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Blake Urmos Lee Renfroe and Betsy Conroy host BICSI Keynote Live Podcast at 2022 Winter Conference
Blake Urmos, Lee Renfroe, and Betsy Conroy hosted a live podcast for the mid-week keynote address at the BICSI Winter Conference in 2022. The podcast was a huge success and was well-received by the audience. The CEO of BICSI, John Daniels, was particularly impressed with the event and said that it went extremely well. The…
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UL Certified Low Voltage Wires: The Importance of Safety Standards
When it comes to electrical systems, safety is of the utmost importance. One way to ensure the safety of low voltage wiring systems is by using UL certified low voltage wires. UL, or Underwriters Laboratories, is a non-profit organization that tests and certifies products to ensure they meet safety standards. In this post, we’ll take…
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What is a Drip Loop and Why is it Important?
A drip loop is a small loop or bend in a cable or wire that allows water or other liquids to drain off rather than running down the wire and potentially causing damage to the equipment or devices connected to it. Drip loops are commonly used in the installation of cameras, antennas, and NEMA enclosures…
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What Does Backbone Cabling Consist of?
Backbone cabling refers to the main cables that connect all of the devices in a network to each other. It is used to link together all of the devices in a network, including servers, switches, and routers. The backbone cabling typically consists of a set of wires or fibers that are run through conduits or…
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Which Standard Describes Structured Cabling?
The TIA/EIA-568 standard is the most widely-recognized standard for structured cabling systems in the United States. This standard was developed by the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) and it defines the minimum requirements for a structured cabling system, including the types of cables that can be used, the distances they…
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What is Structured Cabling?
A structured cabling system is a standardized approach to organizing and installing the cables that are used to provide various communication services in a building or campus environment. The primary purpose of a structured cabling system is to provide a uniform, modular infrastructure that can support a variety of different networking technologies and protocols, including…
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Where is a Demarc Located in Relation to The Structured Cabling of an Enterprise Environment?
In an enterprise environment, the demarcation point (also known as the demarc) is typically located at the point where the structured cabling system of the enterprise meets the service provider’s network. This is usually located at the telecommunications room, where the service provider’s network terminates and the enterprise’s internal network begins. The demarc is often…
