Smart Home Trends to Watch For in 2022
As 2022 begins, it is more apparent than ever that internet networks—both residential and commercial—are struggling to meet demand. From too many devices competing for bandwidth to inadequate broadband and fiber infrastructure in rural areas, how we access the internet …
Why Electrical Contractors Need to Add IoT and Systems Integration to Their Services
Design, install, and go. For decades that’s been the business model for most electrical contractors, especially ones that service and support small and medium-sized businesses. The focus has been to keep their offerings simple and streamlined in the face of …
How AI will control the smart home in the near future
In recent years we’ve seen the smart home get smarter with voice-activated speakers that can control simple household functions. But with an increase in adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), smart homes will be able to do …
The IoT Security Opportunity Sitting Right Under Every ISP’s Nose
The surging smart home market is opening up exciting new opportunities for internet service providers (ISPs) to deliver essential value-added services, but maybe not in the ways you’d think. For decades, ISPs have lived and died by the different tiers …
802.11ax: What You Need to Know About the Next Generation of Wi-Fi
If you’re a broadband installer or technician who’s ever had to troubleshoot interference or bandwidth problems with your customer’s WLAN, you know this reality all too well: It’s an ultra-crowded wireless world out there, and only the strongest network signals …
How the Internet of Things allows seniors to live at home longer
The smart home installations you work on today may include fiber, structured wiring, and a media panel to make sure all Wi-Fi-enabled features work seamlessly. The smart home installations you work on in the future may also include a network of …
Is wireless internet the smart solution for multi-family dwellings?
Some may think wired-only internet is becoming a thing of the past. But if you think your days of needing structured wiring equipment are over, think again. Wi-Fi has become a must for most of your customers, while whole-home coverage …
2018 Tech Trends for Telcos
This year promises to bring in technology that may change your installation process. You’ll see a high demand for media panels, as well as wireless mesh networks, high-end routers and modems as more of your customers adopt smart home technology. …
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 …
Why 5G Won’t Replace Fiber or Cable Broadband
If you’ve been reading the headlines about the 5G revolution and imagining smart home installations free of splicing and connecting cable, think again. 5G isn’t going to replace wired internet anytime soon. 5G is the 5th generation in cellular networks. …