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Digital EditionsFluke Networks’ OneTouch AT v2 speeds troubleshooting of BYOD and VoIP network issues
Fluke Networks has announced Version 2 software for the OneTouch AT Network Assistant, which adds new features making 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.
Read more...Xtreme cycling challenge raises thousands for charity
An Aberdeenshire company director has helped to raise over £16,000 for charity after completing a 370 mile cycle between two capital cities.
Read more...City of York Council strides ahead with more fibre network connections
City of York Council (CYC) along with partners, CityFibre and Pinacl Solutions, is striding ahead with its aim of becoming the most digitally connected city in Europe by 2015 by extending its state-of-the-art pure fibre network.
Read more...Schneider Electric outlines standardised architecture for preparing physical infrastructure in a receiving data centre
Neil Rasmussen, senior VP for innovation at Schneider Electric, has written a new white paper entitled ‘Preparing the Physical Infrastructure of Receiving Data Centres for Consolidation’, which suggests the introduction of self-contained ‘pods’, or units of data centre infrastructure.
Read more...Study reveals plans to unify and converge data centre platforms
An in-depth survey conducted by NextiraOne, in conjunction with Data Centre Solutions, has highlighted a growing need for unified computing platforms as IT directors focus on increasing performance whilst reducing space and power requirements.
Read more...Standard practice
Datwyler has developed CU 8203 4P, a compact S/FTP AWG23 cable which complies fully with the anticipated requirements of the new Category 8.2 as specified in the ISO/IEC draft.
Read more...Total Ellipse
Eaton has launched its new Ellipse Pro range of energy efficient compact uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Read more...Dramatic changes
Brand-Rex products and systems have been used extensively within the Guildhall School of Music & Drama’s new £90m Milton Court facility in London.
Read more...Draka’s high density Category 6 cable is a lesson in space saving at new academy
The compact design of Draka’s high density Category 6 cable has enabled cabling contractor Abzorb to run increased numbers of Category 6 cables in cable trays and conduits at Dixons Allerton Academy, Bradford.
Read more...Nexans powers up Interxion's London data centres
Nexans is helping to power Interxion’s London data centres supplying both standard XLPE SWA mains power cables and Nexans Lineax H07RN-F cables.
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Current Issue: August 2013
- Ken Hodge of Brand-Rex and Paul Goodbrand of Boston Networks offer some practical advice on converged network installations.
- Colin O’Neill from Dieselec Thistle discusses standby power for data centre environments.
- Michael Crane talks to Samsung about its work at Gingerbread Corner Childcare Centre.
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