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....
World Market for Structured Cabling Reaches $7 Billion
May 1, 2000, By EC&M Staff
According to a recent report published by BSRIA and World Information Technologies, the world market for structured cabling continues to grow by 4% annually....
Component Problems in IS Systems Uncovered
May 1, 2000, By EC&M Staff
New testing methods developed at Anixter Levels Lab, Skokie, Ill., reveal a computer network can be undermined by something as simple as a $5 patch cord....
Telecom for Electricians - Part 5
May 1, 2000, By Paul Rosenberg, Datacom Consultant
Proper selection and installation of connectors and splices can make a big difference in the successful completion of your next datacom cabling job....
Moore County Students Get Wired Schools
May 1, 2000, Edited by Mark Lamendola, Technical Editor
To keep pace with the changing needs of tomorrow's workforce, the Moore County School System converted old classrooms into computer labs....
Ohio Touts Underground Information Superhighway
May 1, 2000, By EC&M Staff
"If you build it they will come" is the idea behind a public/private partnership designed to make it easy for Dublin, Ohio, businesses to get high-speed...
Don't Ignore the Hazards Associated with Fiber Optics
May 1, 2000, By Paul Rosenberg, Datacom Consultant
Understanding the safety hazards that go with fiber optic cable is critical for those who install or maintain fiber optic systems....
Facility Security: Access Systems -- Part 1
May 1, 2000, By Paul Rosenberg, Datacom Consultant
Access control systems typically use keypads, magnetic card readers, or proximity readers to secure a facility from unauthorized access....
Telecom for Electricians - Part 4
Apr 1, 2000, By Paul Rosenberg, Datacom Consultant
Following these guidelines and installation practices can help keep you from getting too rough when roughing in and trimming up data cabling...
Facility Security: Video Monitoring -- Part 2
Apr 1, 2000, By Paul Rosenberg, Datacom Consultant
Understanding the individual components of a closed circuit television system is key to maintaining a successful video monitoring security plan....
The Fundamentals of Fiber Optic Lighting
Apr 1, 2000, By Joseph R. Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Offering another tool for creative illumination, you can easily grasp fiber optic lighting technology if you understand some basic concepts....
New BICSI Telecom Cabling Installation Course Offered
Apr 1, 2000, By EC&M Staff
We are pleased to once again be working together with Iowa State University to bring you an exciting training program. In a unique arrangement with BICSI,...
BICSI Field Report: Winter Conference
Mar 1, 2000, By Joseph R. Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Conference goers continue to wrestle with tough concerns about networks of the future....
Telecom for Electricians - Part 3
Mar 1, 2000, By Paul Rosenberg, Datacom Consultant
Typically the least expensive high-speed LAN system, Ethernet technology is by far the most popular....
New Video System Brings High-Speed DSS, Cable TV, and CEBus Networks to Homes
Mar 1, 2000, By EC&M Staff
OnQ Technologies, Harrisburg, Pa., recently introduced a new video system to distribute cable television (CATV), digital satellite services ......
