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BISBEE’s BUZZ
The world
of Communications and Cabling is fast paced and stressful.
Sometime
things get a little crazy. Maybe you should follow these helpful hints to cope
with the pressure.
20 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Level of Insanity
1. At Lunch Time, Sit In Your Parked
Car With Sunglasses on and point a Hair Dryer At Passing Cars. See If They Slow
Down.
2. Page Yourself Over The Intercom. Don 't
Disguise Your Voice.
3. Every Time Someone Asks You To Do Something,
Ask If They Want Fries with that.
4. Put Your Garbage Can On Your Desk And Label It
"In."
5. Put Decaf In The Coffee Maker For 3 Weeks. Once
Everyone has Gotten Over Their Caffeine Addictions, Switch to Espresso.
6. In The Memo Field Of All Your Checks, Write
"For Smuggling Diamonds"
7. Finish All Your sentences with "In
Accordance With The Prophecy," "By your command," or "Live
Long and Prosper!"
8 Dont use any punctuation
9. As Often As Possible, Skip Rather Than Walk.
10. Order a Diet Water whenever you go out to eat with a
serious face.
11. Specify That Your Drive-through Order Is "To Go."
12. Sing Along At The Opera
13. Go To A Poetry Recital And Ask Why The Poems Don 't Rhyme
14. Put Mosquito Netting Around Your Work Area And Play tropical
Sounds All Day.
15. Five Days In Advance , Tell Your Friends You Can't Attend Their
Party Because You're Not In The Mood.
16. Have
Your Coworkers Address You By Your Wrestling Name, Rock Bottom.
17. When The Money Comes Out The ATM, Scream "I Won!, I
Won!"
18. When Leaving The Zoo, Start Running Towards The Parking lot,
Yelling "Run For Your Lives, They're Loose!!"
19. Tell Your Children Over Dinner. "Due To The Economy, We
Are Going To Have To Let One Of You Go."
20. Put Labels On All The Food In the Pantry. No Fat, Low Fat,
Reduced Fat, or Fat (but with Great Personality).
We hope to
visit with many of our industry professionals at the BICSI 2007 Fall Conference
in Las Vegas
(Sept. 10-13) at the MGM Grand. We are always hunting “for all the news that
you can use”.
But that’s
just my opinion,
Frank Bisbee
"Heard On The Street" Monthly Column
www.wireville.com
4949 Sunbeam Rd, Suite 16
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 645-9077 office
(904) 645-9058 fax
frank@wireville.com
BICSI 2007 Fall Conference Is Just Around The Corner!
The Fall
Conference takes place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada,
on September 10-13, 2007. BICSI invites you to take part in this phenomenal
Conference, with exciting presentations, keynotes, pre-conference seminars and
networking opportunities.
The Exhibit
Hall is almost sold out, so be prepared to see some of the industry's best
solutions and products. Get exclusive access to the information transport
systems industry through this conference, and learn all about the newest hot
topics.
There are a
number of new things debuting at this conference also, such as the new BICSI
merchandise line--BICSI Gear. Now with better customer service and better
products, we are looking to have you walk away from the conference with some
brand new BICSI gear! BICSI is also releasing its new interactive learning
network at this conference. BICSI CONNECT representatives are looking to meet
you down at the Exhibit Hall at the BICSI Booth, where you will be able to
see the demos.
The BICSI
Credential Holders Lounge is holding a door prize drawing for a flat-screen TV,
so make sure you stop by to fill out your drawing ticket. The Lounge is located
on the second level of the MGM
Grand Convention
Center, in Vista Ballroom 206-211. In addition to
all these brand new opportunities, don't forget about the first-class sessions,
brought to you by the leaders of our industry. Subjects discussed are relevant
to everyone, from first-timers to experienced professionals. The topics include
protecting your networks against hackers, AV systems, data centers, LEED, fiber
optics, horizontal cabling, stadium design, installation, and more. There's no
better time than now to sign up! Go to www.bicsi.org and click on the Fall Conference link.
This BICSI
Conference is too good to miss. The biggest value is the educational aspect.
BICSI is
bring parties together in a “WIN – WIN” scenario.
Lunch At BICSI With Netversity, Eaton Power Quality Company & Server Technology September 11 At 12:00
Netversity
Solutions, Eaton Power Quality Company and Server Technology invite you to
lunch on Tuesday September 11th from 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM in the
Premier Room (Room 318) at the MGM Grand Hotel, at the BICSI Las Vegas
Conference.
Power in
equipment cabinets and data centers (Small, Medium or Large) needs to be
efficient, abundant and under control!
Learn how
Netversity Solutions can work with you in developing solutions for power
distribution and remote power control from Eaton Power Quality Company and
Server Technology.
There will
be two presentations (one from Eaton Power Quality Company and one from Server
Technology) to get you the information you need to be up to date on power
issues.
Seating is
limited so get there early!!
Tuesday
September 11th from 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM in the Premier Room (Room
318) at the MGM Grand Hotel.
Hosted by;
Roman
Dabrowski, RCDD, Netversity Solutions, Rdabrowski@netversity.ca,
416-428-4641
NetClear 10G Channels Co-exist With Lower Category Cabling And Meet 10G Channel Specifications
Ortronics/Legrand and Berk-Tek, a
Nexans Company, announced that their warranted NetClear GTX 10G UTP cabling
system can be installed alongside existing NetClear structured cabling systems
within the same pathway without degradation of the performance of either
system. Tests were performed at the Nexans Data
Communications Competence
Center, which placed
Berk-Tek's LANmark-10G Augmented Category 6 in the same raceway as LANmark-1000
and LANmark-2000 Category 6 cables. Both were unaffected with the LANmark-10G
cable continuing to meet all the requirements of the draft TIA 568B.2-10
Augmented Category 6 specifications.
Tests at the Nexans DCCC included
the worst case 6-around-1 configuration where a NetClear GTX channel, comprised
of LANmark-10G and Ortronics Clarity 10G connectors, was inserted into the
center of a bundle that included 7 NetClear GT2 channels around the
outside. NetClear GT2 channels consist
of Berk-Tek's LANmark-1000 Category 6 cable and Ortronics Clarity 6
connectivity. The NetClear GTX
4-connector channels passed the Augmented Category 6 channel specifications for
both internal parameters, as well as all alien crosstalk parameters.
"The industry leading
performance of the LANmark-10G cable combined with the co-engineered Clarity
10G termination products from Ortronics, allows the NetClear GTX channels to be
intermixed with channels of lower category performance, without interference
" states Jim Frey, Copper Products Manager for Berk-Tek. "No other 10G UTP cabling system
available today can offer this kind of flexibility and performance," he
added.
"Another unique feature of the
NetClear GTX 10 Gb/s system is that the Clarity patch cords are stranded and
available in lengths down to 3 feet, which is less than the minimum 7 foot
lengths offered by other cabling manufacturers. The design of these patch cords
also allows these cords to be adjacent to other category patch cords at the
workstation without impacting their 10G performance. This reduces cost and eliminates the need to
manage excessive lengths of cordage in the TR or data center, while providing
better 10 Gb/s system performance" states Gregg LaFontaine, Senior Copper
Products Manager for Ortronics/Legrand.
Ortronics/Legrand and Berk-Tek were
instrumental in providing their combined engineering expertise to the IEEE
P802.3an to define the cabling system requirements for 10 Gigabit Ethernet over
twisted pair cable media.
As a result, both the NetClear GTS
(FTP), introduced in January 2005, and NetClear GTX (UTP), introduced in May
2005, became the first to offer two complete channel solutions with guaranteed
compliance to all current and future 10G channel specifications identified by
the IEEE and TIA committees.
About the NetClear Alliance
NetClear is a Technology Alliance
between Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company, and Ortronics/Legrand to provide advanced,
end-to-end co-engineered solutions for enhanced Category 5e, Category 6,
Augmented Category 6 - 10 Gigabit and optical fiber channels - all backed by a
25-year warranty. www.berktek.com. www.ortronics.com.
RHINO Professional Labeling Tools Hires Taz Cantrell As Regional Sales Manager
Taz Cantrell to Manage Sales for North Central U.S. Region
RHINO Professional Labeling Tools is proud to announce the hiring of Thomas
(Taz) Cantrell for the position of Central Regional Sales Manager. Mr. Cantrell
brings to the position over 16 years of telecommunications experience, nine
directly in sales and sales management.
“We are very excited to have Taz on our RHINO team,” stated Ernie Racenet,
Global Business Unit Director of RHINO. “Taz brings an excellent depth of
experience in regional sales management, distribution and end user education in
similar technology categories. This experience will allow him to have an
immediate and substantial positive impact on our business.”
“Taz has many years experience not only growing key business accounts and
sales, but also training and educating his sales teams, distributors, end users
and even industry professionals,” continued Keith Smith, RCDD and Strategic
Account Manager with RHINO. “RHINO prides itself in the close relationships it
has built with its customers, and education is a key component in those
relationships. Taz’s knowledge of the industry and personable demeanor will be essential
in growing awareness of the RHINO brand while building and maintaining close
customer ties.”
Prior to joining RHINO, Mr. Cantrell held sales management positions with IDEAL
Industries and Wavetek, and other sales positions with Data Voice Supplies and
Services and Nbase Communications. He was also a proud member of the U.S. Navy.
The hiring of Taz Cantrell is in line with the recent sales expansion effort of
RHINO. www.rhinolabeling.com
KITCO Fiber Optics Announces Evening Courses
KITCO Fiber Optics is pleased to
announce that the Certified Technician and Certified Military (Shipboard)
courses are now available in evening courses.
These courses are designed to allow busy technicians the opportunity to
train with the same 40-hour courses that KITCO teaches in a one-week format
from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The Evening
Courses are offered at KITCO’s Virginia Beach Training Facility from 6:00 PM –
10:00 PM Monday – Friday and will prepare students for the Electronics
Technicians Association (ETA) Certified Fiber Optic Installer (CFOI) and
Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) certifications. The cost for the Shipboard Course is
$2,355.00 and $1,955.00 for the Certified Technician Course (including ETA
certification). All materials and
toolkits are included in the price.
These courses also qualify attendees for BICSI CEC’s (Continuing
Education Credits).
Certified Fiber Optic Installer,
Technician and Shipboard courses are still offered during the day as usual, as
well as Aviation Fiber Optic Courses, Hermaphroditic Courses and TFOCA
classes. The evening classes were added
due to increased demand from technicians currently performing copper
installations who need to learn how to install, terminate and test fiber optic
cables in order to remain competitive in an industry that is rapidly changing
from copper to fiber topologies.
The
Certified Technician course is designed to provide students with the hands-on
knowledge and ability to successfully terminate a variety of ST, SC, FC and
Small Form Factor (SFF) connectors; perform fusion splicing, mechanical
splicing, and assemble a splice enclosure. Additionally, students will be
trained to fully test and troubleshoot fiber optic cables and fiber optic
systems using an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR).
The 2 Week
Shipboard Fiber Optics Course has been approved by the Chief of Naval Education
and Training (CNET) as an equivalent to their Fiber Optic Maintenance
Technician Course (A-670-0063) and KITCO is the Navy’s exclusive provider of
this course. Taught for the Navy at various Naval Bases, this course is
in strict adherence to MIL-STD-2042B(SH) and NTSM-408. All KITCO
instructors have real world experience having spent literally thousands of
hours terminating, splicing and testing fiber optic cable systems on over 200
U.S. Navy ships and submarines. This course is the most comprehensive,
hands-on shipboard fiber optic training available anywhere.
The
Certified Military Courses (Shipboard) are scheduled for September 17 – 28 and
November 5 – 16, and the Certified Technician Courses are scheduled for October
15 – 26 and December 3 – 14. www.kitcofo.com
KITCO is an ISO -9000-2001 Certified Company
BOMA International Webinars; BOMA Energy Efficiency Program (BEEP)
Sponsored
by the BOMA Foundation and EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Program
Course 5
Valuing
Energy Enhancement Projects & Financial Returns
Thursday,
August 16, 2007
2:00 to
4:00 p.m., ET
Course 5
teaches the use of financial metrics and tools to calculate and sell
enhancement projects to owners, asset managers and tenants by highlighting the
positive financial and environmental impacts of improved energy performance.
Course 6
Building an
Energy Awareness Program
Thursday,
October 18, 2007
2:00 to
4:00 p.m., ET
Course 6
rounds out the series by focusing on how to create an effective awareness
program, communicate accomplishments and benefits to key stakeholders, as well
as provide samples and templates for attendees to easily customize.
Registration
Register
for Course 5 or 6 Today
You will
receive instructions for accessing the Webinar approximately 48 hours prior to
each offering. Web access is required to participate in these Webinars.
Registration
Fees
BOMA
members: $99 for each Webinar in the series.
Non-BOMA
members: $124 for each Webinar in the series.
The BOMA
Foundation’s BOMA Energy Efficiency Program (BEEP) is an innovative program
teaching property owners, managers, and operators important no- and low-cost
strategies for optimizing equipment, people, and practices to reduce energy use
and cost. For more information about
BEEP, visit www.boma.org/beep.
Top Stories At Environmental Building News
Antimicrobial
Chemicals in Building Materials: Hygiene or Harm?
Tristan
Roberts
Fear of
infection is hardly a new phenomenon, but it seems to have risen to a fever
pitch in recent years. Modern medicine appeared to have all but conquered
infectious disease decades ago-but in the last three decades our society's
confidence in that victory has unraveled. Diseases like AIDS, anthrax,
"mad cow disease," severe acute respiratory syndrome,
antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis, and bird flu have perplexed and challenged
the medical establishment, and popular culture and the press have seized on
reawakened fears of uncontrollable diseases, reporting on health emergencies
around the globe with ever greater fervency.
The market
for antibacterial lotions, soaps, and wipes has exploded, and antimicrobial
compounds are now common in other consumer items like shampoos, deodorants,
shoes and apparel, and food-preparation and storage items, despite widespread
evidence that these compounds often don't work as advertised. But now even our
buildings are getting in on the trend. The use of chemicals in building
products, especially to kill mold, is centuries-old, but antimicrobial
chemicals are proliferating in heretofore rarely seen places: furniture,
flooring, wallcoverings, textiles, countertops, sunshades, doorknobs and
push-plates, ductwork, and caulking.
This
article examines applications of antimicrobials in buildings, asking whether
they are warranted, and looking at how antimicrobials work. It also explores
health and safety concerns and suggests ways to make buildings more hygienic,
with or without antimicrobials.
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Other
Current Stories from Environmental Building News:
Report Says
Green Still Doesn't Drive Building Costs
Nadav Malin
Having
updated their influential 2004 study of the cost of green building with new
data, Lisa Fay Matthiessen and Peter Morris of Davis Langdon still come to the
same conclusion. There are so many huge cost factors in construction that it is
not possible to detect any statistically significant difference between the
cost of green and non-green buildings, they report in "Cost of Green
Revisited," released in July 2007. Based on an analysis of the budgets for
221 projects, of which 86 were pursuing some level of LEED certification, the
report concludes that "buildings cannot be budgeted based on
averages," leaving open the question of whether, for any given building, a
green agenda affects its cost.
To read the
full article:
http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm?fileName=160805a.xml
Carnegie
Introduces SurfaceIQ Wall coverings
Nadav Malin
The wall
covering company Carnegie, maker of Xorel and other non-PVC wall coverings, has
introduced a line of polyethylene wallcoverings with an affordable price of
$22.50 per yard ($24.20/m; net wholesale rate). The Surface iQ line,
manufactured by Len-Tex Corporation, has been available directly from the
manufacturer since 2005. Carnegie's offerings include seven new patterns in a
range of colors.
To read the
full article:
http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm?fileName=160810b.xml
Light-Emitting
Diodes: Chasing White Light
Allyson
Wendt
Light-emitting
diodes (LEDs) use semi-conducting materials to turn electricity into light;
electrons jump from one material to another, emitting photons as they travel.
While LEDs use very little electricity, they also produce relatively small
amounts of light.
To read the
full article:
http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm?fileName=160820b.xml
BuildingGreen,
Inc. is publisher of the nation's oldest publication on sustainable design and
construction and the leading national directory of green building products. For
more information on BuildingGreen and its resources on environmentally
responsible design and construction, visit www.BuildingGreen.com, e-mail
info@buildinggreen.com, or call 800-861-0954 (outside the U.S. and Canada, call
802-257-7300). BuildingGreen is an independent, socially responsible, company
based in Brattleboro, Vermont. www.buildinggreen.com
TIA Welcomes New Staff to Leadership Team
New VPs, Directors bring years of industry experience to help guide TIA’s rapid growth.
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is pleased to announce the
addition of four new members of its leadership team as part of its efforts to
augment its member companies’ strategies during this period of market growth in
the communications industry. TIA’s newest staff include: Ed Mikoski, VP-Standards
and Business Development; Suzanne Ugast, VP-Marketing and Business
Development; Carolyn Holmes Lee, Director, Legislative and Government
Affairs; and Lora Ann Magruder, Director, Member Relations.
Mikoski will be responsible for coordination of TIA’s influential work in the
standards development arena. He joins TIA after holding similar positions at
the Electronic Components, Assemblies and Materials Association and with the
Electronic Industries Alliance. Mikoski possesses 30 years of experience in the
technology sector shepherding the development of numerous standards that have
benefited the communications sector of the high-tech industry.
Ugast will steer TIA’s future growth as the leading advocate for the
information, communications and entertainment technology industry. Ugast brings
20 years of experience in the marketing profession, exclusively in
telecommunications and technology and will be responsible for managing the
association’s Marketing and Communications, Membership, and Web Development
departments. Ugast will also lead the effort to create and implement a
marketing and branding campaign to grow TIA’s membership while promoting the
work in the association’s policy, standards, business and networking events and
market intelligence reports.
Holmes Lee comes to TIA this month after managing federal and state government
affairs for 3M, where she showed effectiveness and a grasp of tech-related
issues like telecom, energy and the environment, and tax policy. Prior to 3M,
Holmes Lee was Legislative Director in the office of Senator Olympia Snowe of
Maine, a prominent member of the Commerce Committee that oversees many issues
important to TIA members. Before serving with Snowe, Holmes Lee was a
legislative assistant handling national issues for Congresswoman Sue Kelly from
1998-2001.
Magruder comes to TIA after 7 years as Director of Membership for the
Organization for the Promotion and Advancement of Small Telecommunications
Companies (OPASTCO), where she developed the group’s campaigns for recruiting
and retaining members. She has an illustrious career in the communications
industry: prior to OPASTCO, Magruder was Government Relations Manager for the
National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), and she began her career with the
U.S. Telephone Association. http://www.tiaonline.org.
Release Regarding OFS Patent Litigation
Draka Comteq Americas, Inc, a joint venture of Alcatel-Lucent and Draka
Holding NV and a leading manufacturer of optical fiber, fiber optic cables, and
copper communications cables, has formally responded to a lawsuit for alleged
patent infringement filed against it in North Carolina Federal Court by
Furukawa Electric North America ("FENA"), owner of OFS Fitel.
In its response, Draka Comteq Americas completely and categorically denied all
allegations that it has infringed any patents allegedly owned by FENA.
Draka Comteq Americas also asserted counterclaims based on the unenforceability
of the patents that FENA has asserted.
In addition, Draka Comteq Americas has filed a patent infringement case
against FENA and its subsidiary, OFS Fitel, in the U.S District Court in
Marshall , Texas . In that case, Draka Comteq Americas identifies at
least eight valid and enforceable U.S. patents that FENA and OFS Fitel
infringe, and requests as a remedy both monetary damages and injunctive
relief.
"Draka Comteq Americas is an industry leader in developing relevant
intellectual property. As such, we take our position surrounding
intellectual property, as well as our obligations as a good corporate citizen,
very seriously," stated Jacques Blanc, Chief Operating Officer for Draka
Comteq. "Our response in the North Carolina lawsuit demonstrates our
strong belief that Draka Comteq Americas has not infringed anyone's patent
rights and that we will be totally vindicated in this proceeding."
Mr. Blanc further stated “Indeed, our review of this matter demonstrated that
it was actually FENA and OFS Fitel -- and not us -- that were engaging in
patent infringement, and that they were doing so by violating numerous Draka
Comteq Americas patents. These improper acts of infringement necessitated
our commencement of the lawsuit in Texas , where we are confident we will
prevail."
Draka
is a 97 year old wire and cable company engaged worldwide in providing
innovative cabling solutions for a wide range of applications. A top five
cabler worldwide, Draka focuses its solutions through:
Draka Comteq, providing communications cabling solutions and Draka Cableteq,
providing low-voltage and specialty cabling solutions. www.drakacomteq.us
Light Brigade Announces Three-day Fiber Characterization Course
The Light
Brigade has announced the newest addition to its arsenal of fiber optic
training titled Fiber Characterization: PMD, CD, and ORL. This three-day course
not only provides the classroom instruction necessary to understand the theory
and principles of fiber characterization, it also includes hands-on instruction
on fiber-optic splicing, connector inspection and cleaning, span testing, and
documentation.
Over the past
twenty years, fiber optic cables have come to handle exponentially increasing
bandwidth demands. As network speeds increase, optical dispersion compensation
becomes more critical for maintaining high signal quality and low bit error
rates. Transmission equipment manufacturers often will not guarantee the
performance of their systems unless polarization mode dispersion (PMD),
chromatic dispersion (CD), and optical return loss (ORL) tests have been
documented. These vital tests require an understanding of the importance of
optical cleanliness of the optical connections as well as how to properly
perform reflection measurements using an optical time-domain reflectometer
(OTDR).
Day one of the
course includes classroom review of basic optical theory, standards,
transmission basics, fiber types, connectors, test equipment, installation,
systems, and the theory and principles of dispersion.
Day two
specifically focuses on OTDRs, detailing the types available and how they
function, as well as give practical experience with OTDR calibration and setup,
loss measurement, and the proper use of deadzone boxes and terminators for
reflectance measurement.
During day
three, attendees will build an 80-km span using G.655 fiber (at 1,550 nm), and
a 50-km span using G.652 fiber (at 1,310 nm). After testing and documenting
these spans for PMD and CD, the attendees will insert dispersion-compensating
modules into each span and then re-test for the new dispersion values.
Company Information
Since
1987 The Light Brigade has instructed
30,000 attendees in its public and custom classes. The company offers courses
nationwide covering basic fiber optic design, maintenance and testing plus
advanced courses such as FTTx, DWDM, SONET, PMD/CD, and video for traffic or
surveillance. The Light Brigade has produced professional-quality educational
DVDs, videos and CDs, and a self-paced FTTx/PON computerized training module.
All of The Light Brigade's training materials are non-vendor specific and
demonstrate theory and techniques applicable to any manufacturer's product.
Coleman Cable’s 3-Outlet Extension Cord Delivers ‘Power Where You Need It’
Coleman
Cable Inc. (CCI) introduces the Cord Runner™ extension cord featuring three
evenly spaced outlets, instead of just one outlet at the end. The new product
is ideal for landscaping, workshops, holiday lighting or any job-site requiring
multiple tasks in different areas.
The Cord
Runner has a heavy-duty 14-gauge STW outdoor rated cord that is durable,
reliable and flexible even in the coldest weather. Each evenly spaced outlet
has a power indicator light to let you know when the power is on. The extension
cord is available in 6 ft. and 25ft. lengths and green or yellow jacket.
“The Cord
Runner makes it easier and safer to power multiple tasks using just one
extension cord,” said Blaine Ballard, CCI product manager. “And because the
Cord Runner’s three outlets are conveniently spaced, it provides much more
flexibility in running tasks in different areas. The new Cord Runner is yet
another solution from Coleman Cable delivering power where you need it.” www.colemancable.com
Copper Trunk Cable Assemblies
Leviton is pleased to introduce pre-terminated, factory-tested
Copper Trunk cable assemblies; the ideal solution for fast, simplified Data
Center installations.
Leviton Copper Trunks are custom-configured in pre-engineered
lengths using connectors to meet the specific needs of each application. By shifting much of the assembly work to the
factory, pre-terminated copper trunks offer significantly reduced installation
time.
Leviton
Copper Trunks utilize standard QuickPort® jacks which are compatible
with Leviton's full line of QuickPort panels. Use of standardized panels allows
trunks to be installed alongside individual cable runs or other media types.
Leviton
Copper Trunks are offered in both UTP and Shielded versions of CAT 6A, CAT 6,
and CAT 5e performance. All UTP jacks utilize Leviton's patented Retention
Force Technology™ (RFT) for consistent long-term connections. Plug terminations
feature Leviton's SlimLine plug with "snagless" strain relief boot.
Each
trunk assembly receives a unique serial number, and individual cables are
numbered relative to that serial number. A braided
sleeve bundles individual cables into an aesthetic and cohesive trunk assembly
while the included pulling eye protects terminations during shipment and
installation.
Pre-terminated cable assemblies are 100%
factory tested, and are eligible for the Leviton Lifetime Product and System
Performance Warranty without any additional on-site field-testing.
For more information on this or other
Leviton products, log onto www.leviton.com
Corning Cable Systems Grants License to Preformed Line Products
PLP to use Corning’s
OptiTap™ Connector technology in optical terminal designs
Corning
Cable Systems, part of Corning Incorporated’s (NYSE: GLW) Telecommunications
segment, and Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ:PLPC) announce the signing
of a license agreement, the terms of which provide PLP with a non-exclusive
license to certain optical fiber terminal patents.
The
industry leader in preconnectorized FTTx solutions, Corning Cable Systems is
licensing the optical terminal patents to Preformed Line Products (PLP).
Corning will also be supplying PLP with its OptiTap™ Connectors, the
ideal solution for factory-terminated, environmentally sealed and hardened
connectors for use in drop cable deployments in optical access networks. The
hardened connector significantly reduces the terminal and drop cable
installation time for subscriber connection, thereby reducing the total
installed cost of deployment.
“PLP is
pleased to be able to address the growing market demand for preconnectorized
optical terminals,” said John Hofstetter, director of marketing and sales for
PLP. “PLP’s innovative COYOTE® Closure designs, coupled with
Corning’s OptiTap Connector technology, can advance the use of cost-effective
preconnectorized products in FTTx deployments.”
“This
agreement will enable Corning and PLP to further promote and participate in
global FTTx applications,” said Dr. Bernhard Deutsch, director of marketing and
market development for Corning Cable Systems public networks. “Customers will
benefit from having an additional source for preconnectorized terminals to make
deployments faster, easier, more reliable and less costly.”
Through its
Evolant® Solutions for Access Networks, Corning Cable Systems offers
specialized portfolios of innovative products and services that enable
customers to cost-effectively deploy fiber in the last mile. For additional
information on Corning Cable Systems, contact a customer service representative
at 1-800-743-2675, toll free in the United States, or (+1) 828-901-5000,
international, or visit www.corning.com/cablesystems.
SCA Offers Free Cabling Training Curriculum For Schools
Includes 200+ PowerPoint Slides And Instructor Guide
The Structured Cabling Association, Inc., the professional society of structured
cabling, has created a free PowerPoint presentation for schools wanting to
offer training in structured cabling installation for communications and
security systems. The free SCA program was created to allow schools to include
cabling in their telecommunications or information technology curriculum as
early as high school to encourage students to consider this lucrative
profession.
Teaching
communications cabling needs to be included in technical programs as early as
the high school level.” says Tom Collins, Professor at Gateway Community &
Technical College in Cincinnati, a founder of the SCA and a contributor to the
curriculum. “Many schools have communications programs but lack the materials
to teach a cabling course, essential to the overall understanding of
communications technology. Developing such a course is not easy for most
instructors. The SCA, true to its non-profit professional society outlook,
created this program to distribute free to instructors to facilitate teaching
cabling and particularly to encourage younger students to consider a career in
cabling, where jobs currently are readily available.”
The four-part series
includes over 200 PowerPoint slides keyed to the SCA textbook, Data, Voice and Video Cabling published
by Delmar Learning. Topics include introduction to communications cabling,
introduction to structured cabling, structured wiring and wiring practices and
fiber optics in structured cabling. The PowerPoint slides are editable to allow
instructors to adapt the presentations to their classes and add other relevant
materials to the slides. The materials are easily integrated into in a telecommunications or information
technology curriculum. With the current interest in residential cabling to
support broadband connections like fiber to the home, the material is also
appropriate for many electrical training programs and apprenticeships.
Schools
may download the presentations from the SCA website. Access to the program is
available to SCA-approved schools offering SCA certification programs and
SCA-registered schools who wish to teach an introductory cabling course without
the complete SCA certification curriculum.
The Structured Cabling
Association, Inc. is a non-profit professional society founded in 2006 to
promote education and certification of those working with structured cabling.
SCA offers online tutorials on “What Is Cabling” and "The Tech Home"
at http://www.scausa.org
HELLERMANNTYTON Launches New Corporate Website
HellermannTyton North America
launches a new corporate website featuring greatly enhanced product information
and advanced search capabilities. The new website, found at www.hellermann.tyton.com,
makes it easy for users to locate the precise product they need - by using the
search function or by browsing the product selection to find the required
solution. The product directory,
featuring the company's cable management, identification, and network
connectivity products, can be drilled down so that representative photos,
drawings, and product specification information of each part number can be
quickly viewed online. The website also
highlights the company's key markets and product sets associated with
each. Samples and literature can be
ordered online as well as guidance on where to buy HellermannTyton
products. Links to HellermannTyton
companies around the globe are also provided.
Highlighted on the home page of the
website are the company's latest press releases and a "what's new"
section for featured products and announcements.
The company's new SwiftMark
automatic label printer and applicator, RapidNet pre-terminated network cabling
system, and the latest Engineered Fastening Solutions catalog are just some of
the featured items on the site - demonstrating the company's activity in the
wire harnessing, voice and data, and automotive markets.
Follow this link to download a
high-resolution, printable screen shot of the HellermannTyton Corporate Home
Page (~1Mb):
http://www.hellermanntyton.us/uploadedImages/Corporate_Site/Email/ht_website
FOA Creates Web Site To Assist Users In Planning & Installing Fiber Optic Communications Systems
The FOA has
filled a void in the information available about fiber optics, creating a web
site devoted to information useful to the end user who is considering using
fiber optics in their communications systems or planning and installing a
network. The end user, who owns and uses communications systems, often finds it
hard to get information about fiber optics aimed specifically at them. Industry
standards are written by and for manufacturers. Most training material is
written to train installation techs, the group the FOA focuses on with its
certification programs.
The FOA has
created a special section of its website where end users can find answers to
their questions on fiber optics or even find out what questions to ask. In
addition, it includes step-by-step recommendations for making a decision
whether fiber is the best choice for them, planning the system, choosing
components, communications system equipment and even a contractor to install
everything.
As a
non-profit professional society chartered to promote fiber optics, the FOA
offers an unique, unbiased perspective on this process that can assist users in
making the best choices for their needs.
Besides basic information needed by users, the web site has links to
many technical references and standards they will find helpful. The web site is
http://www.thefoa.org/user/
Green Technology World Conference
The
Green Technology World Conference
is the premier event focused on educating you about technologies, essential
issues, and trends that enable companies to operate more efficiently, thereby
creating a positive impact
on both your businesses and the environment. The event will be held September
11th-12th at the Los Angeles
Convention Center.
And
now you can register to attend this groundbreaking event for FREE. You
get to attend the breakout sessions, keynote presentations, roundtable
discussions, networking receptions, and the exhibit hall filled with companies
demonstrating the latest “clean and environmentally friendly” technologies for
no cost when you register in advance.
You
can register for your free pass here
CUTTING EDGE CONFERENCE PROGRAM:
We
recently released the complete conference program for the
Green Technology World Conference. These sessions were carefully created to
offer the most useful, relevant information possible, focusing on providing
real-world examples from leading companies using green technologies. And each
of the sessions and roundtable discussions will be led by speakers selected
from hundreds of applicants, representing some of most innovative companies
utilizing clean and green technologies, including Cisco, Toyota, AMD, Ericsson,
and many more.
Below
is a list of the sessions being offered over
the two-day Green Technology World Conference:
- Top Ten Ways to be
GREEN through Better Networking
- Maximizing Benefits
of a Virtual Workforce
- Empowering
Teleworking with IP Telephony and Web Services
- Virtual Meetings: A
Faster Path to Lowered Emissions
- Alleviating the
Carbon Footprint of Corporate Travel though Conferencing, Collaboration
and Video Conferencing
- Green Case Study:
Pat Lobb Toyota
- The Greening of the
Data Center – A Roundtable Discussion
- Paving the Way for
a Greener Approach to Deploying Telecom Networks
- Advanced TCA —
Green Conferencing in Data Centers
- Truly Green
Application Specific Computer Design
- The Future of Green
Technology – A Roundtable Discussion
You
can read full descriptions of these sessions, along with learn more about the
speakers presenting at the event here.
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY OFFERS REAL SOLUTIONS:
Again,
you can attend this unique, groundbreaking event for FREE if you register in advance. This
is an outstanding opportunity for you to not only benefit your company but also
have a positive impact on the environment and the world
as
a whole. Come and learn more about these new green technologies, network with
others in a similar position to learn of their successes or failures in
previous efforts, and perhaps most importantly meet with leading vendors of
these
technologies
ready to offer you real solutions for your company to implement your own green
program.
I
hope you will participate in the Green Technology World Conference,
and I look forward to seeing you in Los Angeles.
Regards,
The
Green Technology World Conference Team
CommScope and Axis Communications Form Alliance
CommScope, Inc. (NYSE: CTV), a
global leader in infrastructure solutions for communications networks, in
support of the delivery of intelligent building solutions to its customers, has
announced an alliance with Axis Communications, the global leader in the
network video market.
Today, one of the more pervasive
trends in the security industry is convergence, according to Mark Peterson,
senior vice president, Global Marketing, Enterprise, CommScope. "In order
to be more diligent and efficient with security programs, many companies are
merging physical security departments with IT departments," he said.
"In addition, many organizations are planning to add more intelligence to
buildings, where data, building automation and safety and surveillance systems
all converge on a single infrastructure platform. With this alliance, CommScope
and Axis help bring the intelligent building to their customers.
"In order to allow our
customers to deploy a high quality, top performing, and seamless network for
all IP devices, CommScope is combining our strengths in the physical
infrastructure space with the strength of companies that have their own unique
expertise," said Peterson. "In the security space, Axis has the clear
leadership and expertise in IP-based video surveillance. We believe that the
alliance represents a great way to help our customers receive exceptional
intelligent building solutions."
As part of CommScope's Alliance
program, the relationship with Axis Communications should open opportunities
for CommScope to promote the idea of an intelligent building infrastructure to
customers around the world by linking them to an expert in converged
surveillance operations.
Both CommScope and Alliance plan to
engage in cross-training programs with their sales force. "We believe the
training will assist with the delivery of prompt responses to customers'
needs," said Peterson. "In addition, this alliance may cultivate the
need for more education within the consulting community about convergence -
recognizing the potential benefits from the collaborative designs of
surveillance systems and IT network infrastructures."
"CommScope is helping us
communicate more effectively to our customers the importance and benefits of an
intelligent building network system where all applications, from servers to
video surveillance system, are converged onto one infrastructure
platform," said Fredrik Nilsson, general manager of Axis Communications.
"We are thrilled to have an opportunity to build upon CommScope's
expertise while delivering the latest converged video security solutions to our
customers." http://www.axis.com. http://www.commscope.com
Colleges, Universities Are Improving Emergency Communications Systems
Driven by
concern over recent high-profile crimes and natural disasters on campus,
colleges and universities are aggressively upgrading their emergency
communications systems, according to the latest survey of members by ACUTA, the
Association for Communications Technology Professionals in Higher Education.
In a survey
done at the recent ACUTA annual conference, attended by more than 400 ACUTA
members from institutions all over the U.S. and Canada, 81 percent of those
surveyed either have upgrades in progress or will begin them within the next 12
months. Asked if these upgrades are in response to high-profile events – such
as the shootings at Virginia Tech University earlier this year – 89 percent
said there was a connection.
Sixty-three
percent of respondents at the schools planning or implementing upgrades said
their upgrades are in progress, while 20 percent expect the upgrades within a
year, and the remainder are still in the discussion stage.
The areas
where most colleges and universities are focusing their attention are in e-mail
and text alerts, voice alerts, alarms and sirens, and emergency annunciator
systems. Other frequently cited areas are video surveillance, 911 and E911
systems, call boxes, electronic signage, and safety personnel.
While 71
percent of survey respondents said their school is well prepared or adequately
prepared for a natural disaster – with 29 percent judging themselves poorly
prepared – when it comes to a major crime on campus, that percentage dropped to
57 percent judging themselves well or adequately prepared, with 43 percent
considering themselves poorly prepared.
“Clearly,
ACUTA member colleges and universities are responding to the concerns of
students, faculty, staff, and the public by working to improve their emergency
notification and response,” said Jeri Semer, executive director of ACUTA. “As
another school year begins, we all hope that these improvements will help keep
campuses safer.”
Asked how
important the various elements of campus emergency notifications are to them,
the ACUTA survey respondents emphasized 911 and E911 systems as most important,
followed by e-mail and text alerts, safety personnel, voice alerts, call boxes,
alarms and sirens, and video surveillance.
Finally,
asked who has been the primary driver for upgraded emergency notification
systems, 55 percent said their school’s senior administration, while 23 percent
said it was the telecommunications and IT departments driving the changes.
ACUTA is
the only national association dedicated to serving the needs of higher
education communications technology professionals, representing some 2,000
individuals at 770 institutions. www.acuta.org
SMP Data Communications Connects with Dubai Palm Project
SMP Data
Communications, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-speed
cross-connect products for communication networks, is pleased to announce the
completion of The Palm Jumeriah’s Shoreline Apartment project in Dubai, UAE in
conjunction with Superior Technologies, SMP’s Dubai representation. The Dubai Palm Project has become famous as
one of the world’s largest land reclamation projects and is fast becoming known
as a celebrated landmark and international attraction for the Middle East.
The Palm
Jumeriah, known as the eighth wonder of the modern world, is the first phase in
the Palm Trilogy, a solution to Dubai’s shrinking Gulf front real estate. Designed, created and engineered by Nakheel,
Dubai’s premier developer, The Shoreline Apartments is the first multi-dwelling
project on the manufactured island. Nearly
25,000 SMP Category 6 outlet solutions were deployed in the Shoreline project
of 1,242 luxury apartments and 5 clubhouses.
First residents have already moved in and additional phases are
currently being planned.
Superior Technologies supplies SMP connectivity
products to some of the most prestigious developers in Dubai, including Nakheel
and EMAAR properties, and has accomplished completion of more than 350 medium
to large project in and around the Middle East.
“SMP is pleased to be a part of such a prominent international project
and we are proud to be the connectivity choice of Nakheel for this phase. We
look forward to working with Superior Technologies and Nakheel on future
endeavors for The Palm Jumeriah.” Stated Bill Reynolds, V.P and General Manager
of SMP Data Communications
SMP Data
Communications, headquartered in Swannanoa, North Carolina, is internationally
recognized for its role in establishing the world’s data/communications
standards, through its innovative-patented technologies. SMP, founded in 1990,
manufactures and develops copper and fiber passive connectivity hardware
components for use in commercial and residential applications. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Preformed Line Products (PLPC) of Cleveland, Ohio. For more information about SMP’s complete
product line visit our website at www.smpdata.com
Componexx Takes Its Cables Very Seriously
Componexx
cables are custom made by the order. The Componexx factory operates a
state-of-the-art ZUMBACH Extrusion System. This machine is fully computer
controlled and is truly what is needed in today’s High Definition world to
ensure consistency at all points of the extrusion process.
With its Multi-Sensor
Data Acquisition, Control and Display System all the manufacturing phases
are monitored closely. From critically important shielding to protect against
EMI and RFI and Nitrogen Injected dielectrics, jacket extrusion, CV-lines, in
jacketing and coating processes, etc. - ZUMBACH systems result in a
considerable higher quality product overall.
Touch a Componexx cable and feel the consistency and
smoothness of the outer jackets. This helps during installations causing less
snags of the cable. The universal multi-tasking systems (USYS) from ZUMBACH
allow the connection of many in- line sensors for diameter, wall thickness,
eccentricity, capacitance, and spark testing. Nothing is worse than a cable
that doesn’t perform well.
Componexx inspects and test each and every cable to ensure
consistent performance and also the look and feel. Componexx uses high purity
Oxygen Free Copper in each of the three new cable lines and ensures all of its
cables are ROHS (Restriction of certain Hazardous Substances) compliant. All
are environmentally friendly and offers a life-time guarantee on every cable.
Composite, Component, S-Video, Subwoofer, Digital Audio, Toslink Optical, HMDI™,
DVI, MP3/4 Player and adaptors.
Componexx offers a solution to every professional home
theater installers needs. Visit us at Booth 3802, Ballroom Level. www.componexx.com
Robert Kenny Joins General Cable As Vice President And General Manager, Datacom Cables
General Cable announced today that Robert D.
Kenny will join General Cable as Vice President and General Manager, Datacom
Cables. He will have responsibility for
the Company’s premise, fiber optic and central office cable businesses. Kenny will report to Gregory Lampert, Senior,
Vice President and General Manager of Cable and Datacom Products.
“Bob
is a well recognized technology and commercial leader in the communications
industry, and we look forward to having him accelerate the outstanding progress
we have made in the Datacom business over the past few years,” said Lampert. “He has
driven profitable growth through technology in each of his senior level general
management positions. Bob wa | 
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