Data networking and communications

New emergency communications system for Los Angeles

18 February, 2016

The emergency services agencies in Los Angeles will now be able to communicate directly with each other thanks to a new emergency data communications system.


AFL Fujikura 22S Fusion Splicer

15 February, 2016 | Supplied by: AFL Telecommunications Australia Pty Ltd

AFL has launched the Fujikura 22S active cladding alignment fusion splicer for field splicing that maintains good performance even in extreme environments.


IDRC DSP HD/HR 1U programmable AC/DC power supply

10 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Triplepoint Calibrations Pty Ltd

IDRC has launched the DSP HD/HR, a 1U programmable AC/DC power supply unit with LXI interface, suitable for QC testing and use in various applications, such as energy, R&D, factory automation and solar.


Phoenix Contact signal lines

09 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty Ltd

Signal lines on cable drums from Phoenix Contact are now available in addition to cable rings of up to 100 m. The company is offering signal lines of up to 500 m on cable drums in small quantities.


Siemon Z-MAX, MAX RJ-45 and TERA jacks

09 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Siemon Australia

Siemon has launched the Z-MAX, MAX RJ-45 and TERA jacks, which offer reliable jack-plug connection for support of PoE applications.


Backplane Systems Technology Nuvo-3616VR Fanless Surveillance System

05 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Backplane Systems Technology Pty Ltd

Backplane Systems Technology has launched the Nuvo-3616VR, a surveillance platform that is designed to meet requirements of a stationary or mobile surveillance system, and is capable of video recording as well as high-end video analytics.


Microsoft submerges data centre in ocean

03 February, 2016

Microsoft has successfully submerged a data centre underwater, reportedly the first attempt to ever be made, which may be a game changer in how we make data centres more sustainable and cost-effective.


AFL Tactical Tight Buffered fibre-optic cables

01 February, 2016 | Supplied by: AFL Telecommunications Australia Pty Ltd

The AFL Tactical Tight Buffered fibre-optic cables are suitable for use in installations where extreme environmental conditions are present and require a solution that may be retrieved for later use.


Allied Telesis Active Fiber Monitoring security solution

29 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Allied Telesis International (Aust) Pty Ltd

Allied Telesis has released Active Fiber Monitoring, a security measure that can prevent eavesdropping on fibre communications by detecting when a cable is being tampered with and raise an alarm.


R&M field-mountable Cat 6A connectors

29 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Reichle & De-Massari Australia P/L

R&M has expanded its range of field-mountable RJ45 connectors with the Cat 6A solution.


Fujikura 62S fusion splicer

18 January, 2016 | Supplied by: AFL Telecommunications Australia Pty Ltd

The Fujikura 62S fusion splicer is an active core alignment splicer that provides good splice loss performance and minimised splice time.


Siemon 12-fibre MTP 2 mm fibre jumpers

15 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Siemon Australia

Siemon has added to its LightHouse range of fibre cabling solutions with the release of 12-fibre MTP fibre jumpers, which feature a smaller 2 mm diameter for improved pathway fill, airflow and accessibility in high-density fibre patching areas.


Breaking away from the norm

12 January, 2016 by Craig Buckingham, National Technical Manager | Supplied by: Reichle & De-Massari Australia P/L

In an increasingly connected world, networks must not only become more reliable and powerful, but installation and maintenance need to become ever faster and simpler.


Belden FiberExpress Ultra HD System rackmount fibre connectivity system

12 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty Ltd

The FiberExpress Ultra HD System from Belden is a high-density, rackmount fibre connectivity system, designed to offer simple installation and maintenance.


Fiber Fox Mini 4S Active Clad Alignment Splicer

14 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Warren & Brown Technologies

The Mini 4S Active Clad Alignment Splicer from Fiber Fox is designed for FTTx and features four motors in the one splicing machine.


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