October 8, 2018 Choose lithium-ion for your single phase UPS The advantage of choosing lithium-ion over VRLA Lithium-ion batteries had not previously been used for single-phase UPSs, often because of price. But, a 10-year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis shows a decrease of TCO up to 50% when using lithium-ion batteries over VRLA batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are also more compact and lightweight, weighing one [...]

September 5, 2018 APC just released this great new comprehensive brochure for the enterprise environment for your power and racking requirements.  The brochure has various solutions for racks, enclosures, PDUs and UPSs for the enterprise IDF and MDF environment.  Download the brochure by clicking here. For further information on APC Datacom solutions, please contact your local NETP sales representative.

August 21, 2018 Introducing the first-of-its-kind IoT platform. Nexos is an all-in-one hardware, software and analytics solution, with an open API allowing developers to create endless integrations. Nexos is a centralized IoT platform designed to turn static, legacy commercial properties into future-proofed and agile smart buildings. Unlike current IoT platforms, Nexos can interconnect and control disparate technologies and systems within a smart building or campus, [...]

August 14, 2018 Please contact your NETP sales representative for additional information.

August 8, 2018 CommScope is pleased to announce the availability and introduction of a small diameter Cat 6A patch cord for all 6A channel applications. The MiNo6A is a small-diameter (0.195 inches/4.95mm) patch cord, delivering Category 6A/Class EA performance while utilizing an unshielded twisted pair cable (U/UTP design). Building upon CommScope’s cable and connector engineering knowledge, the MiNo6A utilizes 28AWG solid conductors and a modular [...]

July 22, 2018 CommScope introduces I/O rollable ribbon cables into its already extensive portfolio of optical fiber cables. Featuring rollable ribbons, these cables provide double the density of standard matrix ribbon cables. Much higher fiber counts can now be used in existing duct banks, avoiding expensive OSP construction. Data center overhead or underfloor pathways are less congested, avoiding or postponing expensive pathway additions. Double the [...]

June 26, 2018 CommScope offers many fiber shelves and frames that apply to different applications. Choosing the correct type for a specific application can sometimes be challenging. So, let’s try to simplify the process. For pre-term solutions that mostly apply to switched and server racks in the Data Center, the correct shelves to use are the HD and UD. These two shelves are optimized to [...]

May 9, 2018 CommScope Div 27 Spec Generation Tool has been updated with all of the latest product updates and improvements to both the Uniprise and Systimax portfolio.  Download the new and updated tool today by following this link and selecting the Download button from the CommScope website.  Make your project design quick and simple by using this great tool to easily create a CSI [...]

May 9, 2018 Igor Technologies has the ability to help control the systems involved for Smart Buildings.  Check out these videos from the founder of Igor Technologies to learn more about how this innovative company is connecting technology for the Internet of Things. https://youtu.be/YebZfdrtRXY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_tq04I1CGg&t=5s For additional information on Igor Technologies contact your local NETP sales representative.

April 24, 2018 APC Smart-UPS Li-Ion UPS Overview: The new APC Smart-UPS 1500VA Rackmount with Lithium-ion batteries is a 3U short-depth rackmount UPS. If you can answer yes to any of these questions you or your customer are a strong candidate for a Li-ion UPS solution: Are you tired of battery replacement needs? Struggling with budget for replacement batteries? Have you encountered unexpected battery failures? [...]

April 10, 2018 As part of the change in CommScope Category 5e and Uniprise Category 6 jack termination methods, CommScope is offering a special promotional incentive to ensure that the installation tools are readily available. As described in the February 16, 2018 Product Newsflash, the new jack design will require use of the Modular Jack Termination SL Tool Kit with Lacing Fixture.  Click here for [...]

March 27, 2018 POE Lighting is a Revolution in the Lighting Industry. There are a variety of ways to implement your Igor Intelligent PoE Platform today. Intelligent PoE LEDs have enabled the development of more intelligent controls and platforms. In some circles, wireless systems are a hot new topic now, but it will be PoE Connected Lighting Platforms that will win out in the long [...]

March 12, 2018 Ventev Infrastructure has very innovative and reliable enclosures to protect or hide your wireless access points and antennas.  Whether your application is to hide or minimize visibility of an indoor antenna or if it is to protect an access point outside in the elements, Ventev has a solution for you.  Here are a few examples of some of the unique enclosures with [...]

March 5, 2018 CommScope is leading the way in wireless technology with the new Era C-RAN antenna solution. The vast majority of mobile data traffic occurs indoors, where operator networks struggle to reach. This means sluggish data and dropped calls. An in-building wireless solution like a distributed antenna system (DAS) helps, but in a sprawling campus or office park, the high cost and large footprint [...]

January 17, 2018 Checklist: Building an Edge Data Center Building an edge data center to provide a cloud computing environment within a service provider central office can be a complex endeavor.   Navigating the Road to Terabit Ethernet How to use it, where to use it, when to plan for more of it. That’s where useful tools like the Ethernet roadmap come in handy ... [...]