£2,395 Cash Back Rebate from Fluke Networks

Released: January 2010

Fluke Networks, leading manufacturer of network cabling test equipment, is teaming up with network infrastructure experts Siemon to launch a new initiative named ‘The Best Solution’.  This promotion offers all UK network installers the chance to claim up to £2,395 cash back rebate when acquiring a Fluke Networks DTX CableAnalyzer™ Series configuration.

Running from January to April 30, 2010, the opportunity is open to all industry professionals.  To qualify for the maximum £2,395 reward, installers will need to purchase, in a single order, £10,000 or more in value of Siemon’s Z-MAX category 6A cabling products and/or any other qualifying copper or fibre infrastructure products from Siemon. This is being marketed exclusively through Fluke Networks’ UK distribution partner, CablelinesPronet Ltd, who stock the qualifying Siemon Z-MAX range.

The DTX CableAnalyzer^TM is a future-proof platform that improves every aspect of the testing and certification process. It reduces total certification time and costs by up to 35 per cent per year, claims Fluke. The DTX is the only tester with a Permanent Link Adapter (DTX-PLA002S) with truly centered plug, required for standards compliant certification and an  unprecedented measurement repeatability at very low cost. It is this DTX-PLA002S that guarantees “false” passes do not occur, ultimately saving installers costly callbacks.

“For many UK integrators, installing Category 6A is now a daily reality,” commented Graeme Stoker, Siemon’s EMEA marketing manager.  “The unique Siemon Z-MAX Category 6A cabling system offers our installers the highest performance margins across all critical transmission parameters; a 60 second or less termination time, 48 category 6A ports in a standard 1U 19″ patch panel and exceptional termination speed and  reliability via Siemon’s Z-TOOL.”  

Stoker goes on to point out, “Testing remains a critical element of any high performing network installation, and we very much support Fluke Networks in driving this message forward through ‘The Best Solution’ of the DTX tester and Z-MAX cabling system. ”

Robert Luijten, EMEA marketing manager for Fluke Networks explains, “’The Best Solution’ is a very simple idea and one which we know will be of interest to many installers, as it should help them migrate existing test equipment up to the high performing DTX CableAnalyser^TM Series.  ‘The Best Solution’, makes this transition even more attractive and we are delighted to be working with Siemon and CablelinesPronet to deliver this offer to market”.

For more information and to receive your Fluke DTX rebate application form, please visit http://www.flukenetworks.com/SiemonBestSolution

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About Siemon

Established in 1903, Siemon™ is an industry leader specialising in the manufacture and innovation of high quality, high-performance network cabling solutions. With global offices and partners throughout the world, Siemon offers the most comprehensive suite of copper (unshielded and shielded twisted-pair) and fibre cabling systems available and is one of only three network cabling infrastructure companies worldwide with true global partnership capabilities. With over 400 active patents specific to structured cabling, Siemon Labs invests heavily in R&D and development of industry standards, underlining the company’s long-term commitment to its customers and the industry.

www.siemon.com/uk

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Networks Centre Promoted

Released: January 2010

Networks Centre has been promoted by Brand-Rex.

Already a successful distributor for Brand-Rex Fibre Cabling Systems; three years of constant success, dedication and commitment combined with unparalleled sales growth has led Brand-Rex (now recognised as the UK’s leading structured cabling systems manufacturer) to start the new year by promoting Networks Centre to be one of its small elite group of Premier Distribution Partners.

This means that Networks Centre www.networkscentre.com will now distribute the full Brand-Rex range of copper and fibre structured cabling systems and are now able to offer a complete one-stop service for installers and integrators.

In announcing the promotion, Brand-Rex Business and Marketing Director Ian Wilkie said,  ”I’m delighted to announce the appointment of Networks Centre to become one of our Premier Distribution Partners today.  Brand-Rex has placed Customer Service at the heart of its business strategy in recent years because we believe that this gives us a massive differentiation in the market.

“We’re very pleased that Networks Centre share the same vision as Brand-Rex  -  their business approach is very much one of  customer focus and responsiveness.  The fact that they have exhibited such impressive sales growth is testament to the effectiveness of this strategy.

Wilkie continued by saying that with loyal distribution partners such as Networks Centre, Brand-Rex will continue to offer a service unmatched by most in the industry.

On receiving the news of their promotion, Networks Centre Managing Director Duncan Lindsay said, “We are delighted. Through our customer-centred business model, Networks Centre has grown substantially over the past three years and has become a significant distributor in the IT and Telecoms sectors. We are committed to ensuring we provide our customers with leading edge products and systems to meet the needs of their customers. The new appointment will ensure we continue to do so.

ABOUT BRAND-REX

Brand-Rex Ltd is a global operation, designing, developing and manufacturing the most sophisticated, high performance copper and fibre cabling systems for communications and extreme environment applications. Headquartered in Scotland, the company is committed to being a trusted market leading provider of best-in-class communication infrastructure solutions that are truly ‘future proof’. For more information visit www.brand-rex.com

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Siemon Launches New Super Dense Angled Panel with 48 Ports in 1U

Released: January 2010

Siemon has launched an angled version of the high performance Z-MAX modular patch panel. Designed to support both the shielded and UTP versions of Siemon’s 10 Gb/s Z-MAX 6A network cabling, these new panels meet or exceed all 10GBASE-T and category 6A/class E_A performance requirements.

Available in ultra high-density 48 port 1U and 24 port 1U versions, the new angled configuration allows patch cords to be routed directly into vertical cable managers, eliminating the need for additional horizontal cable managers and saving valuable rack space.  This not only provides increased density, but also offers more aesthetically pleasing patch cord management.

Like the flat versions of the  Z-MAX patch panel, Siemon’s new angled panels feature a unique modular Quick-Snap panel design, which allows Z-MAX category 6A panel outlets to be quickly snapped into place or removed to speed initial deployment and subsequent moves, adds and changes.  Designed specifically for the Z-MAX panels, Z-MAX panel outlets utilise the same best-in-class termination process as Z-MAX hybrid flat/angled outlets. Using the simple, patent-pending Z-TOOL™, both shielded and unshielded Z-MAX panel outlets can be terminated in as little as 60 seconds from start to finish, including cable preparation. The terminated outlets can then be easily snapped into the panel.

The angled Z-MAX panels’ Quick Snap design also makes them ideal for use with Siemon’s factory pre-terminated Z-MAX trunking cable assemblies.  Equipped with Z-MAX category 6A UTP or category 6A Shielded panel outlets, Siemon trunks are custom configured specifically to the customer need, allowing permanent links within data centres, or other environments with pre-determined lengths, to be quickly deployed. This exact-fit approach, combined with the Z-MAX Quick Snap panel design, significantly reduces installation time – up to 75 per cent compared to individually field-terminated channels.  By consolidating multiple cabling channels, Siemon trunking cable assemblies also improve cable management and pathway space utilisation in raised floor or overhead cable trays as well as eliminating on site scrap which makes for a greener installation.  All scrap from the factory termination process is 100 per cent recycled as part of Siemon’s zero-landfill commitment to the environment.

These durable panels are constructed of lightweight, high strength steel with industrial black finish, scratch/fade resistant port marking and user-friendly integrated cable management.  Port identification is enhanced through the Z-MAX panel’s high visibility magnifying labeling system.

Z-MAX 6A shielded panels feature Siemon’s integrated Quick Ground™ technology, which automatically grounds Z-MAX 6A shielded modules to the panel upon insertion, eliminating additional outlet grounding steps.  Both Z-MAX shielded and unshielded panels are available as complete kits including patch panel, Z-MAX panel outlets and all necessary accessories. Empty panels are also available for use with Z-MAX pre-terminated trunking cable assemblies.

Siemon’s Z-MAX 6A line includes complete end-to-end category 6A/class E_A systems in both shielded and unshielded configurations.  The full Z-MAX 6A channel consists of Z-MAX 6A outlets, Siemon category 6A cable and Z-MAX 6A patch panels, as well as patent pending Z-MAX 6A patch cords that feature a precisely tuned printed circuit board (PCB) into every plug for enhanced signal and unparalleled end-to-end system performance.

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About Siemon

Established in 1903, Siemon™ is an industry leader specialising in the manufacture and innovation of high quality, high-performance network cabling solutions. With global offices and partners throughout the world, Siemon offers the most comprehensive suite of copper (unshielded and shielded twisted-pair) and fibre cabling systems available and is one of only three network cabling infrastructure companies worldwide with true global partnership capabilities. With over 400 active patents specific to structured cabling, Siemon Labs invests heavily in R&D and development of industry standards, underlining the company’s long-term commitment to its customers and the industry.

www.siemon.com/uk

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Siemon’s Valerie Maguire Reappointed for Fifth Time to TIA TR-42.7

Released: January 2010

Valerie Maguire, global sales engineer, for infrastructure experts Siemon, has been elected for a fifth consecutive term on the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) TR-42.7 Copper Cabling Systems Subcommittee.   Maguire takes the post of vice chair on the committee, which develops key standards for copper cabling systems.

Maguire previously served the maximum two terms as chair of the subcommittee as well as holding the vice chair position for two terms, beginning in 2001.  She has actively participated in TIA standards formulation since 1995 and currently serves as document editor for multiple TIA standards.

TIA TR-42.7 develops standards for balanced twisted-pair cabling systems and is the formulating group that authored the ANSI/ TIA-568-B.2-10 (category 6A) and, recently published, ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 standards. The subcommittee specifies twisted-pair connecting hardware, patch cord, and cable requirements, including test procedures, performance limits, and test instrument parameters.

Within the TIA, more than 1,000 individuals, with representatives from manufacturers, service providers and end users, including the government, serve on the formulating groups involved in standards setting.

Valerie Maguire’s expertise is focused in the fields of balanced twisted-pair and fibre optic telecommunications cabling, connecting hardware, and cables.  She has authored over 45 technical articles and engineering papers, holds one patent and in 2008 received the Harry J Pfister Award for Excellent in Telecommunications.  In addition to her post on TR-42.7, Maguire also serves as liaison to IEEE 802.3 on TIA TR-42.

Commenting on her re-election Valerie Maguire said, “Working to develop future standards is the most interesting and exciting aspect of my professional life; I thoroughly enjoy the technical process and the opportunity to share insight with other professionals from across the cabling industry”. 

Many of Valerie Maguire’s papers are available for free download from the Siemon website.  These include the ebook ’10 Gigabit Network Cabling’, the white paper ‘Demystifying Cabling Standards’ and guides on specific topics such as running video over structured cabling.  Search the library at http://www.siemon.com/uk/white_papers/

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 About Siemon

Established in 1903, Siemon™ is an industry leader specialising in the manufacture and innovation of high quality, high-performance network cabling solutions. With global offices and partners throughout the world, Siemon offers the most comprehensive suite of copper (unshielded and shielded twisted-pair) and fibre cabling systems available and is one of only three network cabling infrastructure companies worldwide with true global partnership capabilities. With over 400 active patents specific to structured cabling, Siemon Labs invests heavily in R&D and development of industry standards, underlining the company’s long-term commitment to its customers and the industry.

www.siemon.com/uk

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ADC KRONE Offers Structured Cabling Catalogue Online

Released: January 2010

• Launches Online Searchable Resource 
• Features Several Unique Applications  
• Makes It an Easy, One-Stop Reference for Customers 

ADC KRONE (NASDAQ: ADCT; www.adckrone.com) today announced that the new electronic version of its industry-leading structured cabling catalogue can be found online at www.adc-products.com or within the main www.adckrone.com website.  The online resource features several unique applications that now make it an easy, one-stop reference for installers and consultants looking for information on ADC KRONE’s comprehensive product portfolio.  

Features include a powerful customised search engine that allows clients to find products by keyword, product type or product code. In addition, the information is displayed more clearly, with well-defined links to each range of products.

A print preview feature means that details of all ADC KRONE products are also available as standalone data sheets. These sheets can be printed and simply inserted directly into tender documents without downloading them in PDF format.

“Putting our catalogue on-line makes sense in so many ways because it offers an enhanced customer experience by making it easier for them to find full details about the products they are interested in,” said Mike Williams, enterprise marketing manager for ADC KRONE. “It also means we can keep it updated and ensure that our customers always have access to the latest technical information. Another benefit is that by reducing the printing and distribution of our large 400-page catalogue, we can minimise costs and our carbon foot print.”

Learn more at www.adckrone.com/en  

About ADC KRONE

ADC serves its customers as ADC KRONE in the Europe/Middle East/Africa, Asia-Pacific regions of the world. ADC KRONE provides the network infrastructure equipment and services needed to deliver voice, video, Internet and data communications around the world. Wireline, wireless, cable, enterprise, and broadcast network operators rely on ADC offerings to deliver bandwidth intensive, high-speed services to residential, business and mobile subscribers. ADC (NASDAQ: ADCT) has sales into more than 130 countries. Learn more about ADC KRONE at www.adckrone.com.

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