NEWS IN BRIEF
Siemon launches new SkinnyPatch
6A shielded modular patch cords
Siemon has announced the
addition of fully shielded
SkinnyPatch category 6A
modular patch cords to its
line of high-performance
copper cabling solutions. The
new cords deliver superior
category 6A shielded
performance and feature a
reduced diameter for
improved pathway fill,
airflow and increased
flexibility in high-density
data centre environments.
With a 28 AWG stranded copper construction that enables a smaller cable
diameter of just 5.5 mm, SkinnyPatch category 6A S/FTP modular patch
cords offer a tight bend radius for easier cable routing and enhanced cable
management to facilitate moves, adds and changes in tight spaces. The overall
smaller diameter provides pathway savings in racks and cabinets while maximising
airflow for improved equipment reliability. At the same time, the fully shielded (S/
FTP) construction of the cords delivers superior transmission and enhanced alien
crosstalk performance over unshielded (UTP) cords, for deployment in high density
patching areas in 10 gigabit Ethernet (10GBASE-T) switch-to-server applications.
The new patch cords exceed ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801:2002
performance standards as confirmed by Intertek, an independent third party test
lab. SkinnyPatch category 6A plug technology features Siemon’s patented cross
pair isolator and innovative 360°crimp for excellent plug-to-cable strain relief. n
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VoIP & UC sees new
partnership
Spectralink Corporation has announced a
strategic partnership with leading French
distributor Réseau Alliance-com to deliver
end-to-end enterprise-grade DECT and
superior Voice over Wi-Fi mobility solutions to
the VoIP & UC Technology channel in France
through its market-leading network.
Matthieu Chessari of Alliance-com outlines
his vision of the importance of this new
partnership: “We focus on productive proximity
with our network of vendors, few of whom
habitually work in English. So Spectralink’s
native language support people are critical to
what this relationship will produce pre-, during
and post-sales. The French market has been
a little slow to adopt converged solutions, but
now the market is accelerating fast in terms
of IP solutions, unified communications and
cloud adoption, driven in large part by SME
activity.” n
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