Blog : Smart Connections

Mike Holmes Sep 2, 2022

How to plan for a Smart Building?

In previous blog posts we’ve established what makes a building intelligent and expanded on some of the benefits Smart Buildings can bring. But how do you plan and deploy an intelligent network inside your building?

Mike Holmes Aug 9, 2022

The benefits of Smart Buildings

In a previous blog post we explained the difference between Intelligent or Smart Buildings and Building Automation systems. In this post we expand on some of the benefits that Smart Buildings can offer.

Mike Holmes Aug 3, 2022

How do Smart Buildings differ from Building Automation Systems?

The future is bright for Smart Buildings. The growth of intelligent device deployment is forecasted to accelerate in the next couple of years. But what makes a Building intelligent? And where does it differ from a traditional Building Automation system?

Nancy De Clerck Jul 20, 2022

Category 5e – the end of an era?

Not every office is created equal. Its future use and occupancy will determine which cabling infrastructure you will need. Get it wrong the first time and you are likely to have to re-cable or mitigate at some point to keep up with future demands. This post will look at where Category 6A cabling is recommended in new and upgraded buildings and Category 6 has superseded Category 5e as the minimum grade.

Oene-Wim Stallinga Jul 11, 2022

A look at current trends in FTTx

Which developments are currently playing a role in fibre technology and rollout?