


Progressive Office Cabling: Revolutionizing Connectivity for Modern Workspaces
Comprehensive Cabling Solutions
1. Cat5e, Cat6, and Fiber Optic Network Cabling
High-speed data transmission is vital for the efficiency and growth of any business. Our services include the installation of Cat5e and Cat6 cables, which are perfect for most office environments and support speeds up to 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps, respectively. Our fiber optic cabling is the ideal choice for enterprises requiring faster speeds and greater bandwidth, providing unparalleled data transmission capabilities immune to electromagnetic interference.
2. Rack and Cable Management Systems
A well-organized cabling system maintains an efficient and safe work environment. We design and install tailored rack and cable management systems that streamline cable distribution and enhance ease of maintenance and future scalability. Our solutions help avoid cable clutter, which can lead to decreased performance and increased risk of damage.
3. Cable Repair Services
Our expertise doesn't just stop at installation. Progressive Office Cabling offers comprehensive cable repair services to ensure your network maintains optimal functionality. Whether wear and tear, cut cables, or other damages, our technicians can swiftly diagnose and rectify issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity.
4. Plenum and PVC Solutions
Safety in cable installations cannot be overlooked, especially in environments that require strict compliance with building codes. Our Plenum-rated cables are designed to meet the highest standards of fire resistance and low smoke production, which is ideal for spaces used for air circulation for heating and air conditioning systems. Likewise, our PVC cabling solutions are durable, cost-effective, and suitable for indoor applications.
5. Security Camera Systems
Enhance the security of your premises with our state-of-the-art security camera systems. From installation to maintenance, we provide high-quality cameras with the latest technology to monitor and protect your property effectively. Our systems are designed to suit various business sizes and can easily be integrated into your existing network.
6. Door Access Control and Card Readers
Secure your business further with our comprehensive door access control systems. We offer a range of solutions, from card readers to biometric systems, ensuring that access to sensitive areas is controlled and monitored. Our systems are customizable and can be integrated with other security measures to provide a comprehensive security solution.
7. Cable Certification and Compliance
Ensuring your cabling system meets industry standards and compliance requirements is crucial. Progressive Office Cabling provides thorough cable testing and certification services, verifying that your network cabling is up to standard and optimized for future needs. This service ensures your cabling infrastructure meets all regulatory requirements and reliably supports high data transmission rates.
8. Cabling Cleanup
Old cabling can cause many issues, from safety hazards to decreased network efficiency. Our cabling cleanup service helps businesses remove or reorganize outdated cables, enhancing overall network performance and safety while creating a cleaner, more organized workspace.
Why Choose Progressive Office Cabling?
At Progressive Office Cabling, we understand that each business has unique needs. That's why we offer customized solutions to enhance your network infrastructure. Our team of experts is committed to delivering top-notch service and support, ensuring that your business stays connected in today's digital world.
Contact us today for more information on how we can help your business thrive through superior cabling solutions. Revolutionize your workspace with Progressive Office Cabling, where connectivity meets reliability and security.

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Creating the Requirements of Network Design
Various requirements that are skillfully combined during the implementation phase can result in a desired network design that helps attain a company’s business goals. Below is a classification of requirements for an organization. Some may be directly provided by the network design team while others may be determined from the goals or requirements of the company.
Business Goals
- Decreasing operational costs
- Expanding business via additional remote sites
- Increasing staff productivity
Business Requirements
- Decrease expenses for the maintenance of multiple voice & data networks
- Provide support for expanding business via additional remote sites
- Raise staff productivity by improving internal communications via mobile and video devices, while safeguarding company security
Functional Requirements
- Ability to introduce and support new remote sites to the network without redesign
- Infrastructure supporting data, video, voice, and wireless in a unified manner
- Isolation of guest and employee wired and wireless traffic to comply with standard company security policy
Application Requirements
When an organization plans to add video and VoIP capability to their network, particular application requirements must be met. In such instances, the network design must be capable of providing sufficient network availability, efficiency, and performance for these two new features to support business goals.
Technical Requirements
In order to attain the above example’s functional and application requirements in consideration of the company’s business goals, the network design must have the following features:
High Availability – Raise the level of high availability in order to support traffic crucial to business, such as data and voice.
Quality of Service (QoS) – User experience can be greatly improved through the introduction of QoS in order to attain excellent voice and video services.
Scalability – Implement scalable network (WAN) design for supporting growth of business projected for the coming 12 months.
Security – Network security must be optimized when new features such as voice and Wi-Fi security are added.
Traffic Isolation – Provide traffic isolation to meet information security requirements.
Progressive Office Cabling
Founded in 1986, Progressive Office’s success has been a direct result of years of commitment to seeking solutions on behalf of our clients in the Washington, D.C. and New York City areas. Efficiently working together, Progressive teams get cabling installed and operating as fast as possible while minimizing disruption and downtime. Call our toll free number (800) 614-4560 today.

Emerging Data Center Trends for 2018 – Part 2
As discussed in Part 1, 2018 is turning into a year with several exciting emerging data cabling trends. Part 2 will discuss Low Voltage Lighting Over POE and Passive Optical Networks. Before starting your company’s data cabling project, consult with an expert and experienced team to get the best results.
3) Low Voltage Lighting Over POE
Certain to be used increasingly in the future, low voltage lighting powered by POE (Power Over Ethernet) networks will provide several benefits. Efficient, low voltage lights need less electricity, saving on utility bills and lessening environmental impact.

Comparing Cat 7 to the Other Cats
Nowadays offices and homes utilize either a wireless (Wi-Fi) connection or wired network connection. Usually faster than Wi-Fi, wired connections also have lower latency. These two types of network connection continue to progress technologically, providing users ever increasing speeds.
In the case of home networks, the speed of the internet connection is typically the issue, and the cabling may not be a factor. However, a company must consider the specifications of particular cables and how these would meet its requirements in order to properly decide which to select. There can be a vast difference between the network speeds of the various Ethernet cables.
Types
Cables are differentiated by standard categories. Category has been abbreviated to “Cat” by the industry. Currently, the most common cables in use are Cat 5, Cat 5e, Cat 6, and Cat 6a. The newest type is Cat 7. Every type is backward compatible, allowing users to insert a newer cable into a device that was manufactured for an older cable without any compatibility issues arising.
Progress
With every new cable category, users were provided increased speed and decreased crosstalk. Newer category cables provided faster speeds at increased lengths of cable. The following offers comparisons at 100 meters of cable, illustrating the differences between the ethernet cable categories:
Cat 5 - Considered slow and inadequate for business networks, providing up to 100 Mb/second at 100 Mhz.
Cat 5e - provides up to 1 Gb/second internet speed at 100 Mhz.
Cat 6 -provides up to 1 Gb/second, and cable lengths up to 55 meters can give internet speeds of 10 Gb/second at 250
Cat 6a -can provides speeds up to 10 Gb/second, to 100 meters of cable length, at 500 Mhz.
Cat 7 - provides speeds up to 10 Gb/second to 100 meters of cable, at 600 Mhz.
History
Cat 5 was the standard in 1995, Cat 5e became standard in 2001, and Cat 6 was introduced in 2002. Arriving in 2008, Cat 6a is typically the newest cable the majority of companies have used because it is not considered necessary to update to Cat 7 yet. Cat 7a and Cat 8, which were respectively released in 2010 and 2013, are still waiting in the wings.
Union Network Cabling
When union work requires a unionized cabling group, call on Union Network Cabling for your commercial Cat5e/6/6a and fiber cabling projects. We specialize in cabling for data, voice, security and even the latest WiFi and LiFi solutions. Phone: (202) 462-4290

Variety of Alternatives for Business Phone Services
There is a variety of choices and settings for business firms that opt for high-tech phone services. Unlike the traditional telephones which provide rather limited features, the modern business telephone system can modify each feature depending on company preferences and needs. Contemporary phone service providers make it less intricate for business proprietors and employees by ensuring that their technology is rationalized and appropriate. This insures that existing clients do not transfer to competitors.
The acquisition of a consistent, reliable and flexible phone system does not only guarantee efficient communications among employees, clients, suppliers and other business contacts. It also enhancies productivity.
