The Fundamentals of an Enterprise Network
The term “enterprise network” denotes a mid-size to large organizational network’s physical, virtual, and logical design. It involves how software, hardware, and protocols work together to: Communicate… Read More
How to Choose an 8-Port Switch for Your Small Business
Although our world is becoming increasingly wireless, businesses have primarily remained wired. There is good reason for that. Wired networks are faster and more secure than wireless… Read More
Is HDMI Over IP the Right Technology for Your AV System?
High-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) was first introduced in 2002 and is now the connection standard for digitally transferring video and audio from its source to a video… Read More
Construction Industry Trends for 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic was quite a challenging start to this decade. It brought in a “new normal,” complete with health and safety concerns, an interrupted chain supply… Read More
The Challenges of Cybersecurity in the Utility Sector
Cybersecurity has become a critical issue for today’s utility facilities. Never has the threat been so prevalent. Water, electricity, gas, and oil are the foundation of a… Read More
Why You Should Consider A PoE LED Lighting System For Your Workplace
Business leaders are currently engaged with the logistics of surviving a world in the throes of a pandemic. Flexibility, creativity, and innovation are helping their businesses to… Read More
DVR vs. NVR: A Comparison
No matter the type of business you have, it is essential to have a quality security system if it is located in a brick-and-mortar facility. Security systems… Read More
Survive the Pandemic, Positive Lessons for your Business
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted every part of the economy—from entertainment and food services to travel and technology. As a result, businesses have seen supply chains interrupted,… Read More
What is IIoT, and How is it Used?
The industrial internet of things (IIoT) technology, while still relatively new, is being adopted rapidly—and for good reason. The IIoT has enormous potential to maximize process efficiency… Read More
Planet Technology USA Announces Its Newest PoE Injector
The POE-176-95—Single-Port—95 watt—802.3bt PoE++ Injector Do you need a PoE injector? Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that delivers both power and data via a single… Read More
PoE Technology in 2021
The ever-growing need for connected devices and high-performance networks has led to the deployment of billions of IoT devices globally. According to Market Watch, the number of… Read More
Heat Rise Concerns with High-Powered PoE
Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology delivers both power and data transmission over a single copper Ethernet cable. PoE has evolved extensively since the first iteration was ratified… Read More
There’s a New PHY in Town: Ethernet-APL
Automation networks in hazardous process automation facilities have a multitude of challenges. For example, process applications often demand 24/7 operation and reliability while managing a gazillion signals…. Read More
The Basics: Ethernet Cabling and How it Works
If you have been struggling to understand the difference between your Cat5e and a crossover cable, we can help you. Cables connect powered devices with Power over… Read More
Why Use a Hub?
Still a Good Choice for Small Networks A hub (also called a network hub) serves as the point of connection for all devices on a local area… Read More
Structured Cabling: A Must for Your Business
All businesses need computers, faxes, phones, printers, scanners, security systems, etc.—and they all need to be connected! And connections require cables—lots and lots of cables. Undoubtedly, the… Read More