ADSL Technology on the Rise
Sep 1, 2000, By EC&M Staff
It looks like demand for ADSL is increasing, with no end in sight for Corning Cable Systems, Hickory, N.C. During the first two quarters of 2000, the...
Premises Cabling Market Reaches Saturation Point
Aug 1, 2000, By EC&M Staff
A recent market research study of the U.S. premises cabling system market, conducted by World Information Technologies, Inc., Northport, N.Y., indicates...
Top Networking Nuisances
Aug 1, 2000, By EC&M Staff
Moves, Adds, and Changes (MACs) continue to be a leading headache for network professionals, according to a recent survey by Cablesoft, Tempe, Ariz.Conducted...
Facility Security: Intrusion Systems, Part 2
Aug 1, 2000, By Paul Rosenberg
Lesson Eight...
Wireless Broadband Market on the Rise
Jul 1, 2000, By EC&M Staff
According to recent findings from Allied Business Intelligence, Inc. (ABI), the arrival of broadband technologies to residential neighborhoods has been...
Industry Leaders Unveil New Network Performance Standard
Jul 1, 2000, By EC&M Staff
The world's leading network cabling and component manufacturers recently teamed up with Anixter, Skokie, Ill., to announce Anixter Levels XP, a new industry...
Facility Security: Intrusion Systems, Part 1
Jul 1, 2000, By Paul Rosenberg
Understanding how different types of intrusion detection systems work will help you customize a security plan to address your facility's specific needs....
Telecom for Electricians - Part 6
Jun 1, 2000, By Paul Rosenberg, Datacom Consultant
You should test data cabling each time you install, move, or troubleshoot a LAN-attached workstation....
Mismatched Cabling Can Cause Network Problems
Jun 1, 2000, By EC&M Staff
Recent findings at the Anixter Levels Lab, Skokie, Ill., indicate a causal relationship between mismatched network components and poor network performance....
Contracting and Industrial Software
Jun 1, 2000, By Mike Coleman and Ralph Bowden
It's no longer enough to run circuits to a PLC or process loop controller. Today, customers expect you to work with control system software to give them turnkey results....
Prime Time for Fiber?
Jun 1, 2000, By Paul Rosenberg, Datacom Consultant
Will this be the year fiber comes to prime time? Although I rarely find myself torn on telecommunications issues, I have split opinions on this subject....
How Does the Internet Really Work?
Jun 1, 2000, By Paul Rosenberg
The profound impact of the Internet is only a shadow of what's to come. But if you understand how the Internet works now, you can use it to your advantage in the future....
What's More Important to Broadband Users: High Speed or Free Phone Lines?
Jun 1, 2000, By EC&M Staff
Consumers want a faster Internet. Not surprisingly, respondents in a recent survey of 600 broadband users ranked high speed as the most important benefit...
Redundancy Provides the Key to Data Center Reliability
Jun 1, 2000, By Joseph R. Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Since information technology is becoming the crude oil of the 21st century, its continuous availability is vital to a Georgia data processing center's operation....
A Look at the Future of Copper and Fiber Cabling
Jun 1, 2000, By Joseph R. Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
The BICSI Spring Conference, held May 8-11 in Fort Worth, Texas, drew nearly 1800 telecommunications specialists wanting to learn more about fiber optic...
