New Zealand to decide 'Gigatown' winner
04 November, 2013The race is on to determine which New Zealand town will win the fastest broadband speeds in the Southern Hemisphere in Chorus's Welcome to Gigatown competition.
Cisco Catalyst 2960-X series access switches
29 October, 2013The Cisco Catalyst 2960-X series access switches provide Layer 2 and Layer 3 access features. The switches deliver energy efficiency, while preserving users’ investments through mixed stacking with existing Catalyst 2960-S and SF switches.
Anti-FTTN petition attracts 200,000 signatures
13 September, 2013An online petition calling on the Coalition to reconsider its plan for a fibre to the node (FTTN) solution for the National Broadband Network has received more than 200,000 signatures since its creation shortly after Saturday's election.
Klikseal two-component grommet with cable anchorage
22 August, 2013The Klikseal two-component grommet with cable anchorage has an integrated tension relief, wide sealing range and is suitable for holes in materials of 1.5 to 5 mm thickness.
Rutaseal M63 cable grommet
20 August, 2013Treotham Automation is expanding the Rutaseal grommet range with an M63 version. This size will handle larger cable and pipes with a diameter of 34-45 mm.
Emerson launches thermal management business
24 July, 2013Emerson Network Power has created a new thermal management business to expand the company’s ability to develop and deliver more holistic, next-generation approaches to controlling the data centre environment.
NTT Com deploys 100 Gbps digital coherent technology on transpacific submarine cable
18 July, 2013NTT Communications Corporation has announced a world-first deployment of 100 Gbps digital coherent technology on a transpacific submarine cable system linking the US and Japan.
Prysmian nano loose tube cables
15 July, 2013Prysmian has released a range of nano loose tube cables with smaller diameter and increased fibre density, part of the complete nano LT cable family.
Top of rack vs structured cabling
12 July, 2013There is no one-size-fits-all solution for data centre cabling. To make the decision-making process easier for data centre professionals, managers and CIOs, the Communications Cable and Connectivity Association details the pros and cons of structured cabling versus top of rack .
Eaton 5S UPS
28 June, 2013Equipped with an energy rating of 500-1600 VA, the UPS provides effective power protection even in disturbed electrical environments. Voltage fluctuations are automatically corrected using an AVR device without the requirement for batteries.
EA Technology CableData Collector
27 June, 2013The CableData Collector works by testing for partial discharge (PD) activity - small discharges that result in damage to the cable, and if left unattended will lead to insulation failure.
Warren and Brown Technologies high-density MTP patch panel
27 June, 2013The panel accepts up to five high-density MTP/MPO modules of up to 24 LC connections each, giving a total capacity of 120 fibre connections in only 1RU.
Natural disasters and extreme weather delay landline repairs
07 June, 2013Twenty-three providers have declared mass service disruptions due to natural disasters or extreme weather between July 2012 and March 2013, the TIO reports.
Asbestos fears for NBN contractors
31 May, 2013Following recent instances of potential asbestos exposure to contractors, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Bill Shorten, has directed the Office of Asbestos Safety to coordinate a national response and work with Telstra and its contractors on a best practice approach to asbestos safety.
Fire-resistant cable technology to improve safety
30 May, 2013 by Tracey NichollsCable manufacturer Olex, in partnership with CSIRO, has developed a new technology for making fire-resistant electrical cables.
