CablingConnections.com promotes advanced communications, entertainment and automation technologies and we encourage development, installation and understanding of integrated systems in homes and commercial buildings. — HEADLINES — • Soaring demand for high-speed Internet to sustain fiber's growth Revenue is expected to increase at an average of 5% per year to $5.5 billion in the five years to 2016. • What to look for in a Cabling Contractor The remarkable increases in technology place a challenge on management to design and purchase systems that can support change with relatively minor expense. • Counterfeits Webinar Archive Available Don't miss this opportunity to understand the scope and severity of the counterfeit products, penetrating our workplaces and homes. • Fiber optics gets hotter - while copper prices rocket up • FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS - the latest and greatest • Registration Open for Integrated Project Delivery Webinar It’s much better than herding kittens. Don’t miss it. • SAFETY? If the cash is there, we do not care!!!! Toxic towns: People of Mossville 'are like an experiment'By David S. Martin, CNN Medical Senior Producer • Megladon Announces New Product Release of TFOCAII Fiber Optic Assemblies Megladon Announces New Product Release of TFOCAII Fiber Optic Assemblies with HLC® ScratchGuard(tm) Technology • NOBEL PRIZE to Grandfather of Fiber Optics Charles Kao, who is often referred as father of fiber-optic communications for his work in the 1960s fiber optics has won a share of this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics. • Megladon makes some radical breakthroughs in the area of fiber optic cable connectors The new technology is a major step ahead for fiber optic cabling to surpass the functionality of copper in ease of use. • April 14, 2009 NOON This webinar on counterfeit electrical products is too important to miss Join ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR and TED magazines as we host a free, one-hour Web seminar to help you better understand the scope of the problem and how to cope with this growing industry crime. It costs lives and causes property damage, and your liability can destroy your business. • Megladon Manufacturing Is Added to Corning® Cable Systems' Cable Assembly House (CAH) Program Megladon Manufacturing Group announced today acceptance into Corning Cable Systems' Cable Assembly House (CAH) Program. A new product family is now available for immediate shipment that includes Megladon's HLC SCRATCHGUARD™ termination technology and Corning Cable Systems' fiber optic components. • Megladon® Announces New Product Release of LGX Fiber Distribution Panels By incorporating HLC SCRATCHGUARD patch cords and trunk cables into the distribution product line, Megladon is able to deliver the most robust turnkey solutions of any company in the marketplace. These solutions can be shipped pre-tested and pre-populated for installation time-savings and increased network performance. • BICSI WINTER CONFERENCE DELIVERS FRESH START TO THE YEAR The conference hosted more than 4,800 attendees. In addition to the more than 1,600 registered information transport systems (ITS) professionals, there were 1,888 one-day passes purchased onsite for those who were focused on seeing the new ITS products and solutions that were debuting at the conference. • Great Ideas and products were in abundance at BICSI BICSI started the year off with one of the best conferences in years. If you missed it, you missed a great opportunity to find new goodies to build and maintain your business. • Counterfeit Christmas Lights Pose Safety Hazard for Consumers Electrical Contractor magazine Initiative Finds Decorations among Counterfeit Electrical Products. • BICSI Appoints Executive Director And Chief Executive Officer The Board of Directors for BICSI, the professional association supporting the information transport systems (ITS) industry with information, education and knowledge assessment, has announced the appointment of John D. Clark Jr., CAE, as the Executive Director/CEO. • ACUTA Offering Hurricane Preparation Just in time for the beginning of the 2008 hurricane season, ACUTA, the Association for Communications Technology Professionals in Higher Education, is making available a communications- and networking-focused hurricane preparation checklist to all higher education institutions. • Communications Technology in Higher Education 2008 Since mid 2006, we have followed the "Technology Team" at the University of South Florida (Tampa, FL).[USF is a member of ACUTA] This IT group has not received the great headlines of their football team has, but it should have gotten rave reviews for their accomplishments. The pace of change has been overwhelming for many universities. However, the IT/communications group at USF made huge strides to meet the pace of change and to build in more values for the Students, Faculty, and Administration through improved information systems. • SMP Announces Issuance of Limited Axcess™ Patent SMP Data Communications, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-speed cross-connect products for communication networks, proudly announces the issuance of patent US 7,318,754, Keyed modular connection system and associated adapter cable for their new Limited Axcess™ solution. • DWT - Driving While Texting is a definite No-No! Please don’t end up as a statistic. • A new cabling system that promotes safety and performance at home and work Across the country, computer and Internet communications are extending tentacles into every space that we occupy. The residential and small office frontier is being swept up in the need for speed and the power to connect. FTTH (Fiber To The Home) is rushing into the communities across the land. With the BIG PIPE comes a host of valuable and convenient services: On-line banking, security with video surveillance, fire alarm and emergency alert services, video (Television), telephone, Internet access, voice mail, e-mail, medical – accounting - legal and smart home services not even dreamed of yet. • NECA 2007 San Francisco Is Finally Here We want you to make the most of all the educational opportunities, inspiring guest speakers, show floor business opportunities and excitement this event offers! October 4 - 9, 2007. • ElectricTV.net Takes IBEW-NECA Teamwork into the Streaming Video Age ElectricTV.net is as informative as it is entertaining and is one more way the IBEW-NECA team is demonstrating its leadership in the electrical construction industry. • Cabling Business Magazine Launches Revamped Web Site for the Low Voltage Industry For the first time ever, Cabling Business Magazine is offering a downloadable version of it's magazine available for readers when they sign up for a free subscription. • New Service For Abandoned Cable Requirements Communication Planning Corporation (www.communicationplanning.com), Jacksonville FL, is pleased to announce the addition of Abandoned Cable Removal Services. With the focus on safety in the workplace and the changes in the building safety codes and standards staying in compliance can be expensive and confusing. CPC's service has been designed to help building owners and tenants navigate through the process. • New Look for the Ultimate Electrical Connection The first HTML edition of the Ultimate Electrical Connection, the biweekly update on NECA 2005 New Orleans! More information is now available right at your fingertips – simply follow the links directly to the NECA 2005 New Orleans website for schedules, locations and event details. • BICSI 2005 Spring Conference May 2-5 The Mirage Las Vegas, Nevada Don't miss the many opportunities to network with your peers, and you will be exposed to state-of-the-art exhibits. This is an important event for any information transport systems professional! • AFCOM's DATA CENTER WORLD 2005 The Conference for Data Center Professionals AN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION April 17-21, 2005 Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada • Superior Modular Products Partners with IES to Implement Lean Manufacturing Superior Modular Products, a manufacturer of telecommunication products, is embracing lean manufacturing in a big way, and their early successful results are adding fuel to their desire to incorporate lean into every production line in their 55,000-square-foot facility in Swannanoa, NC. • You Don´t Know Jack! There is a lot to know about jacks. From what we have learned so far, all jacks are not equal. Quality, Quality Control, Durability, and functionality are high on the list of desired performance factors. • The Ultimate Cable Management System HHRobertson Floor Systems, a CENTRIA company, manufactures the Q-Floor/Taproute® System - the premier cable management system for office buildings, libraries, schools and casinos. • ACUTA Spring Seminar and 34th Annual Conference & Exhibition 2005 ACUTA is currently seeking applications and suggestions of presenters for the ACUTA Spring Seminar and invites proposals for presentations at the 34th Annual ACUTA Conference & Exhibition. • RoHS Directive RoHS, lead-free legislation, or to use its accurate but somewhat lengthy title "Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment", will be enforced throughout the European Community from 1st July 2006. • The First Portable, Single-Ended Solution For Qualifying Existing Lines For Video Services Fluke Networks announces the availability of the NetDSL Bulk Qualification System, the only portable bulk pair test system designed to fully test, pre-qualify and document the copper distribution network (F2 plant) for ADSL2+ service. • CABA Releases Winter 2004 Edition of iHomes & Buildings Magazine This edition focuses on consumer-friendly networking, intelligent building technologies and the evolution of smart homes. • PINNACLE- IT Expands In S.E. US Pinnacle will be relocating to a new expanded company headquarters located in Jacksonville, Florida. • Superior Modular Products Announces New 15th Anniversary Product Catalog 60 full color pages that detail all of the SMP product lines including A5E, Axcess 6, Fiber Opticx, Home Axcess and Rack Technologies. • Superior Modular Products Celebrates 15th Year Anniversary History of innovation and reliability, positions SMP as a leading developer and manufacturer of high-speed cross-connect products for communication networks worldwide for years to come. • Superior Modular Products Announces Fiber Products To Be Showcased at BICSI FiberOpticxTM products to be showcased at the BICSI Winter tradeshow in Orlando, Florida. • Superior Modular Products Announces Copper Products To Be Highlighted at BICSI From SMP´s A5ETM and Axcess 6TM product lines, a collection of improved and redesigned products are scheduled to be shown. • We Have Much to be Thankful For The holiday season is almost here. This is an ideal time to reflect on our blessings. • Fluke Networks Hits a Home Run with the DTX We conducted an informal survey of leading edge communications and cabling contractors to see which tester was the "weapon of choice". • Ensource Technologies Tackles Wireless A support and service organization with a huge customer base, which includes hospitals, government, and education, is expanding their offerings and service to include networks... WIRELESS • Anixter to Take Charge on Branding Plan Following the September 2002 acquisition of Pentacon, Anixter acquired Walters Hexagon Group Ltd. as well as the assets and operations of Distribution Dynamics Inc. • Berk-Tek´s Enhanced Link Loss of GIGAlite™ Berk-Tek announces Enhanced Link Loss Budget Performance of GIGAlite™ Optical Fiber product line for data center applications. • Brochure Features Portable Handheld Labeler Brady Corporation has introduced product literature featuring its new IDXPERT™ Handheld Labeler. The literature covers the key features of the IDXPERT™, providing an overview of the printer's capabilities, and the wide selection of indoor and outdoor grade printable materials that it uses. • Fluke Networks Wins Best of Show Handheld device combines a break through feature set that assists network professionals in both reactive and proactive LAN problem solving. • GENSPEED™ 6000 Category 6 Cable General Cable Corporation's commitment to engineering and manufacturing excellence is behind the new characterized parameters designed into its GenSPEED 6000 Category 6 cable. • Mohawk Indoor/Outdoor Plenum Cable Mohawk, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic and copper cable products, announces VersaLite, a versatile indoor and outdoor plenum cable, as a cost-effective solution for campus environments. • New Cable Locket Device Brady makes lockout of hazardous energy sources faster, more efficient and effective with the introduction of the All Purpose Cable Lockout. • Fluke Networks' OptiFiber The new OptiFiber saves users significant time and money with advanced functionality including OTDR port quality check, trace overlay and easy 250X/400X magnification setup. • 2014: A Building Space Odyssey What will communications requirements and systems be like 10 years from now? Certainly more streamlined and productive than they are today. • The Price of Cable May Soar! Environmental Working Group (EWG), whose investigation led to a potential federal fine against DuPont for covering up studies showing they had polluted human blood and drinking water supplies, will demand the release of all records of discussions of the issue between the company and federal officials. • Houston, we still have a problem A number of scientists and environmental groups warn that a critical mass of cable sitting unused in buildings multiplies the risk of fires and associated health problems to office employees. Once the cable deteriorates, it can release a witch's brew of nasty toxins. • Teflon Trial Will Be Public The EPA's Administrative Law Court could select a judge to preside over the Agency's litigation against Teflon maker DuPont. In July, the Agency filed a complaint that the Teflon maker illegally hid for some 20 years data about drinking water near its Teflon plant in Parkersburg, WV and that women who worked there passed the Teflon chemical through their blood to their babies. • Network Connector Hardware Recent survey shows majority of communications contractors rank Superior Modular Products as their top choice for connector hardware. • TIA Recognizes Sterling Vaden TIA recognizes Sterling Vaden of Superior Modular Products for contributions to the TIA standards and the CAT6 testing process. • Home Axcess™ 20" Enclosure Superior Modular Products announces the addition of 20" Enclosure to Home Axcess™ product line. — PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT — Zoom Ships VoIP Product The Zoom X5v includes an ADSL modem, a router, a gateway, an SPI and NAT firewall, a 4-port Ethernet switch, and a USB port. It is compatible with any operating system that supports an Internet browser and Java script, including Windows, Macintosh and Linux systems. The World´s First All-In-One Home Network Appliance! The Net-Box™ from Axentra is a complete all-in-one, pre-configured Internet gateway, firewall, web, email and file server. Easy to set up, powerful, expandable, friendly and affordable! Opening the Door to Technology Superior Modular Products´ Home Axcess™ offers a complete, cost-effective structured wiring solution to help add value to homes while taking full advantage of the latest in electronic technology. From enclosure to outlet, it provides a convenient method for networking, customizing and distributing all of the electronic services in the home, including voice, data, video, audio, and security, from one central location.