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The Right Tools for You
by
Jim Hayes
| November 2012
| under
  • Systems

I’m sure you’ve heard that you need the right tool for the job, but have you ever considered that you might need the right tool for you? Nothing affects how easily a job can be done as much as having the correct tools and knowing how to use them properly.

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A Natural Choice: PoE
by
Darlene Bremer
| November 2012
| under
  • Systems

As network technology becomes increasingly important to operate security systems, and affordably priced Internet protocol (IP) cameras and video management systems (VMS) are used more often, system designers and installers, such as electrical contractors, are realizing the need and efficiency of usi

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This Is How We Did It
by
Jim Hayes
| October 2012
| under
  • Systems

While most users in an enterprise network want mobile devices connected over Wi-Fi or cellular wireless networks, a large number of users still have cable connections. Generally, these users require high bandwidth and processing speeds and/or secure connections.

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Read the Fine Print
September 2012
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  • Systems

I often get calls from contractors in trouble. Usually, it is because they find some requirement in a contract that they have overlooked, and usually, that requirement is going to cost them a lot of money to meet.

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Renaissance for the Automated Buildings
by
Frank Bisbee
| September 2012
| under
  • Systems

The integrated systems contractors are working diligently to create the automated buildings and campuses networks that will usher us into a 21st Century renaissance.

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Manufactured Wiring Systems
by
Darlene Bremer
| August 2012
| under
  • Systems

Known by names such as prefab wiring, prebuilt wiring and modular wiring, manufactured wiring systems (MWSs) have been in existence for about 25 years.

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Integrated Systems Are A Must-Do
by
Frank Bisbee
| July 2012
| under
  • Systems

The light up ahead is an oncoming train. New demands are adding to the existing growth in security and safety. The burglar/fire alarm industry continues to grow, fueled by advancements in computing technology and Internet protocol (IP) devices, software, cellular and smartphones.

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Editors' Pick
Stepping into IT
by
Claire Swedberg
| April 2012
| under
  • Systems

Data center owners and managers are driven by one primary goal as they expand, construct or renovate the storage areas for their computer systems and associated components. Their goal is energy reduction.

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Defending Sensitive Data
by
Darlene Bremer
| April 2012
| under
  • Systems

Despite the recession, the global information security market grew 11 percent in 2010, representing more than $6 billion, according to New York-based ABI Research, a market intelligence company specializing in global connectivity and emerging technology.

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Welcoming Wireless Home
by
Rick Laezman
| March 2012
| under
  • Residential

The hallmark of the cellular revolution is the ability to do so many things on the go. Smartphones have given an entirely new meaning to being mobile. In this sense, being mobile doesn’t just mean checking bank accounts or sending an email from a phone.

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Google Fiber Touches Down in Kansas City
by
Rick Laezman
| March 2012
| under
  • Systems

A tornado is about to hit Kansas. Not the kind that sent Dorothy and Toto to Oz, but one that would get them onto the Internet lightning fast.

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Tackling Communication Technology in a Doctor's Office
by
Frank Bisbee
| February 2012
| under
  • Systems

It might sound simple, but it isn’t. The project is a technical challenge, far more complicated than moving a commercial business. Why? There are life safety issues to consider as well as the business side of a medical practice.

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Survey Finds Companies Are Going Mobile, Networking Abounds
by
Rick Laezman
| January 2012
| under
  • Systems

As the world embraces mobile technology, so does its work force, and it makes sense that businesses would want to embrace mobile, too. According to a recent poll, that is exactly what they are going to do.

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Virginia Tech’s ‘VT Alerts’ Praised for Notifying Campus of Shooting
by
Timothy Johnson
| January 2012
| under
  • Systems

Tragedy is often an unforgiving teacher. In the university environment, it is the kind of lesson no one wants to learn.

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Hello Broadband, Goodbye Landline
by
Rick Laezman
| December 2011
| under
  • Systems

If federal subsidies are any indication of national trends, a recent announcement by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) signals what may be the end of an era.

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Wiring’s Future Is Secure
by
Darlene Bremer
| September 2011
| under
  • Systems

No specific market numbers apply to the cable and wire used to install and integrate security and life safety products, according to Maricha Ellis, business manager, security solutions for Belden Inc., St. Louis.

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FCC Reveals Truth of Advertised Broadband Rates
by
Timothy Johnson
| September 2011
| under
  • Miscellaneous

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published a report that promised to shake up the broadband world. To some extent, the report, “Measuring Broadband America,” provided results that weren’t very surprising but still good to see on paper.

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A Broadband Initiative
by
Jeff Griffin
| July 2010
| under
  • Miscellaneous

Despite the unsteady state of the nation’s economy, the telecommunications industry continues to expand with broadband services as the primary driver.

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Centers of Opportunity
by
Jim Hayes
| July 2010
| under
  • Miscellaneous

The flood of information being generated, stored and transmitted over the Internet has created a massive demand for new data centers.

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The Lowdown on Low-Profile Design
by
Jeff Gavin
| April 2010
| under
  • Miscellaneous

Quicker, cheaper and more efficient could be a mantra for contemporary construction and remodeling. Low-profile, raised-access flooring has always fit that bill and is growing in popularity.

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