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Smart city market value to surpass US$2 trillion by 2025, study predicts

By 2050, over 80% of the population in developed countries is expected to live in cities. This number is expected to be over 60% for the developing world, says the research firm Frost & Sullivan.


Six key technologies to impact industrial manufacturing in a huge way: ABI

Market foresight advisory firm ABI Research has identified six technologies, along with big-picture questions and answers, to help guide senior industrial leaders to make key transformative technology decisions.


Ottawa announces policy updates to advance digital services

Scott Brison, president of the federal treasury board today announced key changes to policies he said will continue to lay the groundwork for the government's transformation of digital services and their delivery. These updates build upon a number of transformative measures already undertaken, including the Government's updated IT Strategic Plan, launched in 2016, as well as the creation of a Digital Advisory Board and the development of a set of digital standards to inform efforts on service delivery in 2017.
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
BerkTek - Nexans

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In just a few short years, the connected world will experience explosive growth in bandwidth demand, an evolution in wireless technology, and a threefold increase in the amount of power transmitted through IP networks.

Unless your infrastructure is designed with advanced technology that will hold up to future demands, you could start experiencing network slowdowns sooner than you think.

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Belden Inc.

MS-TestPro certified to support Belden’s 4K UHD media cables

Belden Inc. has approved MSolutions’ hand-held tester, MS-TestPro, as one of the first authorized devices for testing its new 4K Ultra-High-Definition (UHD) Media Cables, 2183P (plenum) and 2183R (riser).
According to a Belden press release, a new cable testing profile on the MS-TestPro for Belden 4K UHD Media Cables provides installers with all the information they need to measure and assess cable performance in the field, ensuring the complete integrity of HDBaseT installations.
Using the MS-TestPro, installers can generate cable certification reports that document link status and serve as quality validation for Belden’s PartnerAlliance HDBaseT Warranty. According to MSolutions, by following a simple process that takes only a few seconds, any installer can collect the testing data in the field from local and remote modules, and store it in the MS-TestPro’s memory or download it to a device.
Belden’s 4K UHD Media Cables are specifically designed to deliver 4K content over HDBaseT up to 100 m, support HDBaseT 5Pla and carry the UL 4299 Power Over HDBaseT (PoH) certification in a small and flexible design.
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AFL

AFL launches heavy duty outside Plant MicroCore Cable

AFL recently launched the LMHD-series MicroCore fiber optic cable is designed for use in standard HDPE ducts, aerial messenger systems and bundled micro-duct pathways. According to the company, it is a loose tube cable product line with cable diameters up to 50% smaller than traditional loose tube cables and a 600 pound load-rating, making it highly versatile for use in most outside plant cable installations.
The cable can be pulled into standard HDPE ducts and, because of its small diameter, can be jetted into popular bundled micro-duct pathways. Minimum pathway inside diameters range from 13 mm to 20 mm. When applications require a transition from underground to aerial, the LMHD-series cables can be lashed to aerial messenger wires using standard outside plant cable lashing equipment and techniques.
The fiber optic cables consist of kink-resistant buffer tubes which reduce time and handling issues. Applications include long haul, local loop FTTx, campus backbone connections for 10G, 40G and 100G network transmission speeds. Available in 12 to 432 fibers, the cable designs are Telcordia GR-20 and IEC 60794-5-10 compliant.
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Graybar - Fluke Networks

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Join the thousands of contractors Graybar Canada helped move to the future with Versiv. We can help you upgrade to Versiv with a gift from Fluke Networks - up to $4,000 in rebates for your old DTX. Add Gold to your purchase and Fluke Networks will reward you with free products to make your team even more efficient.
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Events 
 

CommTech East 2018

April 16-18
Location: Mississauga, Ont.
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Internet of Things World

May 14-17
Location: Santa Clara, Calif.
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CommTech West 2018

May 15-17
Location: Calgary, Alta.
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