Contractors: You could be liable for non-compliant cable installation

This is the third in a series of posts about counterfeit and substandard cable. Earlier this year, the CCCA (Communications Cable and Connectivity Association) commissioned a white paper after it tested cables from offshore manufacturers and found that many failed to comply with fire safety specifications. It found that many of the cables are made [...]

Fraudulent UL marks lead to suits and countersuits over substandard cable

This is the second in a series of posts about counterfeit and substandard cable. One of the hottest topics during the past year has been the legal wrangling over counterfeit cable. Last year, Anixter sued Commodity Cables, Inc. The suit alleges that Commodity Cables sold substandard off-shore-manufactured cable that did not meet flame- and fire-resistance [...]

CCCA presents counterfeit cable presentation at fall BICSI conference

This is the first in a series of posts about counterfeit and substandard cable. Here at Inside the Box, we’re always trying to find stellar content and industry news. One of the hottest topics in the cabling industry today is the prevalence of counterfeit cable. In a nutshell, counterfeit cable is imported cable marked and [...]

Five wireless security bandits

A common vulnerability in wireless networks is in their ability to create unexpected connections that can result in security gaps. Here are five common wireless security bandits to watch out for: 1. The rogue access point (AP). A rogue access point is an unauthorized access point connected to your wired network, generally connected by someone [...]

Five Ways industrial devices are different

Industrial environments have much harsher conditions than those found in typical office environments. Not only do they often have extremes of temperatures and humidity, plus dirt and corrosive materials, they may also contain devices such as motors and mechanical switches, which cause a large amount of electromagnetic interference (EMI). The challenge with industrial controls and [...]