Data Cabling
The Evolution of Wi-Fi Standards: A Journey of Wireless Networking
Wi-Fi is a cornerstone of modern life. We’ve grown so accustomed to it that we often take it for granted. Remarkably, with over 5 billion people globally connected to the internet today, wireless internet is relatively young. Let’s explore a snapshot of the history of Wi-Fi,
Why Data Centre Cabling Optimisation Matters
Network administration is routinely hampered by bad cable management, which not only increases maintenance costs and decreases the efficiency of thermal and airflow management but also increases the rate of human error – which accounts for 24% of the unplanned data centre outages.
What is a Fibre Optic Cable? Everything you Need to Know.
Over the last 20 years, the telecommunications industry has rapidly evolved and fibre lines are quickly taking over. This is because fibre optic cables are greater for building a network that requires high speeds, heavy bandwidth connections and long distances.
Cat5e vs Cat6 vs Cat6A vs Cat7 vs Cat8: Which Cable Does Your Office Actually Need?
Going over an installation checklist for a new network, or a bill of materials for a network older than a few months or so feels a bit like walking into the office of a Vogon clerk. You’re expected to navigate a checklist with terms like Cat5, Cat6, Cat6e, Cat6a, Cat7, and Cat8 – none of which are cats, sadly.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to WiFi Black Spots
WiFi black spots are part of everyday reality in many homes and offices in London. Every office has that dreadful meeting room where you just can’t pick up the WiFi signal. Eventually, someone installs an extra WiFi access point and the problem sort of goes away
What are the different types of CCTV camera?
Reliable and comprehensive surveillance is part of many London companies’ security strategy. Surveillance requirements are very diverse, though. CCTV camera manufacturers have risen up to the challenge and come up with a wealth of options in terms of capabilities, performance and price.
Passive Optical Network: What is PON?
A Passive Optical Network (PON) is a telecommunications system or a network that transmits data over fibre optic lines. The greatest asset of PON technology is its simplicity. To understand why that is the case read our quick blog post.
How to Improve the Smart Building Experience with Professional Cabling Solutions
Smart buildings can deliver on their promises, but only through a well-integrated infrastructure. The “smart” in smart buildings is akin to the “smart” in “smart planning”: smart buildings offer the means to achieve lower costs and a better energy footprint, but simply moving into a smart office will not yield too many benefits overnight.
Smart Building Trends that Can Transform our Cities
Integrating smart building solutions into your business’ infrastructure is challenging, but not out of reach, even for small businesses. A solid integration strategy, based on structured cabling, tight integration, and metric-based audit and development, can position your business at the forefront of this urban revolution.
What is a Smart Building? Integrating Smart Building Systems & Company Networks
Smart buildings offer an unprecedented chance to make business activities more cost-efficient and more environmentally friendly. However, smart building systems require integration in order to be leveraged efficiently. Read more …
How to Plan Data Cabling Around Your Business Needs
A well-designed data network cabling is not only a solid foundation today but also keeps your business open to the possibilities of tomorrow.
Tips for a Successful Partnership with a Security Provider
Studies have shown that, when used in a well-targeted manner, CCTV cameras can be an effective crime prevention tool, especially in big cities like London. As physical security continues to be a critical component of information and asset security, companies throughout the UK rely on CCTV-based security systems more than ever.