Category: Office & IT

Draka Cat.6A FTP Extenders for quick and easy cable extension and repair without compromise

The Draka range of Cat.6A FTP Extenders provide a quick, easy to use means ofjoining two 4- pair Cat.6A cables together, whilst maintaining 10Gigabit component level compliance to ISO/IEC 11801:2002. The Draka Extenders are available in two versions: for Solid only and for Solid/Stranded Conductors (typically for installation cable to equipment cord), with the terminations compatible with 22-24AWG solid conductors and, in the case of the latter model, 26-27AWG stranded conductors. With quick and easy wire pair termination which requires no…

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IDEAL Networks launches world’s first handheld Industrial Ethernet network and cable tester

IDEAL Networks has launched NaviTEK IE, the first purpose built handheld network tester, designed for commissioning, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of PROFINET Industrial Ethernet networks, plus standard Ethernet IP networks. The new, rugged NaviTEK IE copper and fibre troubleshooter has been developed to simplify the process of testing both cabling and networks in Industrial Ethernet networks that utilise the PROFINET…

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Smart desk occupancy sensor launched to help businesses monitor workspace use

Pressac Communications, a UK manufacturer of smart sensor technology, has launched a wireless, low-energy, under-desk sensor to detect occupancy and help companies use office space more efficiently. This new solution allows facilities managers to see live desk availability and collect usage data quickly and easily. The under-desk passive infrared (PIR) sensor is a small, unobtrusive box that sticks to the…

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ITS helps keep the lights on at Lyco with new data recovery products

Retailer Lyco was established in 1995 and has grown to become the UK’s premier lighting company. It sells over 4,500 lighting products, for commercial and domestic use, within the EU, and is currently planning an expansion to a second warehouse. The company differentiates itself by providing the latest products from around the world at competitive prices, coupled with award-winning customer…

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Conference calling – don’t make the wrong call

With public sector finances subject to increasing scrutiny and cuts, cost-effective procurement of good and services has never been more important. Yet many procurement managers in charge of purchasing conference call services – a key tool for meetings – may be completely unaware of new charges affecting the amount of money spent on these calls. Kieron James, founder of free…

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How clean is your desk?

Your desk home away from home, you spend up to 75% of your working week sitting at it, you may even eat your meals there, but is it clean? According to Professor Charles Gerba the answer is no. (You can go and wash your hands before reading the rest of this if you like…) Desk equipment that isn’t regularly cleaned…

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Why FM must utilise IT to drive strategic change

By Michael McCullen, Executive Chairman, Asta Development We are told that UK business is experiencing ‘economic recovery,’ however, while confidence is rising, the business community shows no sign of returning to its pre-crash complacency. Economies of scale are the aim of expansion, efficiencies are the goal of restructuring, and there seems general acceptance that future uncertainty and rising energy costs…

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More than 1000 businesses recognise the benefits of edoc

Just two months after the launch of edoc – an innovative new online system for recording waste transfers, over 1000 businesses across the UK have recognised its benefits and started making the switch (www.edoconline.co.uk). The innovative new system which is designed to save businesses across the UK both time and money has been adopted by a number of the large waste…

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