When to use the Z-Wave standard for the smart home
Home owners and facility managers have a lot to think about when setting up Internet of Things (IoT) functionality for the smart home. Some decisions are easy enough. For example, the wiring enclosure is selected based on whether fiber optic …
Why Internet Service Providers are Exploring Open Source
When you set up a network, the fiber optic cable, media distribution enclosures and keystones you use don’t lock your customer into using only compatible equipment. That can’t be said for the network infrastructure beyond your customers’ homes, but that …
New Organization to Help Untangle Technology for Builders
You know where to get high-quality structured wiring enclosures, wallplates and jacks, but do you know which augmented reality startup has solutions for your customers? Do you know who is working on 4-dimensional printing? If the answer to these questions …
Why Smart Home Owners Have Better Backyards
Summer is finally here, and your customers will want to spend more time outside. Fortunately for them, their broadband is protected by secure weatherproof enclosures that enable them to get the most out of their yard. Whether your customers want …
Smart Homes and the Dark Web
You set up your customers’ smart homes with every safety protocol in place, and secure their wired network in high-quality enclosures. How do you ensure their smart home is protected beyond the physical boundaries of their house? Simple. Send them …
Data Security and the Smart Home
Are your customers concerned about the security of their smart home? High-profile events such as the recent WannaCry Ransomware attacks get people thinking about the safety of their personal data. Those who live in smart homes – or are considering …
What Broadband Everywhere Means for the Smart Home
Your customers appreciate the money they save with their smart thermostat and smart lights. They feel safer knowing their smart security system will alert them on their phone if anything comes up. And they get a lot of use out …
Net neutrality still up for debate
Trends in entertainment like the rise of Netflix and Spotify, and the increasing popularity of the smart home mean that broadband internet is integral to your customers’ daily lives. Not only is the home network and media enclosure a vital …
Wireless Mesh Networks for Internet Everywhere Your Customers Need It
Are your customers making the most of their Wi-Fi? Many of them have invested in fiber-to-the-premises internet housed in quality enclosures, but if they have a large home, their router may not provide complete coverage. Your customers use Wi-Fi for …
Telco Trends: Artificial Intelligence in the Smart Home
Many of your customers are using some smart home features and connected home entertainment systems housed in a high-quality network enclosure. They may also be among the millions of North Americans who have purchased an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant in …