The security of school campuses, businesses, hospitals, residential units, and other organizations is experiencing constantly changing, near-frenetic needs. Electronic access-control systems (EACS) installed onsite help to protect people, facilities, assets, and intellectual property from potential threats and theft. These units may be powered by a traditional electrical circuit or Power over Ethernet (PoE). Let’s discuss […]
In 2003, the 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) was introduced, representing several standards and ad hoc systems that deliver data along with electric power via twisted-pair Ethernet cabling. This technology quickly gained popularity because it only requires a single cable rather than two (one providing power and another delivering data) for devices. Initially, PoE merely […]
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Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology is booming. New PoE-capable devices for smart buildings are flooding the market at a remarkable rate. Now is the right time to pay attention to your cabling infrastructure and ensure you’re getting it right. PoE technology has been around for decades, but it’s increasingly making waves in the business world […]
There are a number of challenges when installing and maintaining powered devices (PDs) in outdoor environments. Dust, water, ultraviolet light, varying temperature swings, and sometimes even lightning conditions can become extreme and call for an extra layer of protection for an organization’s vital outdoor PDs. Before we dive into how outdoor PoE can help, let’s […]
There are many reasons to adopt Power over Ethernet (PoE) and implement a PoE installation for your office network. The most conspicuous of which are fewer cords at workstations and the ability to run these cords without the need for an electrician. Traditionally, data centers have contained a bunch of electrical devices that each require […]
Remember how lighting for an office used to be? Rows of fluorescent lights looming from the ceiling—bulbs flickering and buzzing—only two settings available: on and off. This scene is a far cry from today’s PoE LED wellness lighting solutions. If this describes your place of work even now, it is time for a change. The […]
There is a relatively new Power over Ethernet (PoE) standard, and it has several names: IEEE 802.3bt, 4 Pair PoE, PPOE, UPOE, PoE++. (For this article, we will refer to this technology as PoE++.) This newest standard was ratified by the Institute of Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in September 2018 and has enabled organizations to save […]
A Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch is a useful device that provides electrical power and data transmission for connected network devices. PoE effectively eliminates the need for a separate power source to power an ethernet switch. There are a variety of styles, sizes, and types of PoE switches available. There are two main styles: commercial […]
Due to the advancement of technology, there are new needs within telecommunications for the establishment of an efficient network. One of the most critical elements is the network switch because it allows the network to operate smoothly. While you can use a regular network switch, PoE switches may be more beneficial. Here’s what you need […]
Internet Protocol (IP) and analog camera systems continue to dominate company surveillance strategies despite top technologies like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things tops in cybersecurity trends in 2020. Since IP cameras don’t have the cabling requirements that analog cameras have and have more megapixels for higher resolution, they tend to be holistically cost-effective, […]
