Comparing Premises Fiber Cabling Test Technologies
Jan 1, 2003, By Eric Anderson, RCDD, Marketing Manager, Fluke Networks
Understanding fiber network requirements and the role of the tools available to test these networks will make testing quicker and more accurate...
Customer-Owned OSP: A Project Review
Dec 1, 2002, By Joe A. Hite, RCDD/OSP Specialist, CT Communications
This article wraps up EC&M's yearlong coverage of how cabling contractors can generate new business through customer-owned outside plant design work....
BICSI 2002 Cabling Installation Expo
Nov 1, 2002, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
It’s all about the conversion of technology. Commercial communications cabling contractors, installers, designers, and end users were reminded that lifelong...
Setting the Right Course for Your Next OSP Project
Nov 1, 2002, By Joe A. Hite, RCDD/OSP Specialist, CT Communications
By planning ahead, stringently tracking labor and materials, and documenting weekly site progress, project managers can map out their next OSP project to the last detail....
Bada Bing! Cable companies find new ways to lure customers
Oct 25, 2002,
The “Sopranos” may not be the only reason to sign up for cable anymore. According to a new study by independent research group ABI, bundled services offered...
BICSI 2002 Fall Conference Report
Sep 12, 2002, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Fall conference looks at the challenges of working with higher network speeds. Nearly 1,200 members of the voice/data/video industry traveled to the BICSI...
Steps to Building a Solid Foundation for Outside Plant Success
Sep 1, 2002, By Joe A. Hite, RCDD/OSP Specialist
To succeed with OSP design, start with the documentation....
BICSI 2002 Fall Conference Report
Sep 1, 2002, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Fall conference looks at the challenges of working with higher network speeds. Nearly 1,200 members of the voice/data/video industry traveled to the BICSI...
Digital entertainment devices to become a bigger part of the home networks
Aug 12, 2002,
While the vast majority of home networks among Internet households consist of data-centric devices, 11.8% have a digital audio receiver, and 10.7% have...
The Right-of-Way For Your OSP Design
Aug 1, 2002, By Joe A. Hite, RCDD/OSP Specialist, CT Communications
When your OSP pathways cross public or private properties, right-of-way permission gets tricky. That's why many designers are hiring a right-of-way specialist....
Fire Alarm System Testing, Inspection and Maintenance
Jun 1, 2002, By Mike Lohr, SimplexGrinnell LP
Are you really maintaining your fire alarm system?...
BICSI releases new edition of Telecom Dictionary
May 10, 2002,
Expanding its original edition by almost 50%, BICSI recently released the second edition of its Telecommunications Dictionary. The volume, which includes...
Speak to Your Electrical System With PLCs
May 1, 2002, By Ted McGee, Siemens Energy & Automation Co.
With integrated diagnostics and override functions, PLCs have become easier to use and much less expensive....
Choosing Cabling Hardware for OSP Splice Protection
May 1, 2002, By Joe A. Hite, RCDD/OSP Specialist, CT Communications
Safeguarding your cabling system should be a primary concern....
Cabling: At the Heart of the System
Apr 1, 2002, By Mike Eby, Editor-in-Chief
Cabling is to a voice/data/video network what arteries and veins are to your circulatory system....
