Cat5, Cat6, and Cat6a: Is it Finally Time to Start Future-Proofing?
For most of the past few decades, new Ethernet installations have been dominated by Cat5, Cat5e, and Cat6 cabling. Cat5 saw its stock rise in the mid-to -late 90s, Cat5e had its heyday in the 2000s, and Cat6 has been …
Top 5 Smart Home Blog Posts from The Switch
As we look forward to an exciting 2019 in the telco and smart home industry, here’s a list of our most-read blog posts on The Switch. Why 5G won’t replace fiber or cable broadband If you’ve been reading the headlines …
New Product Announcement: Flush Cutter Tool
Primex is pleased to announce it will now be offering the Flush Cutter Tool for use with Media Panels and cable cutting. The Primex Flush Cutter is a precision snipping tool ideal for cutting wires, removing knockouts on Primex media panels, …
Home Automation Systems Designed for Builders and Integrators
Once an option only for the wealthy, the smart home is on its way to ubiquity. Today’s consumer wants to move into a brand new home, with automation features pre-installed and ready to use. This is convenient, and it allows …
Why zoned cabling is vital to the connected office
Your business customers are always looking to lower overhead and manage change effectively. You can help them save money and streamline operational changes by making sure they are familiar with the benefits of zoned cabling. With a small investment in …
The pros and cons of Power over Ethernet lighting
Whether they are homeowners looking to stretch their budget or facility managers working toward green building certification, your customers want to reduce their energy consumption. With Power over Ethernet (PoE) lighting, their energy savings can be delivered via their structured …
Why structured wiring is critical to the connected office
As a broadband integrator, you know that setting up internet for your business customers involves a lot more than installing a scalable enclosure outside the building. Your business customers need a custom structured wiring installation that accommodates their current requirements …
Media enclosures for smart homes available on Amazon
Primex’s Verge PR2300 Media Distribution Enclosure is now available on Amazon. This allows easier ordering than ever before on one of our most popular products. Starting this month, the Verge PR2300 is offered on Amazon Canada, and will be available …
What if the Internet Stopped Working?
The gratitude you receive after a broadband installation or repair is a daily reminder of the importance of the internet. While your customer’s digital needs are well protected in high-quality enclosures, the infrastructure that supports their home network is more …
Goodbye TV, Hello OTT
Are your customers cutting the cable TV cord? With the explosion of options on the market, more broadband customers are opting for over-the-top (OTT) services like Netflix and Amazon Prime rather than paying for a cable TV subscription. This shifts …