Data Cable Types
Choosing a data-cable type is less about yesterday’s cost-per-metre chart and more about tomorrow’s operating model. Get it right and the network remains invisible, quietly supporting every app update and desk shuffle, get it wrong at it causes a host of problems. Read more here.
The simple differences between Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6e, Cat6a, Cat7, and Cat8 Cables.
There are more than twenty years of technological development between Cat5 and Cat8. These can be difficult to navigate. If data cabling is not your core competency, you’ll be happy to know you don’t have to keep deciphering the differences between cable types on your own. Read our guide to help you make the right cable type choices for your business needs.
What is Fibre-Optic Cable?
Over the last 20 years, the telecommunications industry has rapidly evolved and fibre lines are quickly taking over. In this article, we take a look at what a fibre optic cable is and unpack everything you need to know about these tiny light-carrying cables.
Augmented Category 6 (Cat6a) Explained
Augmented Category 6, or Cat6a, is an enhanced version of the Category 6 Ethernet cable standard, designed for higher speeds and improved performance. It supports data transmission up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) over longer distances, typically up to 100 meters. Learn more here.