut-based firm recently introduced zero-patching technology that eliminates cable clutter and improves network equipment heat dissipation, aimed at users of Siemon's VersaPOD Data Centre Cabinet Solution.

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The firm, which specialises in control signal distribution devices and structured cabling, will put its MultiView range on display at the Integrated Systems Europe conference, which is being held between February 2nd-4th.

Magenta Research's Infinea M-HDX extension product and the company's Opto Matryx switch platform will be amongst the networking devices on display.

Infinea M-HDX is an extender that can be used for mission critical applications and the firm claims it offers reliable performance as well as value for money.

Meanwhile, Opto Matryx is a scalable digital switching platform which boasts HDMI input and output, fully redundant power, filtered cooling and a number of sophisticated control capabilities.

Magenta Research has a number of digital signal transmission products and its range covers transmission over Cat5, Cat6 and fibre optic leads.

Earlier this year, Key Digital introduced a cabling extender aimed at firms wanting to distribute high definition video signals.]]> http://www.comms-express.com/news/structured-cabling/magenta-research-to-showcase-hdmi-devices-cable-19505689/ 2009-12-10 14:00:00
The VE066 Mini-Cat5 DVI Extender allows users to increase the distance between a display and video source devices by as much as 20 metres.

ATEN International's device is compatible with both Cat5e and Cat6 leads and is suitable for use with switches and splitters.

Kevin Chen, president of ATEN International, said: "In the visual information era, it is becoming more and more important to be able to transfer signals over long distances with excellent image quality."

"Our latest VE066 extender in compact housing is a perfect solution both for home users and for small companies," he added.

Earlier this year, Key Digital introduced a new digital cabling extender, which is aimed at users wanting to transmit high-definition digital video signals.

The firm's new Fat Cat technology supports Cat7, Cat6 and Cat5 leads and offers transmission distances of between 45 and 85 metres.]]> http://www.comms-express.com/news/structured-cabling/aten-international-introduces-new-cat5-extender-cable-19498929/ 2009-12-07 18:00:00
The AV2000 MultiMedia Cabling System offers users robust and secure connections and the company claims it is suitable for a wide range of fixed and mobile networking installations.

Wireworks' new technology is the only system of its kind that uses a multi-pin connector to accommodate audio, video and high definition data over a standard Cat6 cable.

The firm claims that the single connector simplifies set up and eliminates the need to make individual connections.

"AV2000 provides the solution to the clutter and confusion associated with multiple connector panels through one simple, reliable interconnect," said Gerald Krulewicz, president of Wireworks.

He added: "Wireworks is proud to have the only proven product on the market that can achieve this customized solution."

Recently, Alcatel-Lucent proved that standard telephone cabling can be used for the transmission of high-definition data up to speeds of 70Mbps.]]> http://www.comms-express.com/news/structured-cabling/wireworks-unveils-multi-media-cabling-cable-19491756/ 2009-12-02 18:00:00 network equipment manufacturer Belden has installed more than a million metres of structured cabling at Sky Italia's headquarters in Milano Santa Giulia, it has been reported.

The Belden cabling technology will be used for high definition data transmission and was chosen for its proven performance and reliability, according to 4rvf.

Sky requires absolute signal integrity and no downtime at the new facility, which incorporates studios, broadcasting suites and administration offices, the news provider states.

Marco De Malde from Sony, which managed the network equipment installation, told 4rvf: "Thanks to their extensive international experience in major events and installations, we found that the Belden team was very well qualified to deliver practical solutions."

According to Sony, tests conducted on Belden's coaxial cables had excellent results, supporting high transmission frequencies and offering simple connectivity.

Belden recently expanded its Brilliance fibre optic lead range with the Maxibend Tactical Fibre Optic Cables.]]> http://www.comms-express.com/news/structured-cabling/belden-cable-for-sky-s-italian-headquarters-cable-19489208/ 2009-12-01 18:00:00
According to technology website Stuff, the new technology could be particularly effective in rural areas where laying fibre optic lead technology is often not cost effective.

Telecoms firm Alcatel-Lucent demonstrated the new technology, which exploits the standard twisted pair design of telephone cabling.

Demonstrating the new-found potential of standard copper cabling at its central Wellington exchange in New Zealand, Alcatel-Lucent streamed high definition video content to four televisions using just two 0.4-millimetre cables which were 630 metres long.

Alcatel-Lucent's chief technology officer Martin Sharrock told the news provider that the test was based on a "typical real-world scenario" as the average length of telephone systems' copper cabling is 630 metres.

Mr Sharrock added: "We feel it is possible to achieve 100Mbps with one bonded system."

Reichle & De-Massari recently launched a new Cat6a cable suitable for high-performance network applications, including data centres and data storage facilities.]]> http://www.comms-express.com/news/structured-cabling/copper-cabling-could-top-70mbps-19486600/ 2009-11-30 17:03:32 Network equipment manufacturer Atlona Technologies has expanded its HDMI wall plate offering.

The new AT-HD-SR extender is compatible with both Cat5 and Cat6 cables and allows firms to boost transmission distances for HDMI video data up to 100 feet.

According to the firm, the extenders are suitable for data stored in the 1080p format.

The Cat5 lead compatible extenders offer transmission distances of up to 80 feet, while the Cat6 version offers an extra 20 feet of data delivery distance.

Atlona Technologies AT-HD-SR device consists of a sender and receiver unit, both of which are passive, and requires no additional power.

"This new Atlona HDMI wall plate Extender is based on a unique technology which allows full support of HDMI 1.3 specifications including high resolutions up to 1080p and HD Audio Formats," the firm said.

Earlier this year, Netgear introduced a coaxial Ethernet adapter for those unable to access Wi-Fi internet connections.

The Moca Coaxial Ethernet Adapter Kit is compatible with cabling extenders.
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Peter Peacock, who is MSP for the Highlands and Islands, said that part of the £40 million set aside for technological developments north of the border should be used to boost connectivity in rural communities – particularly in Inverness.

He claimed that the extra funding would allow rural communities to benefit from the same internet connection speeds that city dwellers in Scotland enjoy.

Mr Peacock said: "It is not every day a minister gets a windfall of such a huge amount of cash and it is cash that can only be spent in rural areas, nowhere else."

Earlier this year, the i3 Group announced plans to install fibre optic cable network equipment in the Scottish town of Dundee.

The company said it was investing £30 million in the project and the development would be the largest home network of its kind in the country, connecting more than 70,000 houses.]]> http://www.comms-express.com/news/structured-cabling/rural-broadband-boost-demanded-by-msp-cable-19482026/ 2009-11-26 18:00:00
The 10Gbps Ethernet cable uses that Cat6a standard copper twisted pair technology and is suitable for a number of high-performance network solutions, including use in data centres.

Martin Reichle, CEO, R&M said: "ISO/IEC Class EA offers the highest performance available using RJ45 technology, which translates to higher operational reliability that minimizes errors.

"In addition, the life of the cabling infrastructure is also maximised."

Meanwhile, R&M's president for the Asia-Pacific region Laurent Amestoy said the company is performing well despite the ongoing global economic downturn and believes it is well positioned for a rapid recovery that will outstrip the market average.

In July of this year, R&M's Middle East and Africa managing director Jean Pierre Labry said that Cat6a cabling was the key to firms that need greater reliability during data transmission over their networks.]]> http://www.comms-express.com/news/structured-cabling/new-high-speed-cat6a-cable-from-swiss-firm-cable-19476522/ 2009-11-24 18:00:00
The HDMI Adopted Trademark and Logo Usage Guidelines aim to simplify the process of cable acquisition for both residential and business users.

All of the logos and guidance relates to the HDMI, high-definition data transmission standard.

The biggest changes are to the restrictions surrounding the version numbers of different cabling solutions.

According to the latest guidelines, businesses will no longer be allowed to use HDMI version numbers in labelling, packaging or promotional materials.

Firms have until January 1st 2010 to comply with the new guidance.

Also, HDMI cabling now comes in five varieties only. These are standard HDMI cable, standard HDMI cable with Ethernet, standard automotive HDMI cable, high-speed HDMI cable and high-speed HDMI cable with Ethernet.

Meanwhile, Electronics Weekly's Chris Miller claims that demand for DVI and HDMI is continuing to grow.]]> http://www.comms-express.com/news/structured-cabling/hdmi-labelling-standardised-cable-19471880/ 2009-11-20 18:00:00 Network equipment manufacture Siemon has introduced an innovative patching technology.

The company's zero-unit patching and cable management devices are aimed at users of Siemon's VersaPOD Data Centre Cabinet Solution.

An update to one of the firm's existing solutions means that data centres can benefit from zero-unit patching capabilities for end of row and stand-alone server racks and server cabinets.

Vertical zero-unit panels can be used to add an additional 16 units of mounting space to existing cabinets as well as reducing the burden of cable management for both copper and fibre optic leads.

The technology allows data centre operators to eliminate cable obstructions and improve network equipment heat dissipation.

Earlier this year, Siemon introduced a new range of RJ45 patch cords.

The company's Z-Max cabling solution offers users a smart plug and play design, but also allows transmission characteristics to be manually tuned.

"The Z-MAX cord's PCB-based design also enables its unique, high-performance Zero-Cross termination method," the company said.]]> http://www.comms-express.com/news/structured-cabling/siemon-introduces-new-patching-technology-patch-panels-19452161/ 2009-11-10 16:00:00 Network equipment manufacturer Sommer Cables has launched a brand new Cat7 lead.

The firm's Excelsior Classique 1 series has been dubbed "probably the fastest network RJ45 patch cable in the world".

Sommer Cables' latest addition to its RJ45 lead series is suitable for both digital video and audio. It can also cope with other ultrafast 10Gbps data demands and conforms with the Fast Ethernet protocols.

Commenting on the high standards employed at Sommer Cables' manufacturing facilities to L&Si Online, the company claimed: "For the cable confectioning process we use only single high-grade components of no-compromise quality.

"The mounted full-metal RJ45 Cat6a connectors have a special bushing for large cable cross sections which are indispensable for a 10Gbps transmission."

Recently, Analog Devices unveiled a new integrated circuit specifically designed to address problems of skew during video transmission down Cat7, Cat6 or Cat5 leads.

Meanwhile, the firm claims the new device consumes 50 per cent less power when compared with rival products.]]> http://www.comms-express.com/news/structured-cabling/sommer-cables-launches-cat7-lead-cable-19447782/ 2009-11-06 18:00:00 Ethernet cables, it has been claimed.

According to Investor's Business Daily writer Ken Spencer Brown, the technology, which in the past has been used for local area network connections, is the best way to achieve high speed home networking on a budget.

He said: "Just plug the Ethernet cable into your home router on the one side and, on the other side, into any device you want to connect to your home network."

Mr Brown said the major downside to using standard Ethernet cables was that they are often ugly and users will have to find a way of hiding the leads.

He suggested installing structured cabling in the walls of a property if the option is available to avoid the tangle of wires that can result from a home network.

Earlier this year, Netgear launched its Home Theatre Internet Connection Kit, which is part of the firm's award-winning network equipment range.]]> http://www.comms-express.com/news/structured-cabling/ethernet-cables-are-best-for-home-networking-cable-19431263/ 2009-10-28 18:00:00
The new device can clean signals sent down standard Cat7, Cat6 or Cat5 cables and is suitable for high-definition video transmissions.

According to the firm, its new AD8120 triple video delay line integrated device consumers 50 per cent less power than products produced by rival network equipment companies.

It has a bandwidth of 150MHz and comes with a built-in 50-nanosecond total delay.

"Skew, or arrival time mismatch, between video signals occurs during video transmission in unshielded twisted pair cables due to the different twist rates that are used for each pair," Analog Devices claimed in a statement.

Recently, copper and fibre optic lead manufacturer Brand Rex claimed that unshielded Cat6 cables are for more susceptible to electromagnetic interference than their shielded counterparts.

According to Brand Rex, the results of its Cat6 10BASE-T gigabit Ethernet tests came as a complete surprise to the firm.]]> http://www.comms-express.com/news/structured-cabling/analog-devices-addresses-cat6-cable-skew-cable-19429255/ 2009-10-27 18:00:00
The investment was made through the UMIP Premier Fund.

CableSense has developed a new structured cabling system that can be used to manage large-scale projects.

John Kelly, CableSense founder and technical director, told Crains Manchester Business: "MTI's investment provides a fantastic platform for CableSense to deliver its product to the market and prove its business model."

"Both MTI and UMIP have worked hard to help us put the corporate structure and commercial foundations behind this business, and with our technical approach I'm confident that we can fill a substantial gap we've identified in the market."

Earlier this year, CableSense received a £100,000 Proof of Principle grant from UMIP.

According to SearchDataCenter.com, cable management is a state of mind.

Greg Rottman, assistant director in the IT lab at the US Army Engineer Research and Development Centre, told the website that cabling contractors need discipline.]]> http://www.comms-express.com/news/structured-cabling/mti-invests-in-lancaster-cabling-firm-cable-19424556/ 2009-10-23 18:00:00