FEATURED NEWS

First successful North American field trial of 400 Gbps transmissions over live network Alcatel-Lucent and Shaw Communications say they have achieved a ''ground-breaking milestone'' with the successful first field trial in North America of 400 Gbps (Gigabit-per-second) data transmission over an existing optical link carrying live network traffic. READ...
	Product Recall: CE Tech riser cable The Home Depot is recalling 1000-ft CE Tech riser cable sold in boxes of 1000-ft lengths, as it does not meet fire-resistance standards for reissue cable. READ...
	nCompass structured cabling systems promises comprehensive solutions approach Legrand and Superior Essex Communications LP have established an alliance to jointly develop, market, support and warrant cabling systems. READ...
JFC Solutions repping Ortronics, Wiremold, Cablofil and On-Q across Canada Legrand Canada has appointed JFC Solutions as representative for Ortronics, Wiremold, Cablofil and On-Q in the data communications channel across Canada. READ...
	New Berk-Tek Leviton alliance promises premier copper and fiber solution Berk-Tek and Leviton have completed a long-term strategic agreement, creating the Berk-Tek Leviton Technologies alliance. So what does this mean for you?

OTHER NEWS

Westell Technologies acquires Kentrox
Westell Technologies has acquired Kentrox, describing the move as a great combination for its customers and employees. READ...

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GE to make thousands of patents available to global community of inventors
GE and Quirky announced a new partnership that, they say, will allow ''everyone to participate in the development of new products with two global leaders in invention and innovation''. READ...

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FTTH survey finds telcos saving serious money by upgrading to all-fiber
A recent study finds that small- and medium-sized telephone companies that have upgraded their networks to all-fiber are reporting operational cost savings averaging 20% annually. READ...

PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS

Rittal standardizes data centre design with RiMatrix S	TE Connectivity Serial Link Combiner
Agilent N5392B application for Energy-Efficient Ethernet compliance testing	AFL LightGuard aerial closures now rodent-resistant

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Calendar of Events

Fluke Networks Certified Cable Technician Training - April-May - various locations across Canada

BICSI Canadian Region Meetings - April-November - various locations

Canadian CommTech Show & Seminars - May 14-15, 2013, Calgary, Alta. (NEW location!)

Check out NETcomm's CALENDAR OF EVENTS for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions. Got an event you want us to include on the website? Please email the editor, Anthony Capkun, at acapkun@annexweb.com.