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What You Should Expect From a Structured Cabling Provider

26 Oct 2019
Your organization is planning to install a new structured cabling solution in your facility, and you expect improved connections, speedier information transmissions, and greater productivity. However, you may not know what to expect from a structured cabling provider. The following will discuss what to anticipate from their team.
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The Basics of Backbone Cabling for Enterprises

21 Oct 2019
A component of a typical structured cabling installation, the entrance facility contains cabling components required for providing the methods for connecting the exterior service facilities to the cabling inside the premises. The ways for connecting include cables, connecting hardware, service entrance pathways, circuit protection devices, and transition hardware.
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Structured Cabling Fundamentals for Businesses – Part 2

17 Oct 2019
As discussed in Part 1, structured cabling provides a comprehensive infrastructure for telecommunications that meets an organization’s business and technical requirements. It is also capable of meeting the company’s current and future demands. Part 2 will discuss the Appearance and Advantages of Structured Cabling.
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Structured Cabling Fundamentals for Businesses – Part 1

10 Oct 2019
A system of cabling and related equipment, structured cabling provides a comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure that meets an organization’s business and technical requirements. Serving a number of functions, it enables data transmission via a network, provides connections for telephony and CCTV, and powers computing, storage, and peripheral equipment. Intended to support several types of equipment, structured cabling must be capable of meeting current demands as well as the needs of the future.
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10 Trending Reasons for Upgrading Network Cabling

8 Dec 2018

Network Switch Cabling Company Atlanta GAExpert professional providers of network cabling are attuned to the current trends regarding the needs of their customers. They have noted that their clients are becoming increasingly motivated to upgrade network cabling because of the rapid growth of data and its business usage. The following is a list of their 10 trending reasons for upgrading network cabling in 2019.




  1. Access Control & Time and Attendance – Increasingly, these two systems are network connected. The ability to monitor people on premises from a central location enhances safety and security.

  2. CCTV Upgrades – IP CCTV systems are becoming the standard, and are connected to a network to allow both internal and external communications.

  3. Consolidation – Transferring staff or networked machinery from several facilities to one location may require more network outlets.

  4. Display Screens – Efficiently distributing informational video to staff, clients, customers, and partners will mean display screens require network connectivity.

  5. Expansion – May result in a growing number of employees or networked machinery, requiring more network outlets.

  6. Inventory Control – Stock management is usually performed with barcode scanners connected to servers via Wi-Fi. Thus, wireless access points require connectivity to network outlets.

  7. Reliability & Performance Problems – Improper installation of existing cabling systems may require a comprehensive network upgrade supported by documentation or certification to cope with the exponential growth of data and to remain competitive.

  8. SIP Phone System Upgrade – More network outlets are usually necessary to provide connectivity to the new phones. Frequently, savings from the SIP installation can cover the infrastructure upgrade costs.

  9. Tooling & Machinery Upgrades – New plant equipment will typically be “smart” and require network connectivity, which may require more network outlets in close proximity.

  10. Wi-Fi Upgrade – The rapid growth of wireless devices for business use will require faster Wi-Fi with improved coverage. More wireless access points will be necessary.


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.

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Things to Avoid in Running Network Cabling

28 Feb 2015

What can cabling that has not been installed properly do?


network cabling,Data CablingIt can lead to a lot of negative outcomes such as paralyzed network performance, maintenance troubles and hidden costs. Network cabling can be  especially troublesome if it is installed by individuals without the proper knowledge and tools. When it comes to twisted pair cabling, there are many factors that you need to consider.


In the past, many companies installed different cable systems since twisted pair cabling was expensive. At present, full installation is still costly although a greater part of the expense is labor since raw cables is not pricey. Cable management is another concern.

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Practical Pointers in Network Cabling

20 Feb 2015

StructuredCablingFiberOpticsCat6a10GigNetworking cabling is not a simple task. It entails expertise and attention to detail. What are valuable insights that network technicians need to know about for effective cabling and installations?



Cable length is essential.


The telecommunications standards prescribed by the Telecommunications Industry Association and Electronic industries Alliance (TIA-EIA) states that maximum distance end to end of cables should be no more than 100 meters.

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