PLUS . . . DELIVERING A BROADER EDUCATION PRE-TERMINATED OPTICAL FIBRE A SOLUTION YOU CAN BANK ON Vol11 No1 2004 W elcome to a new year of opportunity! It’s true, that previous years in the industry have been tough, but with a stabilising marketplace, cutting-edge developments and a great team, KRONE is confident 2004 will be one of our best yet as we continue to seek out new opportunities and build on our achievements of 2003. With the success of last year behind us it’s pleasing to note that we’ve been able to keep the momentum going and independent market research has shown KRONE as Australia’s preferred structured cabling provider, surpassing competitors for quality and availability. Our continued commitment to being at the forefront of technology was recently displayed as KRONE unveiled the world’s very first 10-Gigabit UTP cable. More details, on what I’m sure you’ll agree is a most exciting industry development, can be found on page 3. Also inside, our Business Development Manager, Robert Milne, explores the new wave of possibilities for cost effective CCTV and the opportunities that now exist in this market for KRONE structured cabling products. On page 8, we review the benefits of KRONE’s new Pre-Terminated Optical Fibre, our latest innovation designed to save you time and money. I’m also pleased to announce the recent release of Fibre-in-a-Box ™ a new product that streamlines cable installation. With a growing reputation for quality and our unique 20-year warranty, KRONE is continuing to secure substantial contracts in both the public and private sectors. In this issue we take a closer look at some of those projects including the High Court of Australia, Bendigo Bank and Griffith University. Building on our existing relationship with Cisco Systems ® , KRONE recently received Cisco Registered Partner status. This new partnership with the world leader in IP innovation will only enhance our ability to provide the marketplace with leading-edge network solutions. On another note, I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate those of you who have been participating in KRONE’s online training initiative. The new website was launched late last year in an effort to provide a time saving, cost effective way to complete KRONE’s industry-accredited Master Installer Course. I’m also proud to report, KRONE Australia recently received the Hunter Valley ATUG’s 2003 Innovation in Telecommunications Award for our HIGHBAND ® 25 solution. It’s always pleasing to receive acknow- ledgment from your peers, none more so than from those in your local region. Finally, we look forward to working with you to make this year another success, not only for KRONE, but for your business as well. Sincerely Craig Jones CEO 2 \ NETWORKnews OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! As a new year brings a horizon full of possibilities Customer Stories 6 A Solution You Can Bank On! 10 Taking It To The High Court 12 KRONE Connects Campus Corridor 14 Delivering A Broader Education With KRONE Industry News 3 KRONE World First! 7 Leader Of The Pack KRONE News 3 The Year That Was And The Year That Will Be 9 Save Time Train Online 9 KRONE Partners with Cisco Systems 16 Hunter Valley ATUG Honour Business Articles 4 Cost Effective CCTV Product News 8 “PTOF - It Saved Me About 2 Weeks Work On Site” 16 New! Fibre-in-a-Box ™ Website: www.krone.com.au Email: kronehlp@krone.com.au Editor: Joanna Parsons Art Direction: Nora Collins Copyright © 2001 KRONE (Australia) Holdings Pty. Limited CONTENTS I n a year that was another difficult one for our industry, KRONE has strengthened its position as market leader with the introduction of our new HIGHBAND ® 25 product portfolio and the opening of our North Queensland Sales Office. We also took the opportunity to expand our technical sales team in existing markets. The delivery of specialist technical presentations, training courses and our pre and post sales service were, no doubt, major factors of our success in 2003. Independent market research has shown that KRONE increased its market share in 2003. This can be directly attributed to our growing presence in the marketplace along with the innovation of the HIGHBAND 25 products. KRONE was successful in securing many large projects, including Bovis Lend Lease, CGU and Bendigo Bank. We were also successful in winning a high number of medium size projects including our own local Gosford and Wyong Hospitals. Our new North Queensland Office has produced some great results. In particular, the sales of fibre optic cable manufactured locally at KRONE’s Australian fibre optic manufacturing facility. As we move into 2004, with what I believe to be a stronger and more enthusiastic team than ever before, and the release of new products, particularly our Punch Down Category 6 Jack, it is hoped that KRONE will further cement its position as Australia’s number one structured cabling provider. With the launch of a KRONE Consultant Forum late in 2003 and plans to extend our sales team in a market that now appears somewhat stable and moving forward compared to other years, 2004 could be our biggest Premis NET ® year on record, surpassing our success in 2003. KRONE will continue to focus heavily on the corporate market with our Category 6 HIGHBAND 25 product as well as continuing to penetrate the fibre optic world with our locally manufactured KRONE products. The first quarter of 2004 will see the finalisation of our installer agreements resulting from our revamped warranty program. Also in this quarter, KRONE will conduct a national road show targeted at distributors, end users, consultants and installers displaying our new products and technical capabilities. On behalf of KRONE Australia management and our sales team, I wish to thank all our loyal customers for their continued support and look forward to an exciting 2004. Q NETWORKnews \ 3 THE YEAR THAT WAS . . . AND THE YEAR THAT WILL BE . . . A look back at the successes of 2003, plus a preview of what’s in-store for 2004! By Trevor Kleinert, RCDD, National Sales Manager Premis NET , Manager Fibre Optics Division, KRONE Australia A technology breakthrough was revealed at the recent IEEE 10 Gigabit/s Ethernet standard working group meeting. KRONE demonstrated the world’s first augmented Category 6 cable with the necessary characteristics to enable 10 Gigabit/s Ethernet to be implemented over unshielded twisted pair (UTP) to the full 100 metres required for structured cabling systems. The test results on the new cable were independently confirmed by a leading Ethernet electronics vendor involved in the development of 10 Gigabit/s technology and the 10GBASE-T Ethernet standard. Presenting the results, KRONE’s Senior Project Manager Bernie Hammond said, “Our presentation to the IEEE today shows that KRONE has demonstrated its ability to produce a UTP cable that exceeds the requirements outline to run 10 Gigabit/s Ethernet over a 100-metre, unshielded twisted-pair copper channel.” Most industry experts had concluded that it would be extremely difficult to overcome the technical combination of insertion loss and alien crosstalk, or interference from adjacent cables, with UTP cable - the most prolific type of enterprise networking cable in the world. “By demonstrating that 10 Gigabit Ethernet can be achieved over UTP cabling, our engineers have once again demonstrated KRONE’s unmatched commitment to technological innovation,” said KRONE’s President and Chief Operating Officer Ron Lowy. “We are delighted to be the first in the world to reach this remarkable milestone.” Q KRONE WORLD FIRST! 10-Gigabit UTP Cable Unveiled A dvances in technology now provide opportunities for KRONE structured cabling products in solutions outside of the traditional voice and data. The Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and security market, previously dominated through the use of coaxial cabling, can now be provided for by using far more cost effective structured cabling solutions. Post 9/11 there has been a dramatic increase in the requirement for cost effective video surveillance and security monitoring. Fuelled by this demand has been the development of a number of technologies to reduce the cost of implementing what was previously a large investment in both the active devices involved and the passive infrastructure supporting them. As a result of this requirement and other circumstances, coupled with the ongoing march of IP convergence, the outcome has been the development of the so called 4th generation video surveillance comprising IP multicasting, Digital to Digital, pure IP based video systems. These solutions provide digital communication based on TCP/IP for high quality, full motion real-time video on standard IP networks over Category 5/6 structured cabling, fibre optic, or copper based xDSL, PSTN or ISDN services for wide area, broadband access. Key to 4th generation video surveillance has been the development of an IP based “Smartcam” which can provide for both a viewing and control capability on the web based HTTP protocol. IP multicast capability provides for viewing and recording of security footage by multiple clients simultaneously and securely. Lower cost, low voltage smartcams enable video surveillance to be employed at remote locations, industrial environments, on board moving vehicles, or for temporary staged, or seasonal installations such as events, concerts etc. Indeed conversion devices are also available which can IP enable legacy, analogue based CCTV cameras connected in situ by a short length of coax cable at one end and a Category 5/6 at the other. This can provide for most of the benefits of a 4th generation video solution to legacy camera systems. As an alternative to IP camera based systems, for legacy, non-IP CCTV systems or those requiring high resolution/high frame rate monitoring systems for highly secure, realtime environments like banks, casinos, etc has been the development of “CCTP” or CCTV over twisted pair. CCTV, up until now, was reticulated through 75 ohm coaxial cabling (typically RG-6). Through development in balun technologies, it is possible to incorporate CCTV signals into structured cabling systems. To apply structured cabling connectivity to CCTV, a reliable way is needed to adapt the video signal to the twisted-pair cable. The CCTV balun is key to this conversion. The CCTV balun is a passive element that converts the unbalanced signal of the coaxial cable to the balanced signal of the twisted- pair. The balun must preserve a clear image quality over the distance of a cable by providing immunity from ground loop, hum and noise so as to produce maximum video quality with minimum loss. The twisted-pair cable has more signal attenuation than the coaxial cable, hence the main factor necessary to determine the maximum attainable distance is the signal attenuation along the twisted-pair cable. A higher performance category of cable means less attenuation, ie. Category 6 is better than Category 5. Video or CCTV baluns are transmission devices that provide a low cost means of sending live video over unshielded twisted pair, point-to-point wiring for distances of up to 305m (1000 ft). The video baluns are compatible with all coax control systems. A basic system consists of one unit at each end of a twisted pair of wires. The video baluns are intended for use over Category 5 structured cabling runs or higher, to provide a convenient, cost-effective alternative to coax. Most available baluns are designed to provide immunity from noise and interference, even when running next to line power. As only one pair of wires is required for the video signal, for simpler, fixed cameras not requiring Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) active control, combined baluns are 4 \ NETWORKnews COST EFFECTIVE CCTV A new generation of security solutions has been born! By Robert Milne, Business Development Manager, KRONE Australia it is now possible to dramatically reduce the cost of security CCTV infrastructure Savings can be realised in lower labour and material costs, smaller conduits, fewer cable pulls, common media topology and easier retrofits using existing cabling deployed for voice and data. available which can provide for up to four cameras’ video signals to be sent down one twisted pair cable. This allows for a very cost effective CCTV cable deployment. For even longer cable runs, powered (at the receiver end), active baluns are available which can extend the distance up to 915m (3000 ft). Some balun systems provide controls to make incremental adjustment of both gain and frequency compensation to allow the system to be fine-tuned for the twisted pair cable. Such features provide adjustment for optimum performance over the entire operating range and allow for cable length to be estimated with a wide safety margin; when bidding for CCTV twisted pair transmission jobs. For camera systems requiring more complex controls for PTZ and having inline power requirements, rather than providing separate run cables to each camera for this purpose, it is possible to satisfy this by utilising the other available pairs of a UTP cable, thus reducing the cable requirement. Savings can be realised in lower labour and material costs, smaller conduits, fewer cable pulls, common media topology and easier retrofits using existing cabling deployed for voice and data. Structured cabling deployment of CCTV is preferred by IT departments, who already have knowledge of structured cabling technology compared to coax. This results in less training and special tooling requirements. Moves/Adds/Changes (MACs) are simplified due to the decreased number of proprietary cables and cable pulls needed in a CCTV solution. Overall there is significantly less redundancy in infrastructure investment as structured cabling deployed for legacy surveillance systems can be later utilised for newer IP based cameras, other IP based security or control devices and traditional voice/data applications. Using structured cabling for security solutions also provides opportunity to solve potential customer problems with other KRONE products. For security monitoring in industrial or hazardous environments, KRONE’s IP67 Industrial Ethernet connectivity products are an ideal way to prevent the ingress of moisture, dust and other contaminants into the connection. Indeed these products may also provide an ideal solution for exterior mounted cameras and equipment. Additionally for security equipment mounted up poles, on roofs, etc which may potentially be exposed to lightning hazards, KRONE Comprotect products may assist in reducing overvoltage damage to expensive surveillance equipment. As security monitoring sites are in fixed locations, the need for constant moves and changes is low, hence Patch By Exception makes sense. Also, as excellent connectivity transmission performance is required for high picture quality, KRONE’s HIGHBAND products are an ideal solution. Whilst HIGHBAND might seem to be a premium offering, compared to the cost of a coax based solution, a HIGHBAND Category 6 solution would be more cost effective than coax; particularly where many cameras are involved over long runs. Q NETWORKnews \ 5 As excellent connectivity transmission performance is required for high picture quality, KRONE's HIGHBAND products are an ideal solution. Example of CCTV infrastructure using structured cabling. B endigo Bank had its origins on the Bendigo goldfield in 1858 when the settlement was little more than thousands of makeshift tents and humpies clustered along the gold-bearing gullies. Disturbed by the temporary and unsightly nature of these dwellings, a group of prominent citizens banded together to foster a sense of civic pride by providing finance for miners wishing to own their own homes. Thus was born the Bendigo Permanent Land and Building Society. As Bendigo prospered, so did its building society, declaring a profit in each year of its operation, even through the crises of the 1890s and 1930s Depressions. The Bendigo Bank Group now operates more than 260 branches across Australia, with a concentration in Victoria and Queensland. Bendigo Bank boasts total assets under management in excess of $12 billion and is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange with more than 43,000 shareholders. It is the only Australian bank headquartered outside a capital city. In 2003, as part of a major refurbishment project to accommodate the growing needs of their Fountain Court Head Office, Bendigo Bank was looking to upgrade their current communications infrastructure. Denis Kelly, Bendigo Bank’s IT Infrastructure Support stated “We were looking to upgrade our current system to deal with existing needs as well as possible future projections. The KRONE HIGHBAND ® 25 solution provided the capabilities we required including Gigabit performance, VoiP ready and controlled patching.” As a result of the planned upgrade, the installation of a new structured cabling system was required to deliver the voice and data services for the Fountain Court premises. IPP Consulting Pty Ltd were commissioned to help prepare the cabling specifications for the installation in conjunction with Bendigo Bank’s IT Department and KRONE representatives. Using a tender process, Bendigo Bank selected KRONE endorsed installer Bell Technology Services Pty Ltd to undertake the cabling component of the project. As part of the contract Bell Technology Services were responsible for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, testing, placing into service and 6 \ NETWORKnews A SOLUTION YOU CAN Major cable upgrade for Australia’s most successful community banking organisation. By Murray Dickson, Victorian Sales Engineer, KRONE Australia “ The KRONE HIGHBAND 25 solution provided the capabilities we required including Gigabit performance, VoiP ready and controlled patching.” Bendigo Bank had been particularly impressed by the neat, manageable, practical system provided by the HIGHBAND 25 solution. Bendigo Bank’s Peter Burgess and Denis Kelly inspect the new system with KRONE’s Murray Dickson. BANK ON! maintenance of the telecommunications cabling services installation. The cable installation commenced in late June 2003 and comprised of approximately 680 outlets. As existing workstations were removed and new hardware installed, Bells Technology Services followed closely behind to fit off the cabling. In most instances, this part of the project was carried out after hours in order to lessen any interruption to the daily operations. Project works included modifications to the building distributor to cater for new voice backbone cables, voice backbone cabling, floor distributor, telecommunication outlets, optical fibre backbone cabling, horizontal voice and data cabling, patch cords and flyleads, equipment racks, cable trays and support systems, removal of all redundant cabling, undertake patching (hard wired as Patch By Exception solution) of voice and data services at the floor distributor and the building distributor, jumpering at PABX TPF, installation of data flyleads at the telecommunications outlets, all additional penetrations through core structure and associated fire stopping, testing, commissioning and preventative maintenance of the complete telecommunications cabling system, and certification of telecommunications cabling system. Denis Kelly stated “A thorough pre- planning process was essential for a project of this size. We divided the upgrade into three manageable stages in an effort to streamline installation and minimise disruption to staff workflow and productivity.” Bell Technology Services will continue to provide ongoing support for the new Bendigo Bank system by visiting the site at month four, eight and twelve to remove any Patch By Exception patching undertaken and replace with hard wired patching (including updating record books). To ensure the best possible return on investment, Bendigo Bank insisted on a system performance warranty period of 20 years from practical completion. All workmanship and materials were also required to be guaranteed for the same duration of time. This included the complete telecommunications cabling installation against faulty installation workmanship, manufacturer faulty materials and failure of materials, with replacement of faulty equipment at no cost. Bendigo Bank has been extremely happy to date with the KRONE product’s performance, appearance and support. Mr Kelly stated that Bendigo Bank had been particularly impressed by the neat, manageable, practical system provided by the HIGHBAND 25 solution. Bendigo Bank have a wide network of offices and branches throughout Australia and are now looking at the pair managed HIGHBAND 25 product for a new building on the Docklands Melbourne site as well as the possible upgrade of their Regional Office in Ipswich Queensland. Q NETWORKnews \ 7 L ate last year, KRONE commissioned an independent company to conduct market research into the communications industry. The report confirmed KRONE remains as the market leader in Australia, with results showing when it comes to quality, availability and value for money, KRONE is number one. Other interesting outcomes of the survey include: Q Wireless technology now being considered in preference of fibre to the desktop Q In the majority of cases, less than 5% of a companies IT budget is spent on cabling Q Nearly half of companies surveyed stated that their IT budget was increasing Q 77% of respondents said “Australian Made” was an important factor in their buying decision Q Major buying decisions are made on the following criteria, in order 1. Reliability/quality 2. Price 3. Brand More than 90% of all KRONE connectivity products sold in Australia are proudly manufactured at our local Berkeley Vale plant. To be ranked, as number one for quality, availability and value for money is an achievement KRONE is extremely proud of. We thank you for your continued support and for helping to make us number one! Q LEADER OF THE PACK! Market research confirms KRONE Australia as #1. P re-Terminated Optical Fibre (PTOF) cable is a faster, more efficient, labour saving method of installing optical fibre (OF) in areas such as data centres, computer rooms, equipment rooms and anywhere in a structured cabling system. OF cabling is the preferred choice for inter-connection between LAN nodes. Installation of OF on a site is usually achieved by trained KRONE Master Installers who have completed the KRONE Optical Fibre Course. These skilled technicians can provide you with an installation tailored specifically for your site. However, you may not need a tailored solution. You may be able to take advantage of pre-terminating the connectors onto your OF before it leaves the KRONE factory. You can then simply place them into position and plug in the optical patch cords to complete the install. OF is used for data transfer at very high speeds. It is ideal for areas requiring reliability with no susceptibility to outside influences like electrical power, radiation sources, TV, radio, microwave, radar, industrial loads with inductive or capacitive influences. There are now two methods of installing OF Cabling. Firstly, there is the traditional method of installing OF cabling then terminating with either OF connectors and polishing on site, or more commonly fusion splicing an OF pig-tail onto the end of the OF cable. This traditional method is ideal for installations where the exact cable routing and locations of the FOBOTS are not decided until the racks and equipment are installed. Secondly, the new method of installing PTOF can be used. The length of the required cable and core counts is determined before hand by a simple calculation from the drawings. KRONE will then create, polish and test the pre-terminated length ready to be installed on site. PTOF IS MADE IN THE CLIENTS’ CHOICE OF: CONNECTORS Q SC or SC/APC Q ST Q Others by arrangement LENGTH Q Any length from 10m to 300m WHY USE PTOF? Simply put, KRONE PTOF saves you time and money! There is a price advantage in being able to bundle the OF cable and connectors. KRONE removes the risk to you by ensuring all PTOF cables are terminated correctly and tested before they leave the factory. The 8 \ NETWORKnews “PTOF - IT SAVED ME ABOUT 2 PTOF is Pre-Terminated Optical Fibre Cabling Made By KRONE. By Peter Meijer, JP BE MSc, RCDD, Technical Training Manager and Industry Liaison, KRONE Australia OF Cable Core/Cladding Overfilled Launch Bandwidth OM1 62.5/125µm 200/500 MHz.Km OM2 50/125µm 500/500 MHz.Km OM3 50/125µm 1500/500 MHz.Km OS1 9/125µm Singlemode Typical Layout Using 2x12 Core Pre Terminated Optical Fibres PTOF cables are then coiled (for short lengths) or wound onto drums (for longer lengths) ready for delivery. On site, all PTOF arrive with a protective clear tubing over the one metre of bare terminated cores providing mechanical protection while still being flexible. The Kevlar tensile strength yarn is coiled at the ends of the PTOF ready for use if the cable is to be attached to a pulling cord. However, it is more usual that these shorter run cables are placed onto the pathways by hand. If requested, PTOF cables can be fitted with cable glands ready for attachment onto FOBOTS. This means that the cables can be easily installed and placed into the OF trays. PTOF ADVANTAGES INCLUDE: Q Incredibly fast install times on site Q Guaranteed reliable terminations Q Machine polished to an extremely high standard Q Factory tested. Test results are included with PTOF cables Q Competitive pricing Contact your nearest KRONE office today and obtain a quote for your next job. You’ll be surprised how easy it is to use KRONE PTOF. Q NETWORKnews \ 9 WEEKS WORK ON SITE” KRONE PARTNERS WITH CISCO SYSTEMS ® New partnership looks to provide complementary products for customers seeking IP network solutions. K RONE Australia recently became a registered partner of Cisco Systems. The new status provides recognition of KRONE’s existing relationship with Cisco ® and on-going commitment to the development of the network cabling technologies. Cisco’s efforts to sell the network as a strategic business asset complement KRONE’s own corporate objectives within the ICT marketplace. "We are very proud of becoming a registered partner and look forward to the opportunities that it puts forward for both KRONE and Cisco," said Robert Milne, Business Development Manager, KRONE Australia. "KRONE and Cisco’s existing synergies in the network arena will only be strengthened by this partnership, providing customers with complementary IP network solutions". SAVE TIME TRAIN ONLINE! KRONE Launches New Online Training Initiative K RONE Australia’s new online training website, www.kronetraining.com, is now open for business, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This latest initiative is aimed at providing you, the installer, with a timesaving, cost effective way to obtain vital cabling knowledge and skills. Now you can save time by training online! KRONE’s flexible online learning environment provides users with the opportunity to train for certification without being away from the job. This new web-based program includes online tutorials and self-assessment tasks plus a one-day practical classroom session covering installation, testing and final written exam. Recognised by leading industry authorities, KRONE Training delivers knowledge about achieving Class D and Class E performance while utilising Category 5 and Category 6 copper-based components. Acquiring a KRONE certificate of competency has never been easier! Simply register online, select and pay for the course of your choice and within minutes download training manuals and be on your way towards accreditation. This innovative online program has been designed to compliment KRONE’s existing classroom style training sessions, which will continue to be offered through KRONE approved trainers. Further information on KRONE’s online learning initiative and other course options can be found on the training website: www.kronetraining.com. E stablished in 1901, the High Court is the highest court in the Australian judicial system. The High Court is responsible for interpreting and applying the law of Australia; deciding on cases of special federal significance including challenges to the constitutional validity of laws and to hear appeals, by special leave, from Federal, State and Territory courts. The actual High Court building itself is a National Building and one of Canberra’s major tourist attractions. Situated in the Parliamentary Triangle, on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin between the National Science and Technology Centre and the National Gallery of Australia. The High Court building houses three courtrooms, Justices’ chambers, and the Court’s main registry, library, and corporate services facilities. In August 2002, the High Court of Australia undertook a thorough audit of their LAN cabling system due to identified problems with the network. These problems were directly and negatively impacting on users. The report on the condition and performance of the existing network highlighted a range of issues with the most significant relating to the non- compliance with published standards. The two key areas of non-compliance were the termination points and the lack of appropriate separation of power and data. The High Court’s solution at this time had been a mix of Category 5 and Category 5e with various vendors and installers. Resulting from the report, the High Court identified a need to bring their IT communication system to the forefront of technology and decided to upgrade the existing cabling infrastructure of their voice and data communications to a KRONE Category 6 cabling system. This solution included a mix of Category 6 patch panels, KM8 surface mount outlets, KM8 flush mount outlets, Category 6 fly leads and Premis NET ® Category 6 cable. Mr Tony Martin, Manager of Information Technology for the High Court of Australia stated “Specific outcomes were required by the High Court - these related primarily to reliability, quality, supportability and an effective lifecycle with the associated return on investment. The Category 6 solution provided by KRONE addressed the longer- term strategic needs of the Court whilst the warranty provided the assurance to the Court of both the quality and reliability we were seeking.” The system is predominantly used by the High Court’s judges; judge’s supporting personnel; and all registry and administrative staff. This new structured cabling system is expected to deliver efficiencies and effectiveness in support. The High Court undertook a Request for Tender (RFT) to select a cabling contractor, sourcing a list of KRONE Category 6 certified cabling companies to ensure delivery of warranty. The successful installer was required to meet certain criteria including: Government Endorsed Supplier, KRONE 20/20 certified installer, with proven experience on similar installations and the resources to undertake such a complex and challenging project. From this competitive process, Intravision was contracted to deliver a structured Category 6 cabling system which met the High Court’s needs and were asked to supply a detailed design of the proposed installation. 10 \ NETWORKnews TAKING IT TO THE HIGH COURT High Court brings their IT communications system to the forefront of technology with a KRONE Category 6 solution. By Norm Kennedy, ACT Manager, KRONE Australia “ The Category 6 solution provided by KRONE addressed the longer-term strategic needs of the Court whilst the warranty provided the assurance to the Court of both the quality and reliability we were seeking.” High Court of Australia. [...]... 48 2-0 6 6462 5 48 2-0 8 6462 5 48 2-1 2 Description 4 core GP Fibre-in-a-Box 500m 6 core GP Fibre-in-a-Box 500m 8 core GP Fibre-in-a-Box 400m 12 core GP Fibre-in-a-Box 320m Fib C apping off an impressive year, KRONE Australia recently received the regional 2003 ATUG Hunter Valley Award for Innovation in Telecommunications The award, for our Australian-designed and developed HIGHBAND® 25 cross-connect system,... other schools to emulate and it’s also a major achievement for Networking Systems Mr Bowen concluded: “This project represents a significant change in the attitude of schools to the requirement of NETWORKnews 15 THINK INSIDE THE BOX! HUNTER VALLEY ATUG HONOUR New Fibre-in-a-Box™ Streamlines Cable Installation Regional Accolade Another Feather in KRONE s Cap! An innovative new system designed to save you... ease-of-use, Fibre-in-a-Box features: Metre marking Reinforced carry point Easy glide reel system Generous cable exit point Easily transported between sites Now available in core counts of 4, 6, 8 and 12 core multimode 62.5/125um general purpose (GP) cable, for maximum yield the length of cable differs according to core count Product details are as follows: Part Number 6462 5 48 2-0 4 6462 5 48 2-0 6 6462... 6 are now also in the pipeline NETWORKnews 13 DELIVERING A BROADER EDUCATION KRONE have a long tradition of supplying network cabling into schools across Australia In most states, KRONE is the specified cabling system of choice KRONE UK are also experiencing a similar success story in the education arena P By Glen Johnston, Manager Marketing and Product Development, KRONE Australia utting broadband... the KRONE installation’s overall performance and is now looking at the potential upgrade of it’s state registry offices to a Category 6 solution Intravision’s Tim Hales and the High Court of Australia’s Tony Martin inspect the new system NETWORKnews 11 KRONE CONNECTS CAMPUS Queensland’s Griffith University campuses look to the future with KRONE Category 6 I By Scott Whiston, Qld Sales Executive, KRONE. .. selected KRONE because of their reputation and ability to provide a network infrastructure that will benefit the school for the foreseeable future,” said Mr Bowen “We selected KRONE because of their reputation and ability to provide a network infrastructure that will benefit the school for the foreseeable future,” designing, procuring and installing, as well as having the ability to support a network. .. located to the outlet location, terminated, KRONE Category 6 installation at Griffith University “ the most important factors involved in choosing the KRONE solution were product quality, reliability, availability and buying Australian made.” tested and left hanging out of the wall ready for the cut-over Once the new network hardware had been installed cut-over occurred, this meant returning to each... pioneer in the development of high-speed data and telephony networks, playing a pivotal role in the history of the Australian telecommunications industry This award recognises our ongoing achievements and commitment to the marketplace” HA re-inS A a-B RRI VEDox ! To find out more contact your local sales executive or the KRONE Helpdesk on 1800 801 298 KRONE s Peter Meijer, Technical Training Manager (left);... £100,000 to replace the network with a PremisNET ® system to advanced Category 6 standards using KRONE products throughout The installation supports both the administration and curriculum networks at the school using PureLan 10/100 switches Through virtual LAN systems and filtering, the new WITH KRONE network also provides both the platform and the necessary security needed for the forthcoming broadband... Griffith said the most important factors involved in choosing the KRONE solution were product quality, reliability, availability and buying Australian made What particularly impressed Griffith University was KRONE s zero bit error rate warranty and local support Several KRONE endorsed installers, were chosen to carry out the installation Tri-State Electrical and Communications Pty Ltd, based in Rocklea . Description 6462 5 48 2-0 4 4 core GP Fibre-in-a-Box 500m 6462 5 48 2-0 6 6 core GP Fibre-in-a-Box 500m 6462 5 48 2-0 8 8 core GP Fibre-in-a-Box 400m 6462 5 48 2 -1 2 12 core. Effective CCTV Product News 8 “PTOF - It Saved Me About 2 Weeks Work On Site” 16 New! Fibre-in-a-Box ™ Website: www .krone. com.au Email: kronehlp @krone. com.au Editor: