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The Wi-Fi 7 upgrade starts above the ceiling. New access points are only part of the project
Your customers are looking forward to the promise of faster, more reliable performance with Wi-Fi 7…but a bunch of new access points alone won’t cut it. The real upgrade starts with cabling, power, switching and a fresh look at the layout.Wi-Fi 7 needs more than new...
Wearable safety happens after the button is pressed. Response plans make the badge work
Your customer may ask for wearable safety badges, but the real project goes much further. See what contractors should ask, plan and connect to turn a button press into a coordinated response.A safety badge is only as good as what happens next Pressing a button can...
Smarter amps. Cat 6 powered speakers. More capable audio systems.
AtlasIED’s InfoComm 2026 rollout was a showstopper: smarter amps, simpler networked installs and more flexible systems that can help you solve your customers’ audio, paging and notification needs without overcomplicating the job.How AtlasIED is making commercial audio...
Take the guesswork out of fieldwork. Find the issue. Prep the splice.
Help your crew zero in on network problems faster and prep fiber cleaner before the splice. Less guessing, less frustration and more confidence when out in the field with Softing’s LinkXpert M3 and Sumitomo’s JR-7 Thermal Jacket Remover.Take the guesswork out of...
The coverage conversation is bigger than the cable. Access point protection, Wi-Fi coverage and cell signal support
Wireless and cellular coverage problems often start as simple requests: Cat 6A for access points, a Wi-Fi refresh, fixing weak signal in the building, etc. AccelTex, Ventev and SureCall give you ways to improve service access, aim wireless coverage more intentionally,...
Cabling can last decades. Plan for more than today.
Structured cabling may only represent around 5% of a project’s network budget, but it can remain in place for decades. As software, switches, devices and smart building systems continue to evolve, the cabling behind the walls plays a major role in what the building...
If you have structured cabling work coming up in the second half of the year, check availability now
We’re halfway through 2026, and the structured cabling market is feeling pressure from multiple directions. Fiber demand, longer lead times, plenum cable constraints and broader smart-building supply issues are making early conversations more important for projects...
Submittal Packages
Your project manager shouldn't be spending hours chasing spec sheets and assembling submittal packages. Capital Electric turns the product data already tied to your quote into a clean, organized submittal package, helping your team spend less time on paperwork and...
CableGuide 360 or Essential? Pick the right fit for your rack
CommScope’s updated cable management platform is finally here, giving teams two practical paths for cleaner, easier-to-service racks: CableGuide 360™ for dense, high-change environments and CableGuide Essential™ for jobs that need cleaner routing and...
Can you tell the difference between 2MP, 5MP and 8MP cameras?
We’re setting up a side-by-side Hanwha camera demo to show you how 2MP, 5MP and 8MP cameras perform in the same real-world lighting conditions…and why the right answer isn’t always more megapixels.Can you tell the difference between 2MP, 5MP and 8MP cameras?More...
Meet the *new* BLAZE VMS from Hanwha Vision
If you’re already using Hanwha Vision, or considering it, BLAZE is the video management software designed to get the most out of their advanced Wisenet 9 chipset, unlocking AI capabilities that are often underused in day-to-day operation. Get more out of Hanwha Vision...
When detection isn’t the problem
The systems in your building can already detects problems. The issue is what happens next. Find out how Singlewire’s InformaCast and Visitor Aware turn everyday events into immediate action…before they become expensive (or dangerous) problems. When detection isn’t the...