Network and data cabling news articles 
Draka partnership with atesio enables network planners to make essential business decisions related to FTTH project
Often detailed feedback on the network topology is necessary to help decision makers predict the maximum financial return from a specific network sector within the planned infrastructure. Draka and atesio, a member of the Berlin-based research consortium FTTX-PLAN, have introduced a network optimization utility as a decision support system to existing and potential clients who need detailed feedback on the network topology of a current or planned... [more]
Draka Network Engineering Services help design an FTTH network that fits customer needs
Draka Communications has launched Draka Network Engineering Services, a technology independent FTTH consulting services operation. It will work with communities, local authorities and other organizations planning or constructing passive fibre network infrastructures and can assist with initial infrastructure assessments, including key calculations on labour and material costs that help to build a convincing business case. Draka Network Enginee... [more]
Draka's web configurator provides fast feedback on indoor fibre installation alternatives
Draka Communications has released a new online FTTH application which allows users to perform FTTH indoor installation configurations, together with a visualization of the building and detailed labour and bill of material information. FTTH Indoor Configurator is a web-based application which extends the functionality of DrakaXSNet FTTH Software Suite by giving project managers and engineers the ability to visualize, analyze and estimate typica... [more]
True Sequential Footage prevents the need to carry more inventory to cover wire cutting inconsistencies
Cerro Wire LLC's True Sequential Footage™ is a sequentially printed cable reel that provides accurate wire length with each cut. True Sequential Footage prevents the need to carry excess cable inventory, providing precision length, accurate footage, and cost control. True Sequential Footage uses a footage mark to document remaining wire, beginning with zero at the bottom of the reel and ending with the finished length at the top. The accurate... [more]
Draka Drumfit cable cut optimizer utility calculates the best way to cut multiple cable lengths
Draka DrumFit, Draka Communications' free software utility, makes life easier for anyone in the fibre deployment process who needs to calculate cable lengths. Draka Drumfit is an advanced cable cut optimizer utility that calculates the best way to cut multiple cable lengths from one or more cable drums or standard lengths. This simple software tool can save on average of 50% of cable waste costs, adding up to considerable amounts for projects... [more]
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