China Telecommunications Technology Labs selects Spirent for TD-LTE testing
24 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Matrium Technologies Pty LtdSpirent Communications has announced that China Telecommunications Technology Labs (CTTL), a leading wireless test and certification organisation under China Academy of Telecommunications Research (CATR), has selected the Spirent VR5 HD Spatial Channel Emulator to advance their TD-LTE device test environment.
Innovative solution for safe termination of data cables
22 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Anixter Australia Pty LtdThe data cable termination tool from Australian company Tech Innovations helps alleviate many challenging manual handling and safety issues confronted by technicians. The product allows technicians to perform the task on a stable, height-adjustable working platform that is lightweight and easily transported.
Canare ethernet cable RJC5E-4P-WJ
22 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Amber Technology LimitedCanare ethernet cable model RJC5E-4P-WJ is capable of transmission distances of up to 110 m, according to EtherSound.
Times Microwave Systems T-Rad-600-FR-MSHA 1/2″ leaky feeder cable
18 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Rojone Pty LtdThe T-Rad-600-FR-MSHA 1/2″ leaky feeder cable, from Times Microwave Systems, is a low-loss, flexible, non-kinking RF leaky feeder transmission line cable suitable for various interior communication coverage solutions, including 2-way communications and RFID for mine safety systems.
igus Chainfix saddle clamp range
18 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltdigus has developed Chainfix saddle clamps for fixing cables securely within energy chains in moving applications.
Schneider Electric launches customisable data centre assessment services
12 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricAs part of a growing line of energy management services for the data centre, Schneider Electric has introduced EnergySTEP Data Centre Assessment. It provides a detailed, customisable assessment of the power, cooling, physical infrastructure and operational efficiencies of a data centre that allows data centre managers to benchmark the performance of their facility against industry standards such as the Green Grid Data Centre Maturity Model. The assessment focuses on improvements that will help the data centre manager drive down the spiralling cost of energy, while ensuring maximum availability.
Metronode signs $182m data centre contract with NSW Government
25 May, 2012Metronode, a subsidiary of Leighton Contractors, has signed a $182m contract with the New South Wales Government under the Data Centre Reform project for the provision of two managed data centres in NSW. The company will build two new large-scale, energy-efficient data centres in NSW - one located in Sydney’s inner west at Silverwater and the other in the Illawarra region at Wollongong’s southern suburb of Unanderra - as a part of the contract. When fully developed, each data centre will be capable of supporting up to 9 MW of IT load.
Rittal officially opens its Data Centre Container at CeBIT
24 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Rittal Pty LtdRittal launched its Data Centre Container (DCC) yesterday at CeBIT, with Senator Kate Lundy cutting the ribbon to officially open the DCC.
StruxureWare Data Centre Operation Suite v7.1
23 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has introduced the StruxureWare Data Centre Operation Suite v7.1, featuring updated and flexible change management with a customisable approach to workflow management and maintenance processes.
Burnin’ rubber with v6 under your bonnet
16 May, 2012 by Alan Way, International Development Manager, Spirent Communications | Supplied by: Matrium Technologies Pty LtdMuch has already been written about the pressures driving the enterprise to migrate to IPv6, but what about the positive performance benefits it could bring? asks Alan Way, International Development Manager, Spirent Communications.
Spotlight on data centre testing from professional services
16 May, 2012 by Patrick Barry, Product Manager - Professional Services, Spirent Communications | Supplied by: Matrium Technologies Pty LtdCostly business disruption and remedial work can be attributed to performance problems in data centres, operational network systems and software applications. These issues often go undetected prior to launch due to the difficulty of conducting realistic performance testing. Quantifiable consequences of undetected performance problems include: revenue loss, customer base erosion and brand damage. All of these issues call into question a business’s long-term viability. Since the advent of network testing, Spirent test engineers have helped hundreds of clients save thousands of testing hours, which resulted in bringing products and services to market faster and with higher quality.
Spirent TestCenter C1
29 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Matrium Technologies Pty LtdSpirent TestCenter C1 incorporates a Layer 2 through Layer 7 router, switch and application optimisation and security device test solutions in a portable form factor. With support for two line-rate 10 G test ports and the suite of Spirent test solutions, it is suitable for users looking for a professional, converged test tool instead of relying on multiple open source utilities or ad hoc testing methods.
Meru Networks AP110 access point
23 April, 2012 | Supplied by: WavelinkThe AP110 access point from Meru Networks is a wireless and wired access solution for branch offices, telecommuters and mobile or travelling individuals. Meru claims the AP110 enables simple, secure, virtualised Wi-Fi access to corporate networks, applications and resources and doesn’t require VPN infrastructure.
Malcolm Turnbull: NBN rollout slow as “an arthritic snail”
20 April, 2012Malcolm Turnbull MP has criticised the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout, saying it is moving “with the determination and velocity of an arthritic snail”.
Wireless technology enables a ski resort to make snow
18 April, 2012 by By Don Tolley, Product Specialist, ESTeem Wireless Modems | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaFor a northern Arizona resort, supplementing Mother Nature with manufactured snow provides a predictable ski season that could inject millions of dollars into the local economy. Controlled wirelessly, roughly 5.5 million litres of reclaimed effluent water from a nearby city would be needed daily to blanket the arid climate in fresh snow.
