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January 2, 2009 1:56 PM
Updated and reference material about the cabling standards that have been published and are under development within the Telecommunications ...

EPA asking data centers about liquid cooling, blanking panels July 2, 2009 4:15 PM by Patrick McLaughlin, Chief Editor July 2, 2009 -- Data center facilities that apply for the EnergyStar rating will also be asked ...	SED International to distribute Cables To Go connectivity products July 2, 2009 2:05 PM July 2, 2009 -- SED International Holdings has been signed by Cables To Go to serve as an authorized distributor of that company's ...
CopperGate cites 10M+ HomePNA chipsets shipped June 30, 2009 10:19 AM June 30, 2009 -- CopperGate Communications announced that it has shipped over 10 million HomePNA chipsets, used in digital devices ...	Prysmian, Draka begin merger talks June 29, 2009 3:02 PM June 29, 2009--In what some market analysts suggest is an attempt to unseat France's Nexans as the world's largest cable manufacturer, ...
TIA issues 'green' white papers June 23, 2009 1:58 PM June 23, 2009--To educate companies on increasingly stringent worldwide environmental regulations, the TIA has published a series ...	AFL Network Services selected for Peabody Hotels' Orlando network expansion June 23, 2009 10:22 AM June 23, 2009 -- AFL Network Services announced that it was selected to install network infrastructure as part of Peabody Hotel ...
Axis training classes earn BICSI, NBFAA credits June 22, 2009 8:21 AM June 22, 2009--Three of Axis Communications' network video courses have been accepted by BISCI for Continuing Education Credits ...	Corning debuts bend-insensitive solution for data center June 17, 2009 8:51 AM June 17, 2009--At BICSI Europe, June 22-24, Corning Inc. plans to unveil an optical fiber data center solution that it says addresses ...
Click here to enlarge Barriers to 10GBase-T coming down June 16, 2009 3:36 PM by Patrick McLaughlin, Chief Editor Component, switch maker promise lower cost and power-consumption levels, which should spur adoption.	Capitol Sales to distribute Cables To Go A/V products June 16, 2009 10:24 AM June 16, 2009 -- Cables To Go announced an agreement with Capitol Sales Company to be the distributor for Cables To Go products ...
CCCA elects new officers June 15, 2009 12:33 PM June 15, 2009--The Communications Cable and Connectivity Association (CCCA) has elected Kevin Ressler, Tyco Electronics Corp., ...	Phoenix NAP data center is launched June 15, 2009 9:52 AM June 15, 2009 -- Global Datacenter Trust, a private equity firm, announced the groundbreaking of a new data center, the Phoenix ...
Connectria adds private cloud computing services June 11, 2009 11:30 AM June 11, 2009 -- Connectria Corporation announced the addition of its Private Cloud Computing offering to its portfolio of managed services.	Axis, IBM team for intelligent networked video system June 11, 2009 8:05 AM June 11, 2009--Network cameras from business partner Axis Communications, and the Omnicast advanced IP-based video recording and ...
Ice Energy, Data Aire team on hybrid cooling system for green data centers June 9, 2009 2:54 PM June 9, 2009 -- The companies have completed compatibility testing of Ice Energy's Ice Bear distributed energy storage system with ...	Intransa video appliances incorporate Milestone XProtect IP software June 9, 2009 12:04 PM June 9, 2009 -- Intransa announced that its VideoAppliance video surveillance hardware is now shipping pre-loaded with Milestone ...
Connecticut's Quinnipiac University deploys 3Com's H3C networking platform June 9, 2009 10:37 AM June 9, 2009 -- 3Com announced that Quinnipiac University (Hamden, CT) will deploy the company's H3C core-to-edge enterprise data ...	Server Technology, Minicom pair on data center remote power management June 9, 2009 10:15 AM June 9, 2009 -- Server Technology announced the integration of its Sentry Cabinet PDU Switched product family with Minicom's AccessIT ...
Data center power distribution system integrates with remote access June 9, 2009 8:50 AM June 9, 2009--Server Technology's Sentry Cabinet Power Distribution Unit (PDU) switched product family is now integrated with Minicom's ...	BICSI appoints director of standards June 8, 2009 8:14 AM June 8, 2009--Jeff Silveria, most recently of SEMI (Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International), has been appointed new ...
Fiber-optic USB cable under development June 5, 2009 9:31 AM June 5, 2009 -- VI Systems, a provider of optical components for data communications, will participate in the Eurostars "Optical ...	CommScope plant earns ISO environmental certification June 3, 2009 12:05 PM June 3, 2009--CommScope's Claremont, NC facility is the 14th in the company's global manufacturing network to achieve ISO 14001 ...
Ethernet Alliance completes data center plugfest June 1, 2009 8:28 AM June 1, 2009--The Ethernet Alliance has summarized results of the Ethernet in the Data Center subcommittee interoperability plugfest ...	Click here to enlarge Vicon names New England territory manager May 29, 2009 8:37 AM May 29, 2009--IP video surveillance and access control systems solutions provider Vicon Industries Inc. has appointed Robert Wood ...
New test period for Wireless Certification Program May 29, 2009 8:23 AM May 29, 2009--October 12-31 will be the next test period for the IEEE Wireless Communication Engineering Technologies (IEEE WCET) ...	HDMI 1.4 spec detailed May 28, 2009 1:48 PM May 28, 2009 -- According to HDMI Licensing, LLC, enhancements to the specification include networking, audio return channel, 3D ...
Omni Hotels selects AFL for wireless integration May 28, 2009 12:58 PM May 28, 2009--AFL Network Services has been selected for the wireless integration of the Omni Hotels. The integration began with ...	Chatsworth acquires Epicenter May 27, 2009 9:20 AM May 27, 2009--Chatsworth Products, Inc. (CPI), a global manufacturer of products and service solutions that store and secure IT ...
BelAir, AFL Networks deploy Wi-Fi for Omni Hotels May 26, 2009 9:59 AM May 26, 2009 -- BelAir Networks announced that it was selected for Wi-Fi deployments by Omni Hotels, commencing in 2009. AFL Network ...	Fujitsu blade server system employs Mellanox 40-Gbit/sec InfiniBand platform May 26, 2009 9:18 AM May 26, 2009 -- Mellanox Technologies announced that its 40Gb/s InfiniBand ConnectX mezzanine adapter cards and InfiniScale IV-based ...
TIA forecasts short-term loss, recovery by 2010 May 21, 2009 2:06 PM May 21, 2009--For the first time in its 23 years of forecasting for the information and communications technology (ICT) industry, ...	3Tera facilitates cloud computing adoption May 21, 2009 10:25 AM May 21, 2009 -- At InterOp 2009, 3Tera, a provider of cloud computing technology and utility computing services, announced the introduction ...
Arizona's i/o Data Centers taps Qwest as carrier partner May 21, 2009 9:29 AM May 21, 2009 -- i/o Data Centers announced that it has selected Qwest Communications as one of its Internet carrier providers for ...	Wi-Fi Alliance expands certification May 20, 2009 12:27 PM May 20, 2009 -- The Wi-Fi Alliance has updated its certification program, expanding its Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) enterprise ...
Analyst reports confirm InfiniBand growth May 20, 2009 10:47 AM May 20, 2009 -- At Interop Las Vegas 2009, the InfiniBand Trade Association (IBTA) released results from three analyst reports, ...	ADC fiber platforms tapped for USDA rural development program May 19, 2009 9:14 AM May 19, 2009 -- ADC's FiberGuide optical raceway system and OMX600 optical distribution frame (ODF) have been accepted by the USDA ...
IEEE working group completes first draft version of BPL standard May 18, 2009 9:51 AM May 18, 2009 -- The IEEE Standards Association announced that the IEEE P1901 working group, in its March meeting, completed a preliminary ...	Comtrol awarded GSA schedule contract May 18, 2009 9:10 AM May 18, 2009 -- Comtrol Corp. announced that the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded the company with contract ...
Freescale, Flextronics pair on 'high-end' enterprise WLAN platform May 15, 2009 1:09 PM May 15, 2009 -- Freescale's MPC8377E PowerQUICC II Pro device powers the companies' joint IEEE 802.11n access point reference design.	Xirrus achieves ISO 9001:2008 certification May 15, 2009 11:24 AM May 15, 2009 -- Wi-Fi networking vendor Xirrus, Inc. announced that it has achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification requirements. The ...
3Com to modernize Malaysia's civil service network May 15, 2009 10:08 AM May 15, 2009 -- 3Com announced that it has won a tender to supply the Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning ...	Spearman repeats as Installer Of the Year May 14, 2009 10:32 AM May 14, 2009--For the second year in a row, Jessie Spearman of Vision Technologies (Glen Burnie, MD) was named winner of BICSI's ...
APC wins Uptime Institute's "Green Enterprise IT' award May 14, 2009 10:26 AM May 14, 2009 -- APC by Schneider Electric announced that it was selected as a winner in the Energy Efficient Products category of ...	Poe named vice president at Robert Amey Company May 14, 2009 10:23 AM May 14, 2009--The Robert A. Amey Company, which markets electrical and data/communications products for the construction, OEM and ...
Oregon infrastructure provider named to top business list May 14, 2009 10:11 AM May 14, 2009--Technocom, Inc., a Wilsonville, OR provider of infrastructure technology and services, has again been named to the ...	CommScope Enterprise Solutions unveils executive briefing center May 14, 2009 9:35 AM May 14, 2009 -- Network infrastructure provider CommScope Enterprise Solutions has opened its new executive briefing center (EBC) ...
Minnesota telecom firm taps ADC for FTTH May 13, 2009 1:31 PM May 13, 2009 -- Arvig Communication Systems (ACS), a full-service telecommunications firm based in Perham, Minnesota, has selected ...	Portugal Telecom turns to Corning for fiber optic networks May 8, 2009 10:53 AM May 8, 2009 -- Portugal Telecom and Corning Inc. announced an agreement to work together to develop, test, and implement Gigabit ...
Adtran adds Synnex as distribution partner May 8, 2009 8:58 AM May 8, 2009 -- Under terms of an agreement, Synnex will offer its more than 15,000 resellers Adtran's complete line of enterprise ...	UTOPIA connects 100-Mbps FTTP Internet service May 8, 2009 8:38 AM May 8, 2009 -- The Utah Telecommunications Open Infrastructure Agency (UTOPIA), Utah's municipal fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) network, ...
Light Brigade offers 2-day fiber-optics fundamentals course May 7, 2009 1:31 PM May 7, 2009--The Light Brigade is offering a new two-day technical training course, Fundamentals of Fiber Optics. This entry-level ...	BICSI releases new edition of Electronic Safety and Security Design May 7, 2009 1:18 PM May 7, 2009--BICSI has published the second edition of the Electronic Safety and Security Design Reference Manual (ESSDRM). The ...
Targeting data centers, Quellan, Foxconn pair on active interconnects May 7, 2009 10:25 AM May 7, 2009 -- The companies say the partnership will provide thinner, higher performance, environmentally friendly interconnects ...	Ohio's SCG Services mounts green data center expansion May 6, 2009 12:45 PM May 7, 2009 -- SCG Services LLC, a Tier 4 carrier-neutral "green" data center, announced that it will be adding 27,000 square feet ...
Emerson Network Power names VP of Liebert Professional Services May 5, 2009 3:48 PM May 5, 2009 -- Emerson Network Power announced that it has appointed David Saliaris as vice president of professional services for ...	Tyco Electronics joins Cisco Technology Developer Program May 5, 2009 3:08 PM May 5, 2009 -- The company's AMP Netconnect business unit's MRJ21 system also successfully completed interoperability tests with ...
Berk-Tek says LANmark cables verified beyond standards May 5, 2009 10:03 AM May 5, 2009--Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company, is providing customers independent ETL Verification of LANmark cable performance, which ...	Ixia's HSE load module transmits and receives full-line-rate 100G Ethernet traffic May 5, 2009 9:51 AM May 5, 2009 -- Ixia, a provider of IP performance test systems, says in "an industry first," its high-speed Ethernet (HSE) IEEE ...
Meru, Transbeam outfit NYC's Radio City Music Hall with 802.11n WLAN for 2009 NFL Draft May 4, 2009 8:38 AM May 4, 2009 -- Attendees at the 2009 National Football League Draft on April 25-26 were able to access the Internet, transmit news ...	Panduit unveils data center infrastructure at Cisco 'live events' April 30, 2009 10:32 AM April 30, 2009 -- Panduit Corp. announced its participation as a platinum sponsor of Cisco's Data Center of the Future (DCoF) program, ...
AFL acquires Draka's optical ground wire business April 30, 2009 10:06 AM April 30, 2009--AFL Telecommunications has signed an agreement to purchase Draka's Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) business based in ...	EPA expects Energy Star rating for data centers next year April 29, 2009 9:11 AM April 29, 2009 -- The Environmental Protection Agency's manager of Energy Star for commercial buildings says the agency will use ...
Custom Cable announces new leadership April 28, 2009 1:56 PM April 28, 2009 -- Private equity firm HWI Partners, LLC has acquired Custom Cable Industries, Inc. (Tampa, FL), a cable and wire ...	Silicon Valley's Fortune Data Centers commences green ops April 28, 2009 11:11 AM April 28, 2009 -- The provider of wholesale data center space for corporate customers reports that it achieves top energy-efficiency ...
MicroCare earns ISO certification April 28, 2009 9:24 AM April 28, 2009--MicroCare Corp., developer of FiberCare cleaners for fiber-optics, has been certified to the ISO 9001:2008 quality ...	700 Axis security cameras deployed by Texas school district April 28, 2009 9:06 AM April 28, 2009--Network cameras from Axis Communications are being used by the Deer Park Independent School District in Texas to ...
TIA unveils industrial infrastructure standard April 24, 2009 12:41 PM April 24, 2009--The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) has released TIA-1005 Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard ...	Citi achieves LEED Platinum data center accreditation April 24, 2009 11:50 AM April 24, 2009 -- Citi announced that its newly completed Citi Data Centre in Frankfurt has earned the coveted Leadership in Energy ...
Hospital IT services firm PHNS relocates data center for Valley Baptist Health System of Texas April 24, 2009 10:33 AM April 24, 2009 -- PHNS, a provider of IT services for hospitals, announced that Valley Baptist Health System, a hospital system ...	EXFO expands IPv6 test capabilities April 24, 2009 8:34 AM April 24, 2009 -- The test and service assurance company has implemented extended IPv6 testing capability option across its complete ...
VMware unveils cloud-based virtualization O/S April 23, 2009 9:57 AM April 23, 2009 -- VMware has introduced its VMware vSphere 4 operating system, designed to bring cloud computing to enterprises.	Mazda Motor Europe inks data center infrastructure outsourcing agreement with HP's EDS April 22, 2009 12:11 PM April 22, 2009 -- EDS, an HP company, announced a five-year technology infrastructure outsourcing contract with Mazda Motor Europe ...
APC names Lee Technologies exclusive data center partner for Mid-Atlantic region April 22, 2009 11:47 AM April 22, 2009 -- Lee Technologies, a provider of mission-critical infrastructure solutions that enable commercial enterprises and ...	Trapeze awarded patents for NonStop wireless technologies April 22, 2009 8:51 AM April 22, 2009--The United States Patent Office has awarded Trapeze Networks two wireless networking patents designed to enhance ...
Liberty Wire & Cable implements 'Cherry-Picking' order initiative April 21, 2009 8:23 AM April 21, 2009 -- Liberty Wire & Cable, a supplier of wire and cable products for the audio/video trade, has introduced its "recession-fighting" ...	Web seminar addresses 40-, 100-GbE optic cabling April 20, 2009 11:02 AM April 20, 2009 -- Hosted by Cabling Installation & Maintenance, the seminar will include presentations from ADC, Corning ...
TIA FOLS offering Web seminar on standards April 20, 2009 9:35 AM April 20, 2009 -- TR-42 Chair Herb Congdon will present; attendees can earn 1 Continuing Education Credit from BICSI.	Belden announces departure of EMEA president April 17, 2009 3:22 PM April 17, 2009 -- Belden announced that Wolfgang Babel, President of Belden Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), will be leaving ...
Sun Blade modular systems incorporate Mellanox 40-Gb/s InfiniBand products April 17, 2009 10:30 AM April 17, 2009 -- Mellanox Technologies announced that Sun Microsystems has selected the Mellanox 40Gb/s InfiniBand ConnectX adapters ...	MaxCell innerduct approved for USDA rural development April 16, 2009 2:39 PM April 16, 2009--MaxCell, a flexible, multi-celled, fabric innerduct system designed specifically for the network construction industry, ...
BICSI, CSI sign honorary agreement April 16, 2009 8:55 AM April 16, 2009--BICSI, the association supporting the information transport systems (ITS) industry with information, education and ...	InfiniBand IBTA announces 15th Plugfest April 15, 2009 8:51 AM April 15, 2009 -- To take place April 20-24, in the University of New Hampshire's Interoperability Lab, the event will include testing ...
StarPound Technologies leverages Amazon EC2 cloud computing platform April 14, 2009 1:40 PM April 14, 2009 -- StarPound Technologies announced deployment of its StarPound CORE open-source platform in the Amazon Elastic Compute ...	Ambient, Bel Fuse ally over Smart Grid April 14, 2009 11:54 AM April 14, 2009 -- Bel Fuse Inc. and Ambient Corporation have entered a master supply and alliance agreement to enable the development ...
Ethernet Alliance to host Data Center Bridging and Backplane Ethernet plugfests April 9, 2009 3:08 PM April 9, 2009 -- The Ethernet Alliance Ethernet in the Data Center and Backplane Ethernet subcommittees will host interoperability ...	Google to share data center efficiency details at Uptime Institute's Green IT Symposium April 8, 2009 2:46 PM April 8, 2009 -- The Uptime Institute has announced the addition of several new program features to its upcoming annual Research ...
Click here to enlarge AFL nets sales agreement for Data Center in a Row April 8, 2009 1:49 PM April 8, 2009--AFL Network Services, Enterprise Division has entered an agreement with Modular Integrated Solutions, Inc. (MIS) ...	Liberty Wire & Cable opens Hawaii warehouse April 8, 2009 11:07 AM April 8, 2009--Liberty Wire & Cable, supplier of wire and cable products for the audio/video trade, has opened a new warehouse facility ...
Targeting FTTP, Clearfield intros 'PON in a PED' April 6, 2009 10:36 AM April 6, 2009 -- Clearfield Inc. has introduced its FieldSmart Fiber Delivery Point (FDP) "PON in a PED" series for FTTP applications.	ECCB taps into TIA environmental tracking service April 6, 2009 9:59 AM April 6, 2009--The Electronics Components Certification Board (ECCB) will use EIATRACK, the Telecommunications Industry Association's ...
Diary of a twit April 4, 2009 7:00 AM April 4, 2009 -- Our chief editor is Tweeting. No one is safe.	UL issues counterfeit-cable alert April 3, 2009 1:13 PM April 3, 2009 -- According to the notice posted on UL's Web site, a box of counterfeit Systimax GigaSpeed Category 6 has hit the market.
BICSI publishes first ANSI-accredited standard April 3, 2009 11:32 AM April 3, 2009--BICSI has approved publication of ANSI/BICSI-001-2009--Information Transport Systems Design Standard for K-12 Educational ...	Tyco Electronics is PA tech company of the year April 3, 2009 9:29 AM April 3, 2009--Tyco Electronics has received TECHQuest Pennsylvania's Technology Company of the Year award in recognition of its ...
BEAR Data Systems offers power company rebates for data center virtualization April 1, 2009 2:13 PM April 1, 2009 -- The Cisco partner reports that its expertise allows customers to reduce power and cooling consumption, cutting ...	Daetwyler Cables strengthens engineering expertise April 1, 2009 12:42 PM April 1, 2009 -- The Daetwyler Group announced that it is reinforcing its cables division by acquiring the engineering business ...
Intransa adds distribution through Anixter March 31, 2009 1:20 PM March 31, 2009 -- At ISC West, Intransa, a provider of video data management and retention platforms for physical security, announced ...	ipConfigure begins 50,000-camera IP surveillance upgrade March 30, 2009 8:19 AM March 30, 2009--IP video surveillance software company ipConfigure, is providing an upgraded system for U.S. Government facilities, ...
General Cable's Kenny receives WCMA career award March 27, 2009 6:26 AM March 27, 2009--The Wire & Cable Manufacturers' Alliance (WCMA) has named Bob Kenny, vice president and general manager/datacom ...	Hitachi, Opnext develop 100-GbE receiver March 26, 2009 10:03 AM March 26, 2009 -- The companies have jointly developed a highly sensitive high-speed 25-Gbps receiver for the 100-Gigabit Ethernet ...
The LIGHTWAVE Blog reports on OFC/NFOEC 2009 March 25, 2009 9:24 AM March 25, 2009 -- Stephen Hardy, chief editor and associate publisher of Cabling Installation & Maintenance's sister publication, ...	Anixter's seminar series coming to a theater near you March 25, 2009 7:21 AM March 25, 2009 -- The movie-format series will include speakers from IBM, IEEE, and the TIA as well as a mini trade show.
NetLogic to demo 100-GbE PHY IC March 24, 2009 9:41 AM March 24, 2009 -- NetLogic Microsystems Inc., a developer of knowledge-based processors and high-speed integrated circuits (ICs), ...	Communications Specialties consolidates fiber-optic lines March 19, 2009 9:09 AM March 29, 2009--Communications Specialties, Inc. (CSI) is consolidating its two fiber-optic product lines, Fiberlink and Pure Digital ...
SAS to build $70M cloud computing facility March 19, 2009 8:44 AM March 19, 2009 -- The provider of business analytics software and services is building a 38,000-sq. ft. cloud computing facility ...	OFS commercially debuts EZ-Bend cables, assemblies March 19, 2009 7:26 AM March 19, 2009 -- OFS has announced the commercial release of its EZ-Bend cables following successful field trials with multiple ...
Tech Data to distribute Pelco video surveillance platforms March 18, 2009 10:50 AM March 18, 2009 Through its Physical Security Specialized Business Unit (SBU), IT products distributor Tech Data Corporation has ...	Mellanox appoints John Monson as VP of marketing March 17, 2009 10:02 AM March 17, 2009 -- Mellanox Technologies, a supplier of end-to-end connectivity platforms for data center servers and storage, announced ...
BICSI offering new information transport credential March 17, 2009 7:29 AM March 17, 2009--Information transport system association BICSI is offering a new credential--Registered Information Transport Professional ...	L-com donates cable to tech school March 16, 2009 1:58 PM March 16, 2009--L-com Global Connectivity has donated approximately $15,000 worth of Category 5e modular cable to the Ben Franklin ...
CSG Systems taps Wipro Infocrossing for data center services March 16, 2009 8:47 AM March 16, 2009 -- Under a five-year agreement, Wipro Infocrossing will provide the data center computing environment for the delivery ...	Librato channel partner program targets increased utilization of data center resources March 13, 2009 10:08 AM March 13, 2009 -- Librato, Inc., a provider of software designed to increase the utilization of data center resources, has announced ...
HomeGrid adds new members; Best Buy joins BoD March 13, 2009 9:56 AM March 13, 2009 -- HomeGrid Forum announced new members including: the consumer retailer Best Buy Co., Inc.: the Laboratoire des ...	QualityTech opens Silicon Valley data center March 12, 2009 2:22 PM March 12, 2009 -- Quality Technology Services (QualityTech), a privately-held provider of data center facilities and managed services, ...
Digi-Key, Tensility International form global distribution deal March 12, 2009 2:06 PM March 12, 2009 -- Electronic components distributor Digi-Key and Tensility International Corp. have signed an agreement for the ...	3M Canada inks distribution agreement with Minnesota's Clearfield March 12, 2009 1:59 PM March 12, 2009 -- 3M Canada announced the signing of a Canadian exclusive distribution agreement with Clearfield, Inc. (Plymouth, ...
MultiDyne adds senior staff engineer March 12, 2009 11:16 AM March 12, 2009--MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems, a provider of fiber-optic equipment for the transport of video and audio ...	Fluke Networks names Toyo Corp. as exclusive Japanese sales channel partner March 11, 2009 2:08 PM March 11, 2009 -- Fluke Networks has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Toyo Corporation, a technology distributor ...
TIA releases 568-C.0, C.1 standards March 11, 2009 1:23 PM March 11, 2009--The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) has released two cabling standards: the new TIA-568-C.0 Generic ...	Air-blown fiber system aids National Library of Medicine March 10, 2009 10:02 AM March 10, 2009--Sumitomo Electric Lightwave has deployed its FutureFLEX Air-Blown Fiber system at the National Library of Medicine ...
Report sees server virtualization, cloud computing taking hold March 9, 2009 9:53 AM March 9, 2009 -- A majority of companies have adopted server virtualization, and a small but growing number of firms are piloting ...	Dell moves on data center infrastructure; intros products, announces partnership targeting energy efficiency, peak performance March 9, 2009 9:14 AM March 9, 2009 -- Dell says its new PowerEdge rack enclosures are designed to help simplify and manage the data center environment ...
Click here to enlarge Scottish Utility deploys IP security system March 8, 2009 8:00 AM March 8, 2009 -- Pointer Limited installed IndigoVision's Control Center system across four existing sites and a new central control ...	Click here to enlarge Daikin promotes Stanitis March 7, 2009 8:00 AM March 7, 2009 -- The 25-year veteran of the fluoropolymer industry has worked for Daikin America's wire and cable group since 2004.
Insight's data replication service leverages Internap's network and data center colocation services March 5, 2009 2:48 PM March 5, 2009 -- Insight Investments Corp. announced that its Insight Recall Division will deliver data replication and data recovery ...	NetApp boosts MetroCluster data center virtualization platform March 5, 2009 10:05 AM March 5, 2009 -- NetApp has announced new functionalities for its NetApp MetroCluster platform that offer customers continuous data ...
Citrix boosts virtual data center platform March 4, 2009 9:18 AM March 4, 2009 -- Citrix Systems has introduced its Citrix Essentials for XenServer and Hyper-V product line, which adds advanced ...	Law firm Nixon Peabody unifies data center with joint Cisco, NetApp Ethernet platform March 3, 2009 1:49 PM March 3, 2009 -- Nixon Peabody LLP has improved its virtualization infrastructure, enhanced its disaster recovery capabilities, ...
Alabama co-op deploys FTTH with Draka cable March 2, 2009 8:49 AM March 2, 2009 -- Draka Communications and New Hope Telephone Cooperative (NHTC) of Huntsville, Alabama have jointly announced the ...	IDC to hold 2nd annual 'Green IT Forum' March 2, 2009 8:17 AM March 2, 2009 -- IDC announced plans for its second annual "IDC Green IT Forum: The Role of IT in Corporate Sustainability." The ...
Aviva, EDS ink $1B UK data center services agreement March 2, 2009 7:58 AM March 2, 2009 -- EDS, an HP company, and insurance company Aviva plc announced a 10-year, $1 billion data center services contract ...	Bonneville Power selects Onset's Web-based energy monitoring system February 24, 2009 12:57 PM February 24, 2009 -- The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), a non-profit federal agency under the U.S. Department of Energy ...
DataSynapse moves on data center cloud computing February 24, 2009 12:05 PM February 24, 2009 -- DataSynapse, a provider of dynamic application service management (DASM) software, announced its support for ...	Report: 40/100-GbE will see first revenues in 2010 February 23, 2009 1:50 PM February 23, 2009 -- According to a report from CIR (Glen Allen, VA), the market for 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet products will begin ...
3Com names exclusive distributor for India February 23, 2009 1:18 PM February 23, 2009 -- 3Com announced that it has appointed Inspira Enterprise India as the exclusive distributor for all its networking ...	HyperTransport sees bad economy driving HPC market February 20, 2009 10:45 AM February 20, 2009 -- According to the HyperTransport Consortium, the need for cost efficiencies will drive trends toward virtualization ...
Cabling Installer Tip from CI&M February 18, 2009 2:27 PM Check out this award-winning tip, published in the pages of Cabling Installation & Maintenance years ago, that is just as useful ...	Uptime Institute honors '2009 Global Green 100' February 18, 2009 9:32 AM February 18, 2009 -- The Uptime Institute has announced the corporations selected for its "Global Green 100" list, highlighting ...
RTKL acquires Strategic Facilities, Inc. February 13, 2009 3:23 PM February 13, 2009 -- RTKL Associates Inc. has acquired Strategic Facilities Inc. (SFI), a consulting firm specializing in providing ...	Active Power adds to HP data center platform February 13, 2009 2:05 PM February 13, 2009 -- Active Power, a manufacturer of energy-efficient uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, has joined the ...
Agilent offering WireScope accessories until 2014 February 13, 2009 11:26 AM February 13, 2009 -- The WireScope 350 and WireScope Pro testers will be discontinued as of July, but the company will continue ...	ADC appoints new independent lead director February 12, 2009 3:17 PM February 12, 2009 -- ADC announced that current ADC director William R. Spivey, Ph.D. has been appointed independent lead director ...
Sun Microsystems expands data center initiatives February 12, 2009 1:41 PM February 12, 2009 -- The technology company recently opened a new green data center in Broomfield, Colorado, has introduced advanced ...	LonMark moves on Green tax incentives, jobs February 9, 2009 12:59 PM February 9, 2009 -- LonMark International (LMI)announced a collaborative agreement with GreenLink Alliance, a trade association ...
Seminar series tackles data center energy efficiency February 3, 2009 3:55 PM February 3, 2009 -- Emerson Network Power and wholesale data center provider Digital Realty Trust are teaming up to mount a five-stop ...	Report: 40G will lead recovery after 'down' 2009 January 30, 2009 10:44 AM January 30, 2009 -- Dell'Oro Group forecasts total worldwide optical transport equipment revenue to decline 9% in 2009 and resume ...
Click here to enlarge Cobra Wire and Cable appoints new CEO January 29, 2009 1:07 PM January 29, 2009 -- Cobra Wire and Cable, Inc. (Hatboro, PA) announced that Peter Sheehan has been appointed as the company's chief ...	3M, Broadband Products settle patent lawsuit January 28, 2009 11:00 AM January 28, 2009 -- 3M and Broadband Products, Inc. have reached a settlement of a lawsuit brought by 3M in the U.S. District Court ...
Click here to enlarge Leviton appoints director of IT for distribution sales and marketing January 28, 2009 10:30 AM January 28, 2009 -- Leviton announced the appointment of David Keller to the newly-created position of Director of Information Technology ...	Belden's cable management configurator specifies error-free enclosure/rack systems January 27, 2009 9:10 AM January 27, 2009 -- Belden has introduced its Cable Management Configurator, a software tool that allows users to quickly specify ...
ADC appoints new leadership for two business units January 26, 2009 2:22 PM January 26, 2009 -- Richard B. Parran, Jr. was appointed president of ADC's Network Solutions business unit; Christopher Jurasek ...	3Com extends Australia educational network contract January 26, 2009 9:57 AM January 26, 2009 -- 3Com has extended its relationship with the Department of Education, Training and the Arts (DETA) in Queensland, ...
Click here to enlarge FCI-Burndy's mechanical grounding connectors gain UL, CSA approval January 26, 2009 9:16 AM January 26, 2009 -- FCI-Burndy Products announced that the eight most popular sizes of the company's GAR mechanical grounding connectors ...	LGS Innovations awards technology-rollout project to Concert January 26, 2009 8:42 AM January 26, 2009 -- Concert will employ its Maestro Technology Rollout System for this team of professionals with a rich Bell Labs heritage.
Report: Broadband powerline seeing targeted growth January 23, 2009 10:35 AM January 23, 2009 -- Service providers are increasingly driving the broadband powerline networking equipment market, helping to push ...	Switch and Data expands Seattle data center January 23, 2009 9:38 AM January 23, 2009 -- Data center and Internet exchange services provider Switch and Data has expanded its data center in Seattle, ...
BICSI, NBFAA sign honorary friendship agreement January 22, 2009 8:19 AM January 22, 2009 -- BICSI and the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) have entered into an honorary friendship agreement, ...	Research and Markets: 40-, 100-Gigabit networks imminent January 16, 2009 1:31 PM January 16, 2009-- A report from Research and Markets (Dublin, Ireland) maintains that after nearly ten years of false starts and ...
Forrester: Global IT purchases will decline in 2009 January 16, 2009 9:21 AM January 16, 2009 -- Global purchases of IT goods and services by businesses and governments will decline by 3 percent in 2009 to ...	Survey: WLAN deployments to expand, despite bad economy January 15, 2009 12:46 PM January 15, 2009 -- A research survey by AirMagnet found that more than 92 percent of those surveyed plan to extend their WLAN deployments ...
Click here to enlarge Agilent discontinuing WireScope product line January 15, 2009 9:38 AM UPDATED FEBRUARY 13, 2009 -- The testers will be available for purchase until July 31 of this year, while parts and accessories ...	CompTIA updates Network+ certification exam January 14, 2009 10:20 AM January 14, 2009 -- The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) announced the availability of a new CompTIA Network+ ...
NEC, AeroScout furnish NY hospital with Wi-Fi temperature monitoring platform January 14, 2009 10:04 AM January 14, 2009 -- St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center of Syracuse, NY has deployed a wireless temperature monitoring system by ...	Enventis achieves Cisco's DCNI certification January 14, 2009 9:34 AM January 14, 2009 -- Minnesota's HickoryTech announced that its Enventis division has earned Cisco's Advanced Data Center Networking ...
Axis Communications names A&E and consultant program manager January 13, 2009 9:35 AM January 13, 2009 -- Axis Communications, a provider of network video products, has named Jack L. Meltzer as its A&E [architectural ...	Tridium boosts Niagara Framework with video integration app January 13, 2009 9:11 AM January 13, 2009 -- Tridium has expanded its NiagaraAX Framework building integration platform with the addition of the its Niagara ...
Report: U.S. telecom and cable industry to weaken in 2009 January 12, 2009 4:22 PM January 12, 2009 -- Fitch Ratings, in its "U.S. Telecommunications and Cable Credit Outlook 2009," expects that revenue growth for ...	WirelessHD ramps up January 9, 2009 10:39 AM January 9, 2009 -- At the 2009 International CES, the WirelessHD Consortium announced that the WirelessHD Compliance Test Specification ...
IEEE confirms baseline for Broadband-Over-Power Line standard January 9, 2009 9:54 AM January 9, 2009 -- The IEEE P1901 Working Group has confirmed and approved the baseline for IEEE's standard related to Broadband ...	Arizona's i/o Data Centers mounts significant expansion January 8, 2009 2:37 PM January 8, 2009 -- Arizona-based i/o Data Centers announced that it has acquired a high-power industrial facility in Phoenix. The ...
Lubrizol acquires Dow's thermoplastic polyurethane business January 5, 2009 1:29 PM January 5, 2009 -- The Lubrizol Corp. announced that it has acquired the thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) business of The Dow Chemical Company.	Cabling Standards Information from Cabling Installation and Maintenance January 2, 2009 1:56 PM Updated and reference material about the cabling standards that have been published and are under development within the Telecommunications ...
Results announced for IEEE WCET wireless certification exam December 23, 2008 3:17 PM December 23, 2008 -- The IEEE Communications Society (IEEE ComSoc) has announced the results for the first-ever IEEE Wireless Communication ...	Solarflare gains additional $44M in private funding December 22, 2008 3:39 PM December 22, 2008 -- Solarflare Communications, a provider of standard-compliant 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) silicon, announced ...
JDSU names new president, CEO December 18, 2008 3:55 PM December 18, 2008 -- JDSU announced that Thomas Waechter has been promoted to president and chief executive officer of the company, ...	ADC's FTTH platform lands in west Texas December 18, 2008 3:39 PM December 18, 2008 -- ADC is working with Muleshoe, Texas-based West Plains Telecommunications to expand the telco's fiber broadband ...
CI&M VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: BICSI Fall 2008 Seminars December 16, 2008 9:56 AM December 16, 2008 -- The BICSI Fall Conference 2008, held this past October in Las Vegas, featured a variety of seminars presented ...	HomeGrid spec achieves key consent at Geneva ITU-T meeting December 15, 2008 9:42 AM December 15, 2008 -- HomeGrid Forum announced that ITU-T has successfully consented the PHY and architecture portions of the ITU-T ...
Minnesota co-op taps ADC for FTTH December 9, 2008 9:19 AM December 9, 2008 -- ADC is working with central Minnesota-based Albany Tel to upgrade the cooperative's copper lines to a fiber ...	D-Tools, Dymo provide integrated wire label system December 8, 2008 1:14 PM December 8, 2008 -- Users of D-Tools' SI5 software can now import wire label reports into Dymo's Rhino label printers.
Panduit sponsors QLogic's HPC Infiniband development center December 5, 2008 12:01 PM December 5, 2008 -- Panduit has announced its sponsorship of the QLogic NETtrack Developer Center. Via the initiative, industry ...	Uptime Institute's 'Global Green 100' to honor corporate leadership in IT energy efficiency December 5, 2008 8:56 AM December 5, 2008 -- In order to raise awareness and honor organizations that are leaders in improving enterprise IT energy efficiency, ...
Belden announces global restructuring actions December 4, 2008 10:33 AM December 4, 2008 -- Belden has announced plans to streamline its manufacturing, sales and administrative functions worldwide. The ...	Emerson Network Power reports data center findings December 2, 2008 9:13 AM December 2, 2008 -- Emerson Network Power has released its annual Data Center Users Group (DCUG) "Inside the Data Center" report.
Report: 40/100G networks will blend Ethernet, Infiniband, SONET November 25, 2008 10:24 AM November 25, 2008 -- Theoretical concerns about multi-protocol complexity are being shot down by practical concerns about capital ...	CI&M VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: BICSI seminar charts future trends for ITS industry November 24, 2008 2:36 PM November 24, 2008 -- As part of the BICSI Fall Conference 2008, held last month in Las Vegas, a panel of industry experts addressed ...
Emerson Network Power targets data center energy efficiency calculation November 21, 2008 3:15 PM November 21, 2008 -- An industry-wide measure of data center efficiency "is a critical next step in addressing IT energy consumption," ...	Alpha Technologies Services relocates NJ facility November 20, 2008 10:24 AM November 20, 2008 -- Broadband power system service provider Alpha Technologies Services, Inc. (ATS) has relocated its Westville, ...
Albemarle to raise prices of aluminum specialty chemicals November 19, 2008 12:56 PM November 19, 2008 -- The developer of aluminum trihydroxide and other specialty aluminas for flame retardants, fillers and other ...	Fushi Copperweld signs sales and distribution agreement with AFL Telecommunications November 13, 2008 11:29 AM November 13, 2008 -- Under the terms of the agreement, AFL will serve as Fushi Copperweld's sales agent and distributor for the ...
3M to acquire Italy's Grafoplast November 12, 2008 3:02 PM November 12, 2008 -- 3M has entered into an agreement to acquire Italy's Grafoplast S.p.A., a manufacturer of wire identification ...	Click here to enlarge Circa Telecom names new sales manager November 11, 2008 10:52 AM November 11, 2008 -- Circa Telecom announced that Mark Stephenson has been named sales manager.
Joint 40G live network trial is mounted November 10, 2008 3:40 PM November 10, 2008 -- Equipment used in the trial included Juniper's high-performance T1600 core routers and Fujitsu FLASHWAVE 7500 ...	Emerson Network Power: 'Top 10 Ways to Get More from Your Data Center in 2009' November 10, 2008 1:28 PM November 10, 2008 -- Given the current economic conditions, Emerson Network Power suggests 10 ways data center and IT managers can ...
CommScope proceeds with planned manufacturing consolidations November 4, 2008 10:15 AM November 4, 2008 -- CommScope, Inc. will discontinue operations in the Stratford, England area and consolidate work into existing ...	STMicroelectronics, Arkados to develop HomePlug AV system-on-chip November 3, 2008 9:19 AM November 3, 2008 -- Arkados and STMicroelectronics plan to develop and manufacture a 200-Mbit/sec HomePlug AV wideband powerline ...
MEF certifies Aurora Networks' T1/E1 over Ethernet platform October 31, 2008 9:17 AM October 31, 2008 -- Aurora Networks announced that the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) has certified its T1/E1 over Ethernet access platform. ...	BICSI offers package deal on technical publications October 31, 2008 8:53 AM October 31, 2008 -- BICSI has combined its technical publications into a package, with the introduction of the BICSI Members-Only ...
HomeGrid Forum, CABA ink liaison agreement October 29, 2008 2:10 PM October 29, 2008 -- The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) and HomeGrid Forum have announced a liaison agreement ...	Gartner: Green data centers mean more than energy efficiency October 29, 2008 12:13 PM October 29, 2008 -- "If greening the data center is the goal, power efficiency is the starting point but not sufficient on its own," ...
Report: Data center transition driving 10 Gigabit Ethernet demand October 28, 2008 9:32 AM October 28, 2008 -- Data center and aggregation switches will be the primary applications driving growth for 10 Gigabit Ethernet ...	Omnitron, Brazil Market form distribution pact October 27, 2008 2:03 PM October 27, 2008 -- Omnitron Systems Technology, a provider of fiber optic access systems for enterprise and carrier Ethernet networks, ...
Charles Industries acquires Corning's molded pedestal line October 27, 2008 7:53 AM October 27, 2008 -- Charles Industries has reached an agreement with Corning Cable Systems to acquire the company's molded pedestal ...	Report sees US broadband lagging October 24, 2008 8:52 AM October 24, 2008 -- Once considered "the fertile crescent of Internet innovation," the United States now finds itself increasingly ...
ADC adds board members October 22, 2008 1:51 PM October 22, 2008 -- ADC announced the appointment of Krish A. Prabhu, Ph.D. and David A. Roberts to the company's board of directors, ...	GigOptix touts 100G optical interconnect milestone October 21, 2008 2:27 PM October 21, 2008 -- GigOptix it has sent the final design for its 100G parallel VCSEL drivers and Transimpedance Amplifiers (TIAs) ...
UPA Powerline Interop 2008 certifications announced October 15, 2008 3:02 PM October 15, 2008 -- The Universal Powerline Association (UPA), an industry consortium providing a forum for the development of interoperable ...	Vicon, S2 partner on integrated access control platform October 15, 2008 2:50 PM October 15, 2008 -- The Vicon SMS system integrates S2's sophisticated physical security management with the ViconNet surveillance ...
New study shows FTTH is a green technology October 6, 2008 11:06 AM October 6, 2008 -- Updating the last mile in America's telecommunications networks with high-bandwidth, direct fiber-optic connections ...	FTTH Council: 3.76 million North American households connected October 6, 2008 10:43 AM October 6, 2008 -- The upgrading of North America's last mile networks with end-to-end fiber is continuing at a robust pace, with ...
Nationwide 'Network Cabling Directory' launches September 25, 2008 1:54 PM September 25, 2008 -- The free service allows customers to quickly and easily receive structured cabling quotes from multiple local vendors.	Emerson Network Power promotes executives September 25, 2008 12:52 PM September 25, 2008 -- Anand Ekbote has been promoted to vice president in charge of the monitoring and infrastructure management ...
Atos Origin taps ADVA for connectivity between data centers September 23, 2008 10:26 AM September 23, 2008 -- Global IT services company Atos Origin today announced that it has selected ADVA Optical Networking to provide ...	Microsoft to offer Packet8 VoIP services September 23, 2008 9:03 AM September 23, 2008 -- 8x8, Inc. has executed a technology partnership and marketing agreement to offer its Packet8 Voice over Internet ...
BICSI appoints executive director and CEO September 22, 2008 4:02 PM September 22, 2008 -- The board of directors for BICSI has announced the appointment of John D. Clark Jr., CAE, as the professional ...	Phyworks' equalizer chip clears way to 8.5G Fibre Channel upgrades September 22, 2008 10:01 AM September 22, 2008 -- In data center environments, the PHY1068 supports 8.5G copper cable interconnect between HBAs, switches and ...
Draka touts BendBrightXS milestone September 19, 2008 9:11 AM September 19, 2008 -- Draka Communications says it has surpassed the 250,000 km (150,000 miles) mark for sales of BendBrightXS, ...	GridWise Alliance strives for creation of U.S. 'smart grid' September 16, 2008 3:14 PM September 16, 2008 -- Fifteen new members have joined in GridWise, the national coalition working to transform the North American ...
Berk-Tek forms new rep firm in Western region September 12, 2008 8:52 AM September 12, 2008 -- Berk-Tek, a Nexans company, announced the selection of JTech Systems as its new manufacturer's rep firm for ...	SuperComm revived September 11, 2008 9:56 AM September 11, 2008 -- Event organizers the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and the United States Telecom Association ...
CCCA formalizes Code of Ethics September 10, 2008 3:29 PM September 10, 2008 -- The Communications Cable and Connectivity Association, Inc. (CCCA) has adopted a formalized Code of Ethics ...	CI&M VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: DegreeC demos data center airflow management system September 9, 2008 2:46 PM September 9, 2008 -- The Cabling Installation & Maintenance editorial team recently traveled to the headquarters of Degree ...
HomeGrid ramps ITU-T home networking standard with G.hn meeting September 9, 2008 10:32 AM September 9, 2008 -- The HomeGrid Forum recently announced continued progress and cooperation towards advancement of the International ...	Prysmian cites blown fiber milestone September 9, 2008 8:52 AM September 9, 2008 -- Prysmian Telecom Cables & Systems announced that it recently installed its one-millionth fiber km via Sirocco, ...
Adesta expands in Northern Virginia September 8, 2008 11:02 AM September 8, 2008 -- A new office near Washington, DC will allow the systems integrator and project management company for communication ...	Axis, Bosch and Sony launch ONVIF September 8, 2008 9:50 AM September 8, 2008 -- The companies jointly announced the launch of the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF), an organization ...
Global Crossing joins MEF September 5, 2008 12:08 PM September 5, 2008 -- Global Crossing, a provider of telecommunications services over a proprietary integrated global IP-based network, ...	Click here to enlarge Emerson Network Power to construct massive 'green' data center September 5, 2008 9:18 AM September 5, 2008 -- Emerson Network Power announced the construction of an energy-efficient corporate data center at the company's ...
Upsite Technologies brings patent suit against Sealeze September 4, 2008 7:44 AM September 4, 2008 -- In a move to protect its intellectual property, Upsite Technologies, Inc. has filed suit in US District Court ...	Macau's City of Dreams resort selects ADC infrastruture September 3, 2008 12:43 PM September 3, 2008 -- ADC announced that City of Dreams, an integrated urban entertainment resort in Macau's Cotai, has selected ...
The Light Brigade touts fiber optic training milestone September 3, 2008 9:50 AM September 3, 2008 Fiber optic training company The Light Brigade announced that it has reached a milestone of training more than ...	BICSI offering RCDD courses, exams in MA, NY September 3, 2008 8:42 AM September 3, 2008 -- For those seeking to excel in their ITS careers by gaining the RCDD and/or other certifications, BICSI announced ...
DPS Telecom issues copper theft prevention advisory September 2, 2008 8:13 AM September 2, 2008 -- DPS Telecom, a developer of alarm monitoring systems, has released a new advisory titled "Copper Theft," a ...	Expedient expands Cleveland data center September 2, 2008 7:43 AM September 2, 2008 -- The provider of data center co-location and managed services for local and national business customers has ...
Ethernet Alliance Webinar tackles PoE Plus August 28, 2008 2:42 PM August 28, 2008 -- The Ethernet Alliance is offering a free educational Webcast, titled "PoE Plus: Impact on the PoE Market."	Digi-Key expands catalog offering August 28, 2008 10:49 AM August 28, 2008 -- The distributor announced the inclusion of more than 18,000 new products in its 2008 September-December print catalog.
CommScope expands distribution agreement Wesco's Canada division August 27, 2008 2:57 PM August 27, 2008 -- CommScope has accredited Wesco Distribution Canada LP as an authorized distributor of CommScope's Enterprise ...	Anixter acquires Sofrasar and Gergen August 27, 2008 12:16 PM August 27, 2008 -- Both European companies are fastener distributors that will complement Anixter's product offering along with ...
ADC, Qwest provide fiber connectivity platforms at DNC, RNC sites August 26, 2008 10:32 AM August 26, 2008 -- In partnership with Qwest Communications Inc., ADC announced that it is providing its full suite of fiber and ...	BICSI releases wireless design reference manual August 26, 2008 9:59 AM August 26, 2008 -- BICSI has released its Wireless Design Reference Manual (WDRM), 3rd edition, designed to show information transport ...
StarDot, Milestone partner on IP video security August 25, 2008 1:44 PM August 25, 2008 -- StarDot's line of NetCam SC high definition megapixel IP cameras is now supported by Milestone Systems' XProtect ...	JDSU's test business to offer gas card promo at BICSI Fall Conference August 19, 2008 3:33 PM August 19, 2008 -- The promotion is the following: "Earn a $50 gas card with purchase of every JDSU Validator or Validator-NT Ethernet ...
ACUTA Fall Seminar to address campus networks, new technologies August 19, 2008 9:19 AM August 19, 2008 -- How colleges and universities are addressing the mobile communications needs of their students and staff, along ...	Force10 Networks scientist touts eco-efficient data centers August 15, 2008 1:57 PM August 15, 2008 -- At the recent Next Generation Data Center (NGDC) conference, John D'Ambrosia, Force10 Networks' senior research ...
Daikin: Price increase inevitable for the fluorochemical industry August 15, 2008 10:16 AM August 15, 2008 -- Specifically, the price of sulfuric acid (a major component in the conversion of fluorspar to anhydrous HF) has ...	Targeting virtualization, Oracle intros Oracle VM Templates August 14, 2008 10:50 AM August 14, 2008 -- The data center software is designed to enable consolidation, energy and space cost savings via enterprise-class ...
ADC signs wireless distribution agreement with Canada's Crossover August 14, 2008 10:33 AM August 14, 2008 -- ADC has signed a wireless distribution agreement with Crossover Distribution, a Canadian distributor of wireless, ...	Draka reacts to mounting cost pressure August 12, 2008 9:05 AM August 12, 2008 -- North American fiber-optic cable producer Draka Communications-Americas has raised the price of its optical fiber ...
ADC, Panduit reach enterprise structured cabling licensing agreement August 11, 2008 1:34 PM August 11, 2008 -- Panduit has taken a license to certain ADC patents pertaining to angled patching.	1394 Trade Association issues standard for networking entertainment devices over coax cable August 7, 2008 10:25 AM August 7, 2008 -- The 1394 Trade Association has announced the adoption of the first global standard for networking digital content ...
CommScope unveils enhanced Uniprise training program August 7, 2008 10:04 AM August 7, 2008 -- CommScope Enterprise Solutions has made its complete educational curriculum available online.	Report finds BERTs gaining prominence in telecom apps August 7, 2008 9:17 AM August 7, 2008 -- Research and Markets (Dublin, Ireland) announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's report, "World Bit Error Rate ...
DataSynapse data center apps management added to VMware virtualization platform August 7, 2008 9:03 AM August 7, 2008 -- As a member of the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program, DataSynapse will integrate its FabricServer ...	Teranetics intros dual-port 10 Gigabit copper PHY August 6, 2008 1:30 PM August 6, 2008 -- The second generation TN2022 PHY doubles the port density of switch and network interface cards (NIC), as compared ...
IWCS, CCCA target structured cabling systems August 6, 2008 9:46 AM August 6, 2008 -- The International Wire & Cable Symposium (IWCS) and the Communications Cable and Connectivity Association (CCCA) ...	Corning to acquire Optimum Manufacturing Corp. August 5, 2008 3:12 PM August 5, 2008 -- Located in Charlestown, N.H., Optimum is a manufacturer of precision-machined components serving the aerospace ...
BICSI overhauls cabling installation training program August 5, 2008 10:02 AM August 5, 2008 -- Three new installation courses and credentials with specialized emphasis on copper and optical fiber are designed ...	IDC brings virtualization conference to Chicago August 4, 2008 3:26 PM August 4, 2008 -- The IDC Virtualization Summit Midwest has been scheduled for September 23, 2008 at the InterContinental Chicago in Chicago.
Solarflare sampling next-gen 10GBASE-T PHY August 4, 2008 1:06 PM August 4, 2008 -- Running at under 6.0 watts, the Solarflare 10Xpress SFT9001 is billed as a 65-nm transceiver chip for 10 Gigabit ...	Digi-Key, Laird Technologies ink distribution agreement August 1, 2008 10:27 AM August 1, 2008 -- Digi-Key and Laird Technologies have entered into a global distribution agreement.
IndigoVision opens Middle East office; supports IP video open standard July 31, 2008 3:00 PM July 31, 2008 -- The supplier of integrated IP video security platforms has opened a regional sales and support center in the Dubai ...	IEEE WCET certification practice exam now available online July 31, 2008 2:37 PM July 31, 2008 -- IEEE ComSoc has expanded the resources for its IEEE Wireless Communication Engineering Technologies (IEEE WCET) ...
Bel announces latest 'cost reduction initiative' July 31, 2008 11:23 AM July 31, 2008 -- Bel Fuse Inc. announced that it will cease manufacturing operations at its Bel Power Inc. facility in Westborough, ...	Xirrus selected as Wi-Fi provider for LinuxWorld 2008 July 30, 2008 3:04 PM July 30, 2008 -- Xirrus has been selected by IDG World Expo to be the official wireless provider for LinuxWorld 2008, taking place ...
IMC Networks announces Metro Ethernet Forum certification July 30, 2008 12:55 PM July 30, 2008 -- The company has received MEF 9 certification for its FiberLinX-II family of Carrier Ethernet network devices.	ADC names Kimberly Hartwell as VP of global operations July 30, 2008 12:15 PM July 30, 2008 -- ADC has appointed Kimberly Hartwell to to the position of vice president, Global Go-to-Market. She will lead the ...
Molex buys into Turkish structured cabling producer HCS July 30, 2008 9:31 AM July 30, 2008 -- Molex Premise Networks has become a substantial shareholder in HCS, a manufacturer in Turkey that produces high ...	Motorola to acquire WLAN security provider AirDefense July 29, 2008 12:38 PM July 29, 2008 -- AirDefense is a privately-held developer of Wireless Intrusion Prevention Solutions (WIPS) and software applications, ...
Extreme Networks, Avaya pair on enterprise VoIP platform July 29, 2008 11:29 AM July 29, 2008 -- Extending their global strategic alliance, the companies have compliance-tested a joint wired and wireless enterprise ...	Optimum Lightpath launches data center connectivity services July 29, 2008 10:09 AM July 29, 2008 -- Delivered over Optimum Lightpath's proprietary intelligent fiber-optic network, the services are specifically designed ...
Report targets data center network equipment market July 28, 2008 10:29 AM July 28, 2008 -- Research and Markets has released a report entitled, "Data Center Network Equipment Market 2007-2010."	POF 2008 highlights plastic optical fiber advances July 25, 2008 10:45 AM July 25, 2008 -- The 17th Annual International Conference on plastic optical fiber, POF 2008, will be held at the Santa Clara Convention ...
Black Box educational video targets cabinet selection July 25, 2008 10:40 AM July 25, 2008 -- On its Web site, Black Box Corporation has released a new video, titled "How to Pick a Cabinet."	CommScope Enterprise Solutions joins The Green Grid July 25, 2008 10:31 AM July 25, 2008 -- As a general member of The Green Grid, CommScope will collaborate with other member companies and gain access to ...
ADC announces BoD changes July 24, 2008 1:13 PM July 24, 2008 -- ADC announced that the company's non-executive chairman John A. (Gus) Blanchard III will retire from the ADC board ...	Report finds telecom/datacom equipment sales surging July 24, 2008 12:56 PM July 24, 2008 -- Infonetics Research reports that sales of service provider and enterprise telecom and datacom equipment hit $139 ...
CommScope initiates additional manufacturing consolidation July 24, 2008 12:50 PM July 24, 2008 -- In separate actions, CommScope expects to consolidate certain antenna and cable production within its Antenna, ...	Fushi Copperweld to host wire and cable conferences in China July 24, 2008 12:37 PM July 24, 2008 -- The events will focus on existing and new applications of bimetallic wires in the telecommunications and utilities industries.
Report: Global connector/mechanical splice market to exceed $2.5 billion by 2012 July 21, 2008 9:14 AM July 21, 2008 -- According to a study by ElectroniCast Consultants, global optical connector and mechanical splice consumption in ...	Click here to enlarge RTKL appoints new principals July 16, 2008 3:24 PM July 16, 2008 -- Brent J. Lehmkuhl, PE, RCDD, and Robert B. Williams, CCM, CxA were recently named as principals of the engineering ...
Freescale, Arada collaborate on 802.11n AP reference design July 16, 2008 2:46 PM July 16, 2008 -- Freescale Semiconductor and Arada Systems have collaborated to create a reference design offered to speed and simplify ...	Sunrise Telecom re-tools corporate management structure July 15, 2008 12:00 PM July 15, 2008 -- As part of its new corporate management structure, the provider of test and measurement instruments for telecom, ...
Johnson Controls, IBM integrate data center management software July 15, 2008 8:33 AM July 15, 2008 -- The integrated software is designed to help data center managers to more easily address both energy and facility ...	Report sees China gaining in production of AV cables and assemblies July 14, 2008 10:39 AM July 14, 2008 -- Research and Markets (Dublin, Ireleand) has released its "China Sourcing Report: AV Cables & Assemblies.
LS Cable, Superior Essex proceed in merger July 11, 2008 11:58 AM July 11, 2008 -- LS Cable has commenced a tender offer for all the outstanding shares of common stock of Superior Essex, pursuant ...	TranSwitch to acquire Centillium, a maker of ICs for FTTH, VoIP July 10, 2008 11:03 AM July 10, 2008 -- TranSwitch has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Centillium Communications. With the move, TranSwitch, ...
TIA market forecast projects rising telecom sales through 2020 July 10, 2008 8:32 AM July 10, 2008 -- The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) projects that global telecommunications revenue will reach nearly ...	Greenlee acquires Utilux, Telefonix July 9, 2008 12:45 PM July 9, 2008 -- Textron Inc.'s Greenlee business unit has acquired Utilux, a manufacturer of electrical connectors and cable assemblies ...
CI&M Video Exclusive: 2008 BICSI Cabling Skills Challenge July 8, 2008 1:54 PM July 8, 2008 -- Videos documenting the highlights of the 2008 BICSI Cabling Skills Challenge are now available for viewing in the ...	BICSI revises ITS installation manual July 8, 2008 9:53 AM July 8, 2008 -- BICSI has released the fifth edition of its Information Transport Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM).
IEEE ComSoc unveils wireless certification program Web site June 27, 2008 9:27 AM June 27, 2008 -- The online resource provides preparation information and updates for the IEEE WCET [Wireless Communication Engineering ...

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SMC Networks intros VDSL2 infrastructure platform aimed at MDUs July 1, 2009 12:10 PM July 1, 2009 -- SMC Networks says its TigerAccess Extended Ethernet platform enables the distribution of high-speed network connectivity ...	Click here to enlarge Cicoil intros harsh-environment Cat 5e cable June 30, 2009 8:56 AM June 30, 2009--Cicoil's flame-resistant Cat 5e cable for harsh environments features a highly flexible flat profile and proprietary ...
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Emerson adds Liebert 'smart modules' for high density cooling efficiency June 17, 2009 10:32 AM June 17, 2009 -- Emerson Network Power has enhanced its Liebert XD family of high heat density cooling products with the addition ...	Click here to enlarge Notifier alarm network promises 40x speed June 12, 2009 9:52 AM June 12, 2009--The fiber-optic NOTI-FIRE-NET fire alarm network is designed to operate nearly 40-times faster than its standard ...
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Click here to enlarge Leviton adds high-capacity cable management system June 9, 2009 1:54 PM June 9, 2009--Leviton Network Solutions is now offering a high-capacity 8" Versi-Duct cable management system, designed to provide ...	Click here to enlarge Gepco unveils flexible HD coax cable June 8, 2009 12:03 PM June 8, 2009--At InfoComm 2009 (June 17-19), Gepco will exhibit its VHD2001M extra-flexible RG6-type HD coax cable, designed for ...
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Adtran debuts Layer 3 multi-service switches May 22, 2009 10:10 AM May 22, 2009 -- At this week's Interop Las Vegas 2009, Adtran introduced its NetVanta 1544 Series of Layer 3 Gigabit aggregation ...	Click here to enlarge Korenix adds industrial wireless AP solutions May 21, 2009 2:30 PM May 21, 2009--Korenix UK's JetWave 2600 series of wireless access points have integrated Intel TDMA technology, enabling the devices ...
Click here to enlarge AFL enhances FuseConnect fusion-spliced connectors May 20, 2009 3:04 PM May 20, 2009--AFL Telecommunications' FuseConnect fusion-splice field terminated connectors are now available in LC for 900-µm ...	Click here to enlarge CXtec intros 24-strand MTP fiber optic connector May 20, 2009 1:06 PM May 20, 2009 -- CXtec has launched its customizable CABLExpress Skinny-Trunk MTP connector, which offers 24 strands of condensed ...
ATEN unveils large-scale digital signage platform May 20, 2009 12:17 PM May 20, 2009 -- At Interop Las Vegas 2009, ATEN Technology, Inc. introduced a digital signage platform that distributes high-quality ...	Click here to enlarge Tyz-All develops nylon cable tie sheets May 20, 2009 9:47 AM May 20, 2009--Tyz-All Plastics' ARO-TIES heat-resistant nylon cable tie strips on sheets are available in 3/8", 9/16" and 3/4" widths. ...
Click here to enlarge Leviton adds UTP security solutions suite May 19, 2009 3:20 PM May 19, 2009--Leviton's UTP Security Solutions suite features more than 20 new connectivity components designed to enable enterprises ...	Liberty adds HDMI/DVI plenum cable May 19, 2009 10:38 AM May 19, 2009--Liberty Wire & Cable's RGB5C-23-CMP plenum cable is designed for high performance RGBHV applications. It is constructed ...
Targeting green data centers, Marvell unveils 40-GbE switch silicon May 19, 2009 10:18 AM May 19, 2009 -- Marvell Semiconductor announced the first commercial availability of its Prestera 98CX8234 packet processor for ...	Click here to enlarge Supportcomms intros underfloor cabling system May 18, 2009 2:11 PM May 18, 2009--Supportcomms' Jezmat U2 underfloor cabling containment system, designed for both structured and fiber-optic cabling, ...
Click here to enlarge Samsung adds mini SmartDome security cameras May 18, 2009 1:58 PM May 18, 2009--Samsung Electronics' 10x optical zoom lens Mini SmartDome cameras are designed to provide flexibility for security ...	Click here to enlarge Meritec offers LSZH Mini-SAS cable assembly for SAS-2.0 storage interface copper links May 15, 2009 10:33 AM May 15, 2009 -- Meritec announced the release of its new Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) cable for use in its Mini-SAS / SAS / SATA ...
Click here to enlarge Jewell Instruments unveils 4-way cable mapper May 15, 2009 10:14 AM May 15, 2009--Jewell Instruments' WireMaster Mapper (Cat. No. 3281) is designed to trace and map virtually any type of cable by using ...	Click here to enlarge ComNet adds video/data multiplexer for security installations May 15, 2009 8:47 AM May 15, 2009--Communication Networks' F32V8DT/R(M)(S)1 are 32-channel digital fiber-optic video and data multiplexer transmitters ...
Mellanox unveils multi-protocol 10-GbE PHY, targeting data center networking, storage, server systems May 14, 2009 11:10 AM May 14, 2009 -- The 6-port Mellanox PhyX device supports XAUI, XFI, SFI and 10GBASE-KR protocols, with integrated Fibre Channel ...	Click here to enlarge Erico adds within-wall mounting plate May 14, 2009 9:36 AM May 14, 2009--ERICO's Caddy line of fasteners now includes the MP1WWM Within Wall Mounting Plate, designed for installing low-voltage ...
Click here to enlarge Telegartner enhances Cat 6 plug May 13, 2009 2:19 PM May 13, 2009--Telegartner's RJ-45 shielded MP8 Category 6 plug is designed to terminate either AWG 24 to 27 stranded wire or AWG ...	Click here to enlarge ERICO intros surge protector May 13, 2009 2:07 PM May 13, 2009--The SES40 Service Entrance Suppression, a CRITEC product, part of the ERITECH line of Facility Electrical Protection ...
Click here to enlarge Vicon unveils video surveillance system controller May 13, 2009 1:55 PM May 13, 2009--Vicon Industries Inc. has introduced a new surveillance system controller that offers compatibility with both traditional ...	Optical Cable Corp. expands connectivity product family May 12, 2009 9:20 AM May 12, 2009 -- Optical Cable Corp. (OCC) has added more fiber connectivity products to its offering of cabling and data communications ...
Aquantia develops Quad 10GBASE-T PHY May 11, 2009 3:26 PM May 11, 2009 -- 10GBASE-T silicon provider Aquantia announced the validation of its 40-nm Quad 10GBASE-T PHY. The company says the ...	Click here to enlarge Axis unveils new security cameras, technology May 11, 2009 1:24 PM May 11, 2009--Axis Communications' Q6032-E PTZ Dome Network Camera is an outdoor-ready, high-performance PTZ dome camera designed ...
Click here to enlarge Omnitron launches coax-to-fiber media converter May 11, 2009 1:08 PM May 11, 2009--Omnitron Systems Technology's iConverter STM-1 copper-to-fiber media device converts the electrical signals from an ...	Bel intros 10-GbE LAN magnetics modules, for use with 10GBASE-T PHY transceivers May 11, 2009 9:53 AM May 11, 2009 -- Bel Fuse Inc. has unveiled its S558-10GB-XX series of 10GBASE-T LAN magnetics modules, offered to address the transmission ...
Megger unveils structured cabling testers May 7, 2009 12:51 PM May 7, 2009 -- Megger's SCT range of structured cabling testers is designed to provide fast, dependable certification for Category ...	Click here to enlarge Basler Vision Technologies integrates intelligent IP video May 7, 2009 9:32 AM May 7, 2009--Basler Vision Technologies is teaming with On Net Surveillance Systems Inc. to integrate the Basler IP camera series ...
Click here to enlarge L-com develops data line surge protectors May 7, 2009 9:19 AM May 7, 2009--L-com's HGLN-CAT5J surge protector is compatible with industry-standard 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) devices ...	Click here to enlarge Cablofil issues catalog on CD May 7, 2009 9:03 AM May 7, 2009--Cablofil/Legrand is issuing its latest product catalog on CD in an easy-to-use digital page-turning format. The 222-page ...
Voltaire unveils 'scale-out' 10-GbE architecture, designed to boost data center economics May 4, 2009 3:54 PM May 4, 2009 -- Voltaire has introduced a 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10-GbE) switching strategy designed to improve the user experience ...	Panduit targets fiber in the data center May 1, 2009 10:38 AM May 1, 2009 -- Panduit has enhanced its portfolio of high-performance fiber optic solutions to meet increasing bandwidth and application ...
Click here to enlarge Ortronics intros Cat 6A shielded patch panels April 30, 2009 10:12 AM April 30, 2009--Ortronics/Legrand's shielded keystone jack patch panels are designed to provide Cat 6A/10G performance, feature ...	EXFO unveils triple-play home network test probe April 30, 2009 9:52 AM April 30, 2009--EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc.'s ARU-100 HPNA test probe for the AXS-200/600 series, based on the specifications ...
Click here to enlarge Draka enhances MDU cables April 27, 2009 2:02 PM April 27, 2009--Draka Communications–Americas' ezInterconnect cables with BendBright-XS fiber inside for MDU applications are now ...	Click here to enlarge Siemon launches MTP plug and play cabling system April 23, 2009 2:28 PM April 23, 2009--Constructed for futureproof support of data center links, including 10 Gbits/sec as well as future 40 and 100 Gbits/sec ...
Click here to enlarge Fujikura intros C-Groove FTTx cable April 23, 2009 8:57 AM April 23, 2009--Fujikura Europe's C-Groove cable for FTTx installations enables fast access to fiber without compromising the structural ...	Click here to enlarge Centronics develops video extender over Category 5e April 22, 2009 12:17 PM April 22, 2009--Designed for residential, commercial, and security applications, the Elite HD DHCT5 2x1 Cat5E to HDMI converter ...
Click here to enlarge Richco adds four cable support devices April 22, 2009 11:54 AM April 22, 2009--Richco PGSB snap bushings convert raw or sharp-edged holes into smooth, insulated holes to protect cables. Snapped ...	Click here to enlarge Wireworks intros wall-mount connector protector April 21, 2009 2:39 PM April 21, 2009--Wireworks' Guardian Panel Mounts are designed to help protect connectors from accidental damage, recessing them ...
Click here to enlarge Platinum adds comprehensive crimp tool April 21, 2009 12:19 PM April 21, 2009--Platinum Tools' All-In-One Modular Plug Crimp Tool is designed for a broad range of telecom and network, security, ...	Click here to enlarge CSI introduces high-resolution fiber link system April 21, 2009 10:18 AM April 21, 2009--Communications Specialties Inc.'s (CSI) Fiberlink 3350 Series 3G/HD/SD-SDI fiber-optic transmission system is designed ...
Click here to enlarge AFL enhances indoor/outdoor breakout cables April 21, 2009 10:04 AM April 21, 2009--Suited for rugged applications and installations requiring increased performance, AFL Telecommunications' Indoor/Outdoor ...	SMC intros DOCSIS 2.0-compliant dual-band 802.11n wireless/cable modem gateway April 20, 2009 1:53 PM April 20, 2009 -- The SMC DOCSIS 2.0 Draft 11n Wireless Cable Modem Gateway (SMC8014WN-RES) incorporates a DOCSIS 2.0 cable modem, ...
Click here to enlarge Corning Cable Systems intros low-loss, bend-tolerant jumpers April 20, 2009 1:47 PM April 20, 2009--Corning Cable Systems' Pretium low-loss OM3 jumpers with ultra-bend performance are designed to greatly reduce network ...	Click here to enlarge Ortronics unveils network, server cabinets April 15, 2009 9:55 AM April 15, 2009--Ortronics/Legrand's new range of Mighty Mo network and server cabinets are designed specifically to improve airflow. ...
Click here to enlarge AFL debuts QUAD C-Series fiber testers April 14, 2009 1:26 PM April 14, 2009--AFL Telecommunications' Noyes C-Series QUAD test solution includes a compact QUAD OTDR and QUAD Certification Test ...	Sun Microsystems debuts Open Network Systems products for advanced data center computing April 14, 2009 11:26 AM April 14, 2009 -- Sun Microsystems has launched new products and technologies aimed to deliver "huge gains in application performance, ...
Click here to enlarge Total Cable unveils Uniboot fiber patch cable April 13, 2009 9:58 AM April 13, 2009--Total Cable Solutions' Uniboot fiber-optic patch cable places both simplex fibers into one jacket while terminating ...	Click here to enlarge AFL intros Noyes fiber-optic installer kit April 13, 2009 8:04 AM April 13, 2009--AFL Telecommunications' Noyes Pro Installer Kit features a selection of fiber-optic testing, cleaning, and inspection ...
Comtrol debuts RocketLinx MC family of serial, Ethernet fiber media converters April 9, 2009 2:59 PM April 9, 2009 -- Comtrol Corp. has introduced its RocketLinx MC family of industrial grade serial and Ethernet fiber media converters. ...	HP enhances automation software to reduce virtualization costs April 8, 2009 3:05 PM April 8, 2009 -- HP announced new enhancements to its Business Service Automation (BSA) software suite to help customers better ...
Quellan releases active 6-Gb/s Mini-SAS cables for data centers April 8, 2009 10:59 AM April 8, 2009 -- Quellan says the active copper cables will extend the reach of serial attached SCSI interconnects to 25 meters, ...	Click here to enlarge Middle Atlantic extends cable ladders, seismic racks April 8, 2009 8:13 AM April 8, 2009--Middle Atlantic Products' selection of cable ladders and accessories includes standard widths of up to 24", and now ...
Click here to enlarge Middle Atlantic adds UPS, backless panel April 7, 2009 1:47 PM April 7, 2009--Middle Atlantic Products' "backless" version of its Pivoting Panel Mounts is designed to work over typical wall obstructions, ...	Click here to enlarge Telegartner adds Cat 7 connection modules April 7, 2009 1:30 PM April 7, 2009--Telegartner's VM8-8 Category 7 connection modules can be used as connections or extensions of commercially available ...
APC enhances NetBotz data center security system April 6, 2009 1:41 PM April 6, 2009--APC by Schneider Electric's NetBotz security and environmental monitoring products now include improved camera and ...	Click here to enlarge Corning intros all-dielectric armored fiber-optic cable April 6, 2009 8:25 AM April 6, 2009--Corning Cable Systems LLC's MIC DX is an all-dielectric armored fiber-optic cable designed to eliminate the labor ...
Timbercon targets broadcast industry April 3, 2009 11:33 AM April 3, 2009 -- Timbercon, Inc. announced that it is now providing an array of fiber optic connectivity solutions that meet the ...	3M extends FTTH portfolio April 2, 2009 8:55 AM April 2, 2009 -- 3M Communication Markets Division recently introduced new fiber distribution boxes and terminals for service providers ...
Click here to enlarge Axis debuts modular network cameras April 1, 2009 9:10 AM April 1, 2009--Axis Communications' modular indoor- and outdoor-ready P33 Network Cameras are designed to provide high performance ...	Mellanox 40G InfiniBand line based on new Intel Xeon chip aims for green data centers March 31, 2009 2:36 PM March 31, 2009 -- Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. announced that its 40-Gbit/sec Infiniband server and storage connectivity platforms ...
Dell unveils 'complete refresh' of PowerEdge server line, targeting energy efficient designs, embedded systems management March 31, 2009 1:55 PM March 31, 2009 -- Dell has introduced five new blade, rack and tower PowerEdge servers based on the new Intel Xeon 5500 Series processors. ...	Omnitron launches 10G media converter March 31, 2009 10:02 AM March 31, 2009 -- Omnitron Systems' iConverter XG is a protocol-transparent media converter with two pluggable transceiver ports ...
Click here to enlarge Richco adds flat cable tie holder March 31, 2009 8:48 AM March 31, 2009--Richco Inc.'s FTH-27 series is a new flat tie holder for Kwik Wrap/hook-and-loop. It holds hook-and-loop cable ties ...	Click here to enlarge IEEE publishes wireless engineering guidebook March 31, 2009 7:51 AM March 31, 2009--The IEEE Communications Society (IEEE ComSoc)has announced the availability of the 2009 version of A Guide to ...
Belkin expands OmniViewIP KVM line to enable dual-user access to remote data centers March 30, 2009 2:21 PM March 30, 2009 -- Belkin has introduced its OmniViewIP 5200K series KVM Switches, enabling two remote IT administrators to simultaneously ...	Avago Technologies debuts 40-, 20-Gbit/sec parallel optics transceivers March 30, 2009 1:31 PM March 30, 2009 -- The hot pluggable QSFP transceivers target designers of multi-chassis datacom and telecom system applications.
Middle Atlantic Products intros CableSafe data wall cabinet March 26, 2009 2:06 PM March 26, 2009 -- The wall mount cabinet allows multiple patch panels and other voice/data equipment to be mounted where floor and ...	Click here to enlarge Vicon adds progressive scan VGA dome camera March 26, 2009 1:33 PM March 26, 2009--Vicon Industries Inc. will introduce the VND-970IP camera dome, featuring scan VGA resolution, at the ISC West International ...
Click here to enlarge Thomas & Betts debuts low-light thermal printer March 26, 2009 9:22 AM March 26, 2009--Thomas & Betts' EZCODE EZL500 thermal label printer features a large LCD screen and backlit display enabling use ...	Click here to enlarge Ripley adds fiber-optic visual fault locator March 24, 2009 7:50 AM March 24, 2009--Ripley's FO-VFL fiber-optic visual fault locator, part of the Miller brand of products, is a slim pen-style 650-nm ...
Targeting data centers, Luxtera unveils 4-km active optical cable March 23, 2009 9:54 AM March 23, 2009 -- Luxtera has launched a version of its Blazar active optical cable (AOC) that extends up to four kilometers; the ...	Click here to enlarge Corning develops industrial connector housing March 20, 2009 7:08 AM March 20, 2009--Corning Cable Systems' Industrial Connector Housing (ICH) and Industrial Splice Housing (ISH) families are designed ...
Sarance Technologies releases 40-, 100-GbE IP for general availability March 19, 2009 9:26 AM March 19, 2009 -- The Sarance intellectual property (IP) will accelerate the commercial availability of 40-GbE and 100-GbE systems ...	CommScope offers SYSTIMAX 360 integrated network solution March 19, 2009 7:32 AM March 19, 2009--CommScope Enterprise Solutions has introduced its next generation SYSTIMAX 360 platform, an integrated system designed ...
Click here to enlarge Hewlett-Packard offers 3-phase PDU with power monitoring March 19, 2009 7:16 AM March 19, 2009--Hewlett-Packard's 14.4kVA Monitored PDU connects to a 50-amp (40-amp usable), 3-phase circuit using a Hubbell ...	Emcore receives active optical cable patent March 19, 2009 7:12 AM March 19, 2009-- Emcore Corp. received a patent award for its active optical cable technology. US Patent No. 7,494,287 B2 with broad ...
Monster, RedMere develop 'smart' ultra-thin HDMI-certified CE cables March 17, 2009 9:02 AM March 17, 2009 -- The Monster cables incorporate RedMere's MagnifEye active chip technology, providing 10.2 Gbit/sec data rates.	Hitachi Cable launches InfiniGreen optical active cables March 16, 2009 10:12 AM March 16, 2009 -- Hitachi Cable, Ltd. announced the upcoming launch of its InfiniGreen line of optical active cables, which will ...
Black Box unveils environmental monitoring system March 16, 2009 9:44 AM March 16, 2009 -- Black Box has released its AlertWerks II environmental monitoring system, a family of sensor hubs and plug-and-play ...	Click here to enlarge GAO Tek unveils enhanced optical power meter March 16, 2009 8:37 AM March 16, 2009--GAO Tek Inc.'s GAO800 Optical Power Meter is designed for fast field testing, optical network maintenance, and equipment ...
Click here to enlarge Ripley intros fiber-optic cleaver March 16, 2009 7:41 AM March 16, 2009--Ripley's FOC-SS fiber-optic cleaver, part of the Miller brand, is designed for applications that include field termination ...	ICC unveils residential catalog March 13, 2009 11:42 AM March 13, 2009--ICC's new 2009 Residential Structured Cabling Solutions catalog ioffers 36 pages of end-to-end residential connectivity ...
Atlona debuts audio/video balun extenders March 12, 2009 9:13 AM March 12, 2009--Atlona Technologies' Lynx CAT Extenders Series of video baluns is cascadable, allowing users to connect multiple ...	Click here to enlarge Telegartner intros Category 6A module March 11, 2009 1:32 PM March 11, 2009--Telegartner's fully shielded Category 6A Module K is designed for 10-Gbit Ethernet installation into the company's ...
Click here to enlarge Ripley adds fiber access tool March 10, 2009 12:14 PM March 10, 2009--Ripley's MSAT Mid-Span Access Tool, part of the Miller brand of products, is designed to allow simplified access ...	Click here to enlarge 3M designs Cat 5e-based quick connect system for OSP March 10, 2009 11:00 AM March 10, 2009--3M Communication Markets Division's Quick Connect System 2810 is designed as a tool-less copper block for OSP connections ...
Seikoh Giken to unveil fiber-optic connector cleaners March 10, 2009 10:00 AM March 10, 2009 -- At OFC/NFOEC 2009, Seikoh Giken will introduce a pair of new fiber-optic cleaning products. The HandiMate cleaning ...	Click here to enlarge Advantech intros industrial wireless access point March 10, 2009 9:45 AM March 10, 2009--Advantech's EKI-6311G 802.11 b/g Wireless Access Point, Client Bridge and Repeater offers standards-based and license-free ...
Click here to enlarge Belden develops data center heat containment system March 10, 2009 9:08 AM March 10, 2009--Belden has introduced an adaptive enclosure heat containment (AEHC) system for data centers designed to ensure the ...	The Light Brigade targets fiber optic active, passive devices March 9, 2009 12:03 PM March 9, 2009 -- Fiber-optic training company The Light Brigade announced that its new menu-based DVDs, "Fiber Optic Passive Devices" ...
Senko unveils field installable LC fiber-optic connector March 9, 2009 11:23 AM March 9, 2009 -- At OFC/NFOEC 2009, Senko Advanced Components will showcase its newest product, the XP Fit Plus LC field installable connector.	Click here to enlarge Snake Tray intros high capacity under-floor cable tray March 9, 2009 11:05 AM March 9, 2009 -- Snake Tray's Mega Snake high-capacity cable tray can now be installed under floors prior to and independent of ...
Wright Line's heat containment system integrates with APC, Chatsworth enclosures March 6, 2009 11:08 AM March 6, 2009 -- Wright Line announced today that its patent-pending Heat Containment System (HCS) is now available for third- party ...	Click here to enlarge Black Box intros digital media over Ethernet distribution system March 3, 2009 9:57 AM March 3, 2009 -- Black Box has introduced a high-definition, high-resolution video and audio over Ethernet (VAoE) media distribution ...
3M fiber dome closure supports tool-less installation, re-entry March 2, 2009 8:40 AM March 2, 2009 -- The Fiber Dome Closure FDC 10S from 3M Communication Markets Division is designed to give service providers a new ...	Click here to enlarge Siemon debuts Category 6A RJ-45 technology February 24, 2009 9:24 AM February 24, 2009--Siemon's Z-MAX end-to-end network cabling solution has been designed from the ground up at Siemon Labs to shatter ...
Pulse SFP 2x8 connector shields transceivers in Ethernet apps February 20, 2009 1:13 PM February 20, 2009 -- Pulse, a Technitrol company, has expanded its line of connectors and cages with a 2x8 small-form-factor-pluggable ...	Gateway platform enables I/O consolidation over 40G InfiniBand, 10-GbE February 17, 2009 3:26 PM February 17, 2009 -- Mellanox Technologies announced the immediate availability of its BridgeX gateway platform. Based on the company's ...
40G Infiniband switch targets data center, HPC markets February 13, 2009 1:27 PM February 13, 2009 -- Voltaire announced that it will design a high-performance 40 Gb/s InfiniBand switch module for the IBM BladeCenter ...	Click here to enlarge Cable-pulling tool provides 'elbow' room February 13, 2009 10:55 AM February 13, 2009 -- The Pull Elbow facilitates smooth pulls around corners and maintains a consistent cable bend radius.
Ultra-compact video encoder supports H.264 compression February 12, 2009 11:02 AM February 12, 2009 -- From Axis Communications, the M7001 video encoder is designed for integrating analog CCTV cameras or coverting ...	Click here to enlarge Preterminated fiber cassette for military applications February 11, 2009 2:23 PM February 11, 2009 -- An 8-strand singlemode MTP termination breaks out into 8 separate military-style ST connectors.
Click here to enlarge Vicon to launch IP-based access-control system February 11, 2009 2:21 PM February 11, 2009 -- The Vicon SMS access-control system will be launched at the ISC West Exhibition in early April.	Click here to enlarge ERICO's latest J-hook system 'grows on trees' February 11, 2009 2:17 PM February 11, 2009 -- The Cat Links product line is meant for a wide variety of cable, including fiber and large-diameter, as well as innerduct.
Click here to enlarge ITT intros Ethernet-MVB connector February 11, 2009 2:12 PM February 11, 2009 -- The Multifunction Vehicle Bus protocol is used in harsh transporation environments, particularly railway systems.	Click here to enlarge Bosch upgrades video-control system February 11, 2009 1:58 PM February 11, 2009 -- The LTC 8900 series Allegiant system is now based on Windows XP.
In-wall Wi-Fi/data/VoIP panel targets hospitality, enterprise markets February 4, 2009 9:02 AM February 4, 2009 -- HD Communications has brought forth an all-in-one, in-wall Wi-Fi, data, VoIP, and PoE data port device designed ...	Tyco Electronics intros QSFP 40G active optical cable assemblies February 3, 2009 7:08 AM February 3, 2009 -- Tyco Electronics has introduced new 40-Gbps Quad Data Rate (QDR)-speed PARALIGHT cable assemblies in a Quad ...
Click here to enlarge Belden unveils Banana Peel Plenum DS-3, DS-4 coax cables January 30, 2009 3:19 PM January 30, 2009 -- The composite cables are specifically designed for digital signal interconnect and cross-connect applications ...	Black Box updates catalog, Website January 30, 2009 10:26 AM January 30, 2009 -- The supplier of voice communications and data infrastructure products announced publication of the 2009 edition ...
Optical Cable Corp. debuts fiber-optic enclosure line January 29, 2009 12:56 PM January 29, 2009 -- Optical Cable Corporation has introduced its line of FiberOpticx OCO Enclosures, which the company says is designed ...	Click here to enlarge Molex unveils PoE+ connector module January 28, 2009 8:34 AM January 28, 2009--Molex's HyperJack 1000 Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) Integrated Connector Module (ICM) is designed for applications ...
Fluke Networks intros MetroScope-LT Carrier Ethernet analyzer January 28, 2009 8:25 AM January 28, 2009 -- Fluke Networks has introduced the MetroScope-LT, a Carrier Ethernet analyzer designed to provide the functionality ...	Kraton's 'advantaged' polymers offer expansion of TPE applications January 27, 2009 10:53 AM January 27, 2009 -- Kraton Polymers LLC has introduced a new family of engineered polymers designed to meet the market's demand ...
ON Semiconductor's PoE-PD controller chips meet PoE+ standards January 27, 2009 10:36 AM January 27, 2009 -- The company announced that its two integrated PoE-PD / DC-DC converter controllers have passed the latest PoE+ ...	Panduit unveils TX6A 10GIG copper cabling system January 23, 2009 12:50 PM January 23, 2009 -- The company claims the end-to-end Category 6A UTP system provides significant margin on all 10GBASE-T electrical ...
ADC to debut data center products at BICSI Winter Conference January 15, 2009 3:32 PM January 15, 2009 -- ADC will introduce new TrueNet structured cabling products at the 2009 BICSI Winter Conference in Orlando, Florida, ...	MovinCool offers spot air conditioner catalog January 15, 2009 12:13 PM January 15, 2009 -- MovinCool has published an expanded product catalog that offers complete features and specifications of all ...
Broadcom, Marvell unveil embedded Wi-Fi platforms January 12, 2009 1:43 PM January 12, 2009 -- At the 2009 International CES, Broadcom introduced a single-chip Wi-Fi router platform; the Broadcom BCM5356 ...	Raritan adds data center energy management capabilities January 7, 2009 2:47 PM January 7, 2009 -- To provide a more complete and accurate view of energy usage within the data center and branch offices, Raritan ...
Cables To Go adds USB extension devices January 7, 2009 9:35 AM January 7, 2009 -- At the 2009 International CES in Las Vegas, the company will introduce both wired and wireless products for running ...	Data center curtains separate cold and hot aisles January 6, 2009 12:41 PM January 6, 2009 -- The vinyl curtains are part of a system that provides physical separation of supply and return air in the data center.
Preterminated end-to-end copper system January 6, 2009 12:14 PM January 6, 2009 -- The system features the patented iPass connector, which is designed specifically for high-density applications.	10-GbE copper assemblies January 6, 2009 12:11 PM January 6, 2009 -- Best suited for 10- and 40-Gbit InfiniBand transmission, these QSFP assemblies incorporate proprietary technology.
Integrated patching and cable-management system January 6, 2009 12:06 PM January 6, 2009 -- VersaPOD includes vertical patch panels, which supply as many as 288 patching ports in the front and/or rear ...	Raised-floor sealer increases energy efficiency January 6, 2009 11:59 AM January 6, 2009 -- By reducing bypass airflow, the grommet can significantly impact cooling effectiveness in the data center.
Click here to enlarge Smart Pathways intros standards-compliant telecom conduit bodies January 6, 2009 10:31 AM January 6, 2009 -- The Smart LB telecommunications conduit bodies from Smart Pathways LLC maintain the bend radius requirements ...	Data center patch system incorporates 1728 fibers in 4U chassis December 18, 2008 3:17 PM December 18, 2008 -- LightWave Manufacturing & Services LLC has launched its Chameleon high density fiber optic patching system, ...
Emerson enhances Liebert CRAC unit, targeting large data centers December 17, 2008 11:17 AM December 17, 2008 -- Emerson Network Power has introduced chilled water-based computer room air conditioning unit (CRAC) that offers ...	Raritan intros KVM console for managing data center servers December 11, 2008 10:48 AM December 11, 2008 -- The Raritan T1900 helps manage servers in data centers, server rooms and other space-constrained environments.
South Korea's Fostec targets FTTX December 11, 2008 9:56 AM December 11, 2008 -- Fostec Inc., a fiber optic manufacturer based Seoul, South Korea, has introduced a series of optical communication ...	JDSU adds E1/datacom capability to SmartClass testers December 4, 2008 10:22 AM December 4, 2008 -- JDSU has unveiled its SmartClass E1/Datacom, a handheld tester for the installation and commissioning of E1 ...
Solarflare ships 10GBASE-T silicon to switch, server customers December 4, 2008 9:33 AM December 4, 2008 -- Solarflare Communications announced general availability of its second-generation 10GBASE-T PHY product to switch ...	Combo KVM switches feature PS/2-USB connectivity support December 1, 2008 2:35 PM December 1, 2008 -- ATEN Technology, Inc. has expanded its KVM switch offering with the introduction of the MasterView PS/2-USB ...
BelAir Networks releases 802.11n AP optimized for service providers November 24, 2008 10:53 AM November 24, 2008 -- BelAir Networks has introduced its BelAir20 Access Point (AP), billed as an "ultra-compact and easily powered" ...	Finisar debuts 40G parallel active optical cable November 20, 2008 10:07 AM November 20, 2008 -- Finisar has introduced its Quadwire, a 40- Gbit/sec optical link for data centers and high-performance computer ...
Gennum unveils quad 10-Gbit/sec CDR, targeting long reach Infiniband, 40-GbE, 100-GbE November 18, 2008 9:12 AM November 18, 2008 -- At this week's SC08 in Austin, TX, the company released its quad 10-Gbit/sec CDR, designed to extend copper ...	Zarlink expands ZLynx active optical cable line for data center interconnect November 18, 2008 8:08 AM November 18, 2008 -- The company's new 20 Gb/s ZLynx active optical cables with QSFP-to-QSFP and QSFP-to-CX4 terminations are showcased ...
SMC unveils 10GBASE-T product line November 17, 2008 9:39 AM November 17, 2008 -- At SC 08, SMC Networks introduced what it calls a complete Gigabit Ethernet (10-GbE) product line, with the ...	Aquantia unveils 10GBASE-T PHY November 17, 2008 8:51 AM November 17, 2008 -- Aquantia has begun sampling of its multi-rate 10GBASE-T PHY transceiver.
Avago intros all-metal fiber optic components for industrial networks November 13, 2008 1:38 PM November 13, 2008 -- The HFBR-15x5/25xx industrial-grade optical fiber modules from Avago Technologies leverage a full metal housing ...	ON Semiconductor adds legacy power supply support to integrated PoE-PD chip November 11, 2008 9:37 AM November 11, 2008 -- ON Semiconductor has announced the availability of the NCP1082 and NCP1083, a pair of integrated PoE-PD and ...
2-in-1 microscope inspection unit aids FTTH deployment November 7, 2008 9:39 AM November 7, 2008 -- JDSU has released the HD3-P to help prevent one of the leading causes of network downtime: contaminated, or "dirty," fiber.	Omron mass produces HDMI-over-fiber module November 6, 2008 9:42 AM November 6, 2008 -- Omron Electronic Components has announced the manufacturing release of its P1TX6A-SX51-01M transmitter optical ...
Onset intros Ethernet-based energy monitoring system November 3, 2008 10:10 AM November 3, 2008 -- Onset Computer's HOBO U30/ETH allows energy managers, facility managers, and others to implement facility-wide, ...	Fluke adds IPv6 security capabilities to OptiView network analyzer October 30, 2008 9:29 AM October 30, 2008 -- The growing threat from unknown IPv6 network devices is solved by the OptiView analyzer's new address detection ...
Click here to enlarge Neutrik intros low voltage camera/singlemode hybrid cable October 29, 2008 1:22 PM October 29, 2008 -- Neutrik has expanded its opticalCON line of pre-assembled mobile field cables to include what the company calls ...	GORE intros QSFP copper cable assemblies for InfiniBand apps October 28, 2008 12:19 PM October 28, 2008 -- W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. announced the addition of the GORE QSFP copper cable assemblies to its line of ...
Voltaire's 40G InfiniBand switches target data centers October 27, 2008 8:51 AM October 27, 2008 -- Voltaire Ltd. has released a line of quad data rate (QDR) 40-Gbit/sec Infiniband switches designed to bring ...	3M adds Fibrlok splices for fast, on-site analog video installations October 24, 2008 9:53 AM October 24, 2008 -- 3M Communication Markets Division recently introduced two new Fibrlok products in its Angle Fiber Splice AS ...
3M intros fiber dome stubbed terminal for FTTP networks October 23, 2008 10:49 AM October 23, 2008 -- The 3M Communications Markets Division has introduced new products designed to offer secure protection connections ...	JDSU adds triple-play, copper test features to T-BERD/MTS-4000 platform October 23, 2008 10:28 AM October 23, 2008 -- The company now bills the modular test instrument as a "full-capability, single-box solution for fiber, copper ...
OnPATH Technologies unveils 8G Fibre Channel switch October 23, 2008 9:46 AM October 23, 2008 -- OnPATH Technologies has introduced an 8 Gbps switch module for enterprise-class physical layer switching.	ADC boosts OmniReach FTTX portfolio October 16, 2008 12:55 PM October 16, 2008 -- ADC has expanded its OmniReach FTTX product suite with additional products for accelerating business and residential ...
DYMO label printers eliminate redundant label typing October 7, 2008 10:22 AM October 7, 2008 -- DYMO Industrial says its RHINO 6000 portable label printer and 6500 desktop label printer allow datacom installers ...	Clearfield debuts FieldSmart fiber wallbox September 22, 2008 9:23 AM September 22, 2008 -- The wallbox provides 12 to 24 ports of fiber management access and protection. Designs for both the outside ...
Click here to enlarge Snake Tray intros adjustable airflow manager for access floors September 19, 2008 3:33 PM September 19, 2008 -- The company announced that its Snake Air product now comes in an adjustable model to manage airflow in computer ...	Bel Fuse, Teranetics pair on high density 10GBASE-T platform September 17, 2008 9:13 AM September 17, 2008 -- Teranetics' dual-port 10GBASE-T PHY and Bel's 2x4 MagJack integrated connector enable 48 ports in one rack unit.
Motorola expands enterprise wireless portfolio September 17, 2008 8:56 AM September 17, 2008 -- The Motorola Point-to-Point (PTP) 200 series aims to provide enterprises and service providers with more affordable ...	Prysmian to expand optical fiber portfolio at FTTH Conference September 17, 2008 8:43 AM September 17, 2008 -- Prysmian Telecom Cables and Systems, suppliers of optical fiber solutions across the North America, will unveil ...
ADC showcases expanded OmniReach FTTP portfolio at FTTH Conference September 17, 2008 8:28 AM September 17, 2008 -- At the upcoming 2008 FTTH Conference & Expo, ADC will be showcasing space-saving additions to its OmniReach ...	SENKO intros XP Fit Plus field installable connector August 22, 2008 2:30 PM August 22, 2008 -- The pre-polished, pre-assembled connector is compatible with the standard SC connector. In place of epoxy, an ...
DegreeC announces miniaturization of airflow sensing head for instruments August 21, 2008 3:45 PM August 21, 2008 -- Degree Controls, Inc. (DegreeC) has released its Cambridge AccuSense PointFlow, billed as a micro head airflow/ ...	Bel-Stewart's RJ modular connectors now offered with environmentally protective coating August 20, 2008 10:21 AM August 20, 2008 -- The company says its exclusive EPP-918A compound shields contacts from corrosive elements and wear due to line ...
NetXen's quad-to-10-GbE intelligent NICs boost server connectivity August 18, 2008 10:21 AM August 18, 2008 -- Comprising an upgradeable quad-to-10 Gigabit LAN on motherboard (LOM) architecture for volume blade and rack ...	Corning Cable Systems expands 10G-ready FutureCom copper system August 13, 2008 10:59 AM August 13, 2008 -- Corning Cable Systems announced that its FutureCom 10TENe System exceeds international ISO/IEC 11801:2002 Amd1:2008 ...
Motorola intros 802.11n planning tools July 25, 2008 10:12 AM July 25, 2008 -- Via its Enterprise Mobility business, Motorola has introduced its 11n LANPlanner suite of 802.11n planning tools, ...	Water sensing, detection platform targets enterprise data center designs July 23, 2008 1:37 PM July 23, 2008 -- Invetex says its Halotile and Aquapede products, in conjunction with its Invetex monitoring system, comprise a ...
Telecom outlet box boasts self contained cable management July 23, 2008 12:47 PM July 23, 2008 -- RANDL Industries' patented 5 Square telecommunications outlet box supports the minimum bend radius requirements ...	Leviton intros fiber rack enclosures, splice trays July 22, 2008 2:15 PM July 22, 2008 -- Leviton has released its Opt-X Ultra series of high density fiber rack enclosures, along with a line of durable ...
Greenlee develops cable pull tension estimator July 22, 2008 11:16 AM July 22, 2008 -- Textron's Greenlee has introduced its PF8 Pull Force Estimator. The company says the product provides a quick and ...	Keyed LC fiber optic system ensures network physical layer security July 21, 2008 10:34 AM July 21, 2008 -- Panduit says its Keyed LC Fiber Optic System provides end-to-end keyed connectivity for all LC cabling and interconnect ...
Click here to enlarge Hubbell releases rack enclosure extension brackets July 15, 2008 1:29 PM July 15, 2008 -- Hubbell Wiring Systems has introduced its netSELECT 2-inch extension brackets, designed to increase the capacity ...	JDSU intros fiber optic inspection, cleaning and testing kits July 15, 2008 9:20 AM July 15, 2008 -- JDSU has released fiber optic test kits for applications including FTTX, LAN/WAN and data centers found in both ...
Click here to enlarge SENKO adds new fiber optic cleaning cloth July 11, 2008 3:04 PM July 11, 2008 -- SENKO Advanced Components has introduced its Smart Cleaner, a fiber optic cleaning cloth made especially for single ...	Corning Cable Systems debuts new fusion splicer July 11, 2008 2:34 PM July 11, 2008 -- Corning Cable Systems has introduced its OptiSplice M90e Fusion Splicer, billed as a feature-rich machine for networks ...
CommScope debuts Uniprise ReadyPATCH pre-terminated fiber and copper systems July 11, 2008 12:50 PM July 11, 2008 -- CommScope Enterprise Solutions has announced the dual North American release of its pre-terminated Uniprise ReadyPATCH ...	EXFO targets Web-based fiber plant monitoring July 8, 2008 10:29 AM July 8, 2008 -- EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering has released NQMSfiber 5.0, a Web-based fiber monitoring tool with sophisticated ...
Click here to enlarge RJ45 connectors offer built-in power surge protection July 7, 2008 10:13 AM July 7, 2008 -- Xmultiple's Surge Protection RJ45 Series connectors are designed to protect components connected to high speed data ...	Panduit launches infrastructure management system July 7, 2008 9:22 AM July 7, 2008 -- PANVIEW iQ is a physical infrastructure management system that automates documentation of physical layer connectivity ...
Click here to enlarge Mini digital coax cables serve HD, SDI, digital video apps July 1, 2008 10:46 AM July 1, 2008 -- Belden has announced the availability of its Brilliance Plenum Mini Digital Coax cable (Part # 1855P), a plenum ...	Handheld cleaver boosts fiber termination efficiency July 1, 2008 10:08 AM July 1, 2008 -- Sumitomo Electric Lightwave has introduced its FC-7R, a handheld, 1-step fiber cleaver with automatic blade adjustment ...
Attero Tech intros digital audio network platform June 30, 2008 12:49 PM June 30, 2008 -- Attero Tech has introduced its Outside-the-Box series of products, designed to enable installation of the company's ...	3Com unveils business-class 802.11n wireless products June 30, 2008 11:05 AM June 30, 2008 -- 3Com has enhanced its secure mobility platform for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMB) and enterprises with ...
Click here to enlarge ODM targets live fiber optic testing June 27, 2008 10:26 AM June 27, 2008 -- Optical Design Manufacturing (ODM), a supplier of fiber optic test equipment, has released its LFI [Live Fiber ...