Anti-FTTN petition attracts 200,000 signatures
13 September, 2013An online petition calling on the Coalition to reconsider its plan for a fibre to the node (FTTN) solution for the National Broadband Network has received more than 200,000 signatures since its creation shortly after Saturday's election.
FTTN system for NBN may prove impossible to operate
09 September, 2013Worldwide, capital-starved private network operators often opt for FTTN networks as an interim step towards all fibre-optic networks. This allows them to make use of their existing copper lines, which may not even be fully paid for. In general, operators have been disappointed by FTTN's lower-than-expected performance, higher operating costs and lost revenue opportunities.
Secome 3G secure remote access starter pack
26 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Daanet Pty LtdThe Secome 3G secure remote access starter pack includes the requirements to provide a remote connection to a PLC, HMI or any programmable device. The solution requires no specialist IT knowledge or even involvement.
Klikseal two-component grommet with cable anchorage
22 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdThe Klikseal two-component grommet with cable anchorage has an integrated tension relief, wide sealing range and is suitable for holes in materials of 1.5 to 5 mm thickness.
Rutaseal M63 cable grommet
20 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdTreotham Automation is expanding the Rutaseal grommet range with an M63 version. This size will handle larger cable and pipes with a diameter of 34-45 mm.
Phoenix Contact FL View monitoring and diagnostics software
08 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty LtdFL View from Phoenix Contact is monitoring and diagnostics software that visualises the network topology and constantly monitors the network performance of all ethernet and WLAN devices.
Emerson launches thermal management business
24 July, 2013Emerson Network Power has created a new thermal management business to expand the company’s ability to develop and deliver more holistic, next-generation approaches to controlling the data centre environment.
Fluke Networks OneTouch AT Network Assistant software V2
24 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Fluke NetworksOneTouch AT Network Assistant software Version 2 adds features that will make it easier for network technicians to isolate the root cause of end-user wired and wireless problems, fix or escalate those issues and validate performance and SLA (service level agreement) compliance after changes are made.
Ways to cut data centre emissions by 98%
23 July, 2013Most big data centres, the global backbone of the internet, could slash their greenhouse gas emissions by 88% by switching to efficient, off-the-shelf equipment and improving energy management, according to Stanford University experts.
PoE: more than just remote powering
22 July, 2013 by Scott Penno, Australia Country Manager, Allied Telesis | Supplied by: Allied Telesis International (Aust) Pty LtdScott Penno, Australia Country Manager, Allied Telesis, looks at how power over ethernet (PoE) can benefit SMEs and argues that it’s about far more than pushing power through LAN cables.
NTT Com deploys 100 Gbps digital coherent technology on transpacific submarine cable
18 July, 2013NTT Communications Corporation has announced a world-first deployment of 100 Gbps digital coherent technology on a transpacific submarine cable system linking the US and Japan.
Prysmian nano loose tube cables
15 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Prysmian Australia PTY LTDPrysmian has released a range of nano loose tube cables with smaller diameter and increased fibre density, part of the complete nano LT cable family.
Top of rack vs structured cabling
12 July, 2013There is no one-size-fits-all solution for data centre cabling. To make the decision-making process easier for data centre professionals, managers and CIOs, the Communications Cable and Connectivity Association details the pros and cons of structured cabling versus top of rack .
Warren and Brown 6006 Series Splice/Patch Subracks
03 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Warren & Brown TechnologiesThe 6006 Series fibre management subracks are generally mounted in an optical distribution frame (ODF) or equipment rack. Each subrack has splice and patch features, which consolidates cable management and distribution.
Interworld USO9ML2 and USOPTL4 USB to serial converters
01 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer IndustriesThe converters simply need to be plugged into an available USB port on a computer or USB hub and the device will show up as an additional COM port in the Windows Device Manager.
