High-Tech and PoE Lead the Way to Better Infrastructure
It was about this time last year that the president elect proposed a $1T infrastructure development initiative. The prospect of a much-needed infrastructure overhaul got many engineering… Read More
Top IoT Predictions for 2018
We’ve written a lot about the internet of things this year. But we’ve mostly covered industry news from 2017. Now that we’re coming up on the end… Read More
Freedom From the Power Cord | Advances in Wireless Charging
When it comes to electronic devices, recharging has always been a bit of a headache. Even the latest smartphones require a decent chunk of time plugged in,… Read More
Hot-Swappable Equipment Helps Networks Stay Resilient
For years now, network installers have been pushing for more and more hot-swappable devices. There are still some breakthroughs to be made, and not all types of… Read More
Aging Network Infrastructure and Delta’s Virtual Crash
Back on January 29, 2017, due to aging network infrastructure, Delta Airlines suffered a well-publicized computer crash grounding 280 planes. An earlier disruption back in August of… Read More
MC-1500 & VC-231 Bring Remote Networks Closer
Remote network installations are becoming more and more common. In recent years, technological components have been developed to withstand greater temperature and weather extremes. This accordingly allows… Read More
SFP Modules and Interfaces | Taking the Next Step
SFP modules are becoming increasingly popular, and customers are looking for managed switches with integrated SFP ports. Our PLANET Managed Switch, the GS-5220-24P4XVR is a great example…. Read More
Passive Optical Networks Provide Speedy and Economical Broadband
If you’ve been living under a rock, you might not have noticed the massive infrastructure spend Uncle Sam announced earlier this year. A proposed investment to the… Read More
Long Reach PoE | Improve CCTV & Remote Security Systems
Long Reach PoE (LRP) is playing a huge role in revolutionizing the way security and law enforcement officials monitor public spaces. Digital evidence supplied by CCTV and… Read More
Energy-Efficiency and the Future for IT Staff Members
As the technology needed for energy-efficiency races ahead, the government and private industries alike are hustling to keep up. As part of this effort, the Department of… Read More
PoE Lighting Advancements Illuminate Cities of the Future
Cars fly past your mega-skyscraper window. Your friendly robot arrives serving your favorite martini. As the sun goes down, the lights dim and change hue for a… Read More
HDBaseT | Simplifying Entertainment Network Installs
HDBaseT is a killer new technology that’s really starting to take its place in mainstream networking. It’s an IT admins dream, and it’s fast becoming a favorite… Read More
Beginner’s Guide to PoE Injectors
Okay. Let’s be honest with one another. It’s summertime and the fun’s just getting started. The last thing you want to do, is sit in front of… Read More
Smart Technology and Personal Privacy Limits
As you’re probably aware, on May 17th Wanna Cryptor (commonly known as WannaCry) became a serious problem world-wide. In the UK alone, 16 hospitals were forced to… Read More
Why Your Network Needs a 24-Port Managed PoE Switch
When you’re researching PoE switches, you’ll inevitably come to a crossroads. Do you choose managed or unmanaged switches? The choice is really quite simple. A Managed Switch… Read More
The Quick Guide to Understanding External PSU Labels
External PSU labels can be tricky to understand. They also feature a ton of icons and markings that you may not already know. Like any other piece… Read More