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With 26 data center projects planned across Wisconsin, the race for fiber infrastructure started yesterday. Eaton’s cable management solutions give you a scalable conveyance option now. Get ahead of the rush while lead times are working in your favor.Wisconsin’s data...

Managing one uninterruptible power supply is easy. Managing them across every IDF, rack and telecom room in a hospital is a different story. Here are 5 ways lithium-ion batteries can cut maintenance, save space and make life easier for IT and facilities teams.5 ways...

On October 27, Capital Electric and AtlasIED are bringing Crisis Reality Training to Concordia University for an evidence-based active-lethal-threat preparedness session led by Jesús Villahermosa. Help get the campus leaders responsible for protecting people into the...

The cable matters, but so do the decisions made before, during and after installation. A reminder of why professional advice and workmanship can deliver more long-term value than the lowest quote (and maybe even save the project).The best cable is only as good as the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...