Network infrastructure in every office is the backbone for data and voice transmission. Many companies are adopting VoIP, and some are even going a step ahead by choosing Unified Communication system. Unified Communication incorporates huge amount of voice, data and video exchange. In addition, it also makes it mandatory to locate and transmit data files quickly as the other person is waiting online.
These latest communication systems are power hungry. They need fast computers, high speed connections, and literally instantaneous response. In order to support these needs, it is mandatory to have a clear IT infrastructure policy. Companies are thus emphasizing on the need of switching over to the structured cabling system.
Structured cabling system is made up of smaller sub-systems. These standard subsystems can function independently and can be integrated with one another to form a larger network. Organizations are fast adopting structured cabling because it is much easier to maintain, and, at the same time, is easy to scale up and down depending on emerging requirements of a business. Because of the array of small sub-systems, it is easy dismantling the system and moving it to a new location when needed.
Evolution
Prior to discussing about what the future holds for structured cabling, it would be logical if we take a sneak peek at its evolution. Wiring systems during the 1980’s was unorganized and cabling systems were independently installed as per the needs of the business. Back then the data transfer speed and bandwidth requirements were really minimal and small vendors took it upon themselves to install cabling in offices. Mostly it was the telephone companies that took care of installation as well as maintenance of those cabling systems. As the data systems started to become distributed, vendor specific installation and maintenance of cabling systems were undertaken.
A Giant Leap
The advent of the fiber-optic cable helped the communication technology to take a giant leap. Copper cabling took a backseat as new affordable optic fiber cables took front stage. Structured cabling was introduced in the late 90s as companies realized the need to get their cabling structure standardized. Since then, structured cabling has come a long way and commercial information transmission is being addressed in an organized and customized manner.
Categories of Transmission
Voice and data transmission fall under the broad category of commercial information transmission and there would be both low as well as high speed connection requirements. Applications like voice, alarms, security systems and building automation systems will take the low bandwidths. On the other hand, high bandwidth will be required by applications like video and unified communication system.
There will be many more applications that would require higher bandwidth and structured cabling system has to be maintained accordingly. The distribution of cables will be much more complex and subsystems much more sophisticated to perform in a manner specific to each application requirement.
Structured cabling has come a long way and is much more standardized with the advanced hardware equipment and cabling in place. This cabling system will always remain the backbone of the IT infrastructure at office and will keep on powering the information transfer.
About One Call Communications
One Call Communications is a leading provider of phone systems in North Carolina. We serve thousands of clients across Greenville, Rocky Mt., Goldsboro, Smithfield, & Wilson. We sell, install, and service business telephone equipment, voicemail and, voice and data network cabling. We install and service premium quality products from Toshiba Telecom. We serve both commercial and industrial clients.
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