Oscilloquartz OSA 5410/11 PTP Toolbox
01 June, 2015 | Supplied by: TelecomTest SolutionsThe OSA 5410 Series (formerly named FSP 150SP) by Oscilloquartz is a family of compact synchronisation distribution and assurance devices.
Nexans SUTA-FLEX Subsea Umbilical Termination Assembly electro-hydraulic system
01 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Nexans Olex Australia Pty LtdNexans has launched its next-generation SUTA-FLEX Subsea Umbilical Termination Assembly, an electro-hydraulic system that enables multiple wells to be controlled via one umbilical.
Antaira Technologies LNP-1002G-SFP and LNP-1002G-SFP-24 series Ethernet switch
29 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Antaira Technologies
Antaira Technologies' LNP-1002G-SFP and LNP-1002G-SFP-24 series are 10-port industrial PoE+ gigabit unmanaged Ethernet switches.
Vocus deploys 1728-count fibre cable in Sydney
12 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Prysmian Australia PTY LTDWhen Vocus needed the largest fibre count cable possible for a data centre installation, the company called on its cable supplier, Prysmian, to explore potential options.
Understanding high-efficiency mode UPSs
07 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdPower efficiency is hardly a new concern among data centre operators, but today's constrained budgets and corporate sustainability initiatives have combined to make energy usage minimisation more critical than ever.
Zone cabling for cost savings
07 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Siemon AustraliaToday's enterprise workspaces are increasingly more social and flexible, and are subject to frequent reconfiguration and updating. To determine how structured cabling can best support flexible workplaces, Siemon recently analysed the cost and environmental impact of various structured cabling designs. Below are the findings.
Residual current monitoring in data centres
27 April, 2015 by David Morley, Data Centre EngineerResidual current devices (RCDs) have long had a bad reputation for causing nuisance tripping and unexplained outages in data centres. Sadly, this perception still exists within the ICT industry and is inconsistent with the latest developments in technology.
NYC counterfeit cable case study
16 April, 2015 by Communications Cable and Connectivity Association | Supplied by: Communications Cable and Connectivity AssociationThe widespread proliferation of counterfeit and non-compliant cable in the information and communications technologies (ICT) industry is illustrated in the CCCA's latest case study detailing a New York City contractor's encounter.
Huawei Smart Logger communication platform
10 April, 2015 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty LtdThe Huawei Smart Logger from NHP is a monitoring and management communication platform for photovoltaic power systems.
Advantech ProView SCADA manageable series switches
08 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty LtdAdvantech's ProView SCADA manageable series switches are convergence switches for process control and IT networking management.
Altronics 19″ rack systems
01 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Altronic Distributors Pty LtdThe Altronics 19″ rack systems range is designed for audio, data and communications installations.
NBN Co launches fibre-to-the-building product
31 March, 2015
NBN Co is currently in the process of rolling out fibre-to-the-building (FTTB) technology to 6000 homes and businesses in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.
Fujikura FSM-21S fusion splicer
26 March, 2015 | Supplied by: AFL Telecommunications Pty LtdThe Fujikura FSM-21S from AFC is a fusion splicer suitable for advanced FTTx and LAN applications.
Making the most of the big data era
10 March, 2015 by Francois Vazille, Vice-President for IT Business, Schneider Electric | Supplied by: Schneider Electric IT AustraliaThe need to process and store information is increasing exponentially. It is estimated that Australian internet traffic will nearly triple from 2013 to 2018. Globally, we have moved into a period termed 'the internet of everything', or the interconnection of computing-like devices with existing internet infrastructure. This means that by 2020 there will be 50 billion connected devices - nearly seven devices per person.
Clearing the conduit confusion
09 March, 2015 by Lawrence McKenna*
One of the greatest concerns to the health and safety of registered cables is a complete disregard of the Australian Standard AS 1345-1995 'Identification of the contents of pipes, conduits and ducts' by the electrical industry.
