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July 19, 2010
Promote your corporate logo by personalising your Connectix panels and faceplates.
June 28, 2010
AG Tech has been appointed the authorised distributor for Qatar of Connectix Cabling Systems, a worldwide portfolio of copper and fibre optic IT infrastructure including Net 10G, Net 6 and Net 5e...
June 25, 2010
XP Fit Plus is a pre-polished, pre-assembled, non epoxy fibre connector compatible with standard SC and LC connectors.
June 2, 2010
The Connectix 4000 series range of 4 way single gang outlets is a fine example of our innovative approach to design and development.
June 2, 2010
ON Lda has been appointed the authorised distributor for Portugal of Connectix Cabling Systems.
May 21, 2010
MISR Systems has been appointed the authorised distributor for Egypt of Connectix Cabling Systems, a worldwide portfolio of copper and fibre optic IT infrastructure including Net 10G, Net 6 and N...
April 13, 2010
Following a Connectix Seminar in Athens on April 7th, delegates may now download the presentation material from the event.
March 29, 2010
Connectix Cabling Systems has officially been granted the title of EU Code of Conduct on Data Centres Endorser.
March 25, 2010
Martec Communications has been appointed the authorised distributor for Nigeria of Connectix Cabling Systems, a worldwide portfolio of copper and fibre optic IT infrastructure including Net 10G, ...
March 24, 2010
The Connectix Express system has been designed to offer a simple and quick method of installing Copper or Fibre links.
February 24, 2010
The new range of media converters from Connectix are specifically designed to offer the network designer the tools for easy migration from copper to fibre.
February 15, 2010
The Connectix Category 6 Compact Module is designed to provide one of the shallowest wall outlets on the market.
February 9, 2010
Connectix High Density Break Out Boxes offer users the capability of multiple way connectivity.
February 4, 2010
Connectix are proud to announce the arrival of the new Category 6 2020 series FTP panel.
January 28, 2010
Connectix are pleased to announce the launch of their unique Category 6A FTP Module.
January 22, 2010
Connectix have recently launched a design guide to accompany their Home Cabling system.
January 18, 2010
Connectix Cabling Systems will feature alongside Sun Microsystems and Vault Technology Services to present a seminar for understanding the latest best practice and infrastructure strategies for s...
January 14, 2010
Connectix Starlight is a high performance, high density plug & go MTP fibre system.
November 23, 2009
Ten years after the launch of their Enhanced Category 5 range, Connectix are pleased to announce the passing of two historical milestones having recently achieved sales of over 10 million Enhance...
November 17, 2009
Connectix Cabling Systems’ new Angled Panel offers enhanced patch lead management inside any data cabinet.
November 17, 2009
After 15 years at their current site on Broomhills Industrial Estate, Connectix, have recently signed an agreement to secure a new 34,000 sq. foot head office building.
November 3, 2009
Star Data Centre 3 lies at the heart of exciting new technology developments that will help your business reduce and control IT spend and accelerate operational performance while minimising your ...
September 18, 2009
BRUSSELS EXPO, Brussels - 23/09 - 24/09/2009
August 11, 2009
WaterFords Ltd has been appointed the authorised distributor for Sub-Sahara Africa (English Speaking) of Connectix Cabling Systems.
August 7, 2009
SkyWare Communications has been appointed the authorised distributor for Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China of Connectix Cabling Systems.
May 12, 2009
Connectix is to join newly appointed ICT cabling systems partner Mulder-Hardenberg at Data Centre Dynamics in Paris, May 27th.
May 5, 2009
Mulder-Hardenberg Group has been appointed the authorised distributor for Belgium, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
March 19, 2009
The end of 2008 saw a new business continuity standard published, BS 25777:2008 Information and Communications Technology – Continuity management, Code of Practice.
February 6, 2009
Connectix Cabling Systems have been running in-house training courses for over 10 years, now covering Structured Cabling and Optical Fibre Termination.
February 3, 2009
An email safelist (sometimes called a whitelist) is a list of all the sender names/addresses who the recipient deems acceptable to receive email from.
January 26, 2009
The 40 and 100 Gb/s Ethernet standard was approved as a project by the IEEE in March 2008. The most recent meeting was in January of this year.
January 8, 2009
Connectix Ltd's Edinburgh branch has recently been featured in Project Scotland construction magazine.
January 8, 2009
North Tyneside Council’s ICT team has earned its place as a national finalist in a prestigious award scheme recognising innovation.
December 4, 2008
The Connectix specification guides have now been put into one complete document as a reference for the professional building services engineer.
November 21, 2008
Since the turn of the century OM3 fibre has been specified as the optical multimode fibre optimised for use with VCSEL laser transmission as seen in gigabit and ten gigabit Ethernet along with so...
November 21, 2008
On November 19th 2008 the EU finally released the first issue of the long awaited “EU Code of Conduct on Data Centre Management”.
November 21, 2008
Connectix Cabling Systems and StarNet are pleased to announce the Electrotec exhibition as a major success for both companies from the 2008 calendar.
October 16, 2008
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October 1, 2008
Connectix Cabling Systems will be exhibiting alongside StarNet, our exclusive distributor in Greece.
September 22, 2008
Achilles UVDB and Verify provides access to the UK Utility industry. Connectix has applied and been successful in gaining a place on the UVDB database.
September 22, 2008
2008 saw the two main cable standards describing Cat6A cabling to support 10GBASE-T LAN operation over twisted pair copper cabling. There are now five standards published, one describing the ele...
September 22, 2008
OS1 has been described as the standard singlemode fibre for Local and Metropolitan Area Networks since 2002. Connectix standardised on this fibre as soon as it became available.
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September 12, 2008
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July 31, 2008
Connectix are pleased to announce the success of the Data Centre Design seminar in association with the IET at the Lighthouse, Glasgow.
July 24, 2008
On the 5th June 2008 Connectix Ltd sponsored the Anglia IT Managers Forum at Hedingham Castle in a heady mixture of Modern Technology and Ancient History!
July 8, 2008
Connectix are a major sponsor of the forthcoming Telecoms 08, Network Infrastructure Event.
May 28, 2008
Connectix net 36 years of cabling industry experience with new appointments
May 16, 2008
Over the years Connectix has built up the Approved Installer Programme, which allows Installers of a high level of competency and expertise to install and warrant Connectix cabling systems.
May 8, 2008
In only 6 years Cobalt Park has grown to become the UK's largest office park and has recently celebrated the completion of over 1 million sq ft of highly specified offices. There are currently ov...
April 30, 2008
Connectix Cabling Systems and Greek distribution partner StarNet recently held a half day commercial presentation in Athens; providing delegates with an opportunity to learn about the developing ...
March 4, 2008
Connectix Dublin branch is reaping the rewards from working successfully for over ten years in a booming city which contributes 38% of Ireland's GNP.
March 4, 2008
Connectix has launched a new compact 8U capacity wall mountable cabinet to complement its existing range of networking cabinets.
March 3, 2008
Connectix is pleased to confirm Data Pack System as the exclusive authorised distributor for Islamic Republic of Iran for Connectix Cabling Systems including Net 10G, Net 6 and Net 5e structured ...
January 4, 2008
Connectix is pleased to announce the appointment of StarNet as the authorised distributor for Greece of Connectix Cabling Systems, its worldwide portfolio of copper and fibre optic IT infrastruct...
December 19, 2007
Connectix believes that clear and accurately labelled network components are essential to any successful cabling project; a need also recognised by International and European cabling labelling an...
December 13, 2007
We are pleased to announce the release of the winter 07/08 edition of Connectix-talk, the newsletter for Approved Installers.
December 12, 2007
Connectix has published two new Home Cabling Guides to run alongside the Connectix Home Brochure. The first, 'Home Cabling - Design Guide', provides information on how to design a home network a...
November 21, 2007
Augmented Cat6 (10 Gigabit) specification can be simplified using the specification document recently added to our library.
November 7, 2007
Connectix would like to thank those who visited our stand and attended our seminar at Telecoms 07 (20/21 Sept) exhibition.
September 4, 2007
Cabinet space is often at a premium and patch panel depth must allow for this.
Connectix has designed and manufactured the new Elite range of Patch Panel, Through Coupler Panel and Ph...
July 25, 2007
Connectix's technical consultant Barry Elliott is quoted in an article published in ACN this month.
July 19, 2007
The Institution of Engineering and Technology would like to place on record the outstanding and sustained level of support that Connectix have given to the Institution, and in particular to the a...
June 19, 2007
Connectix supplies more Copper outlets in the UK than any other manufacturer.
May 22, 2007
Connectix is a leading supplier of data cabling into the growing data centre market.
Connectix has just completed a Cat 6 Express 48,000-port pre-terminated cabling solution for a maj...
May 22, 2007
Yes, there is a movement within the IEEE Higher Speed Study Group to come up with a standard to run 100 Gigabit Ethernet over fibre-optic lines but also, more surprisingly, over copper wiring.
March 30, 2007
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has put contracts for the infrastructure of the Olympic park out for tender this week.
March 26, 2007
Connectix Middle East is announcing the appointment of Tariq Shaikh as MEA Regional Manager based in Dubai, UAE, following the company's significant sales growth of structured cabling systems ove...
March 16, 2007
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has agreed to grant Endorsement to Connectix Ltd for its:
Practical data cable design and installation practices for installers
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March 14, 2007
Connectix Cabling Systems has gained approval from CIBSE (Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers) for the current range of Connectix technical seminars.
March 5, 2007
Connectix Limited has opened its new sales office and distribution centre at the Highway Business Park, Heckford Street, London E1W 3HS.
February 28, 2007
The 6th Annual BICSI Middle East and Africa District Conference and Exhibition will once again be returning to Dubai during April 2007. The event is the annual gathering of Middle East & Africa b...
February 8, 2007
Connectix is now fully registered as a supplier on the Achilles Utilities Vendor Database.
January 8, 2007
Two seminars that form a key part of the Connectix Cabling Systems Support Programmes have achieved independent approval from BICSI for Continuing Education Credits.
January 4, 2007
On 27th September 2006 Connectix, in partnership with the IET, hosted a free seminar at The Oval, London for IET members: 'An Introduction to Data Centre Electrical Engineering Principles'.
December 20, 2006
Tuesday 12th December 2006 saw Connectix host their Data Centre Design seminar to IET members and select guests.
November 21, 2006
Over the course of October 2006, Connectix hosted four 10 Gigabit Breakfast Meetings throughout the UK and Ireland. These condensed presentations introduced delegates to 10G Ethernet and the new ...
November 2, 2006
Connectix Cabling Systems has gained third party approval for their new NET 10G range of structured cabling products.
October 27, 2006
IT managers have been struggling with patch cables for years and, despite some very expensive electronic solutions, are likely to be struggling for a few more.
October 11, 2006
Connectix Cabling Systems has been doing its bit for the environment and charity with its participation in the fundraising programme 'Recycling Appeal'.
September 29, 2006
Connectix Cabling Systems has supplied its first Connectix Express Net 10G pre-terminated solution in association with ISG Webb.
September 19, 2006
Connectix Cabling Systems exhibit at the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (better known as GITEX), one of the worlds top three IT exhibitions. Please visit our stand Z-T25 in the Networking...
August 24, 2006
Continual growth in the demand on IT infrastructure (and industry's dependence on it) means that it is increasingly important to have reliable and resilient IT data centres.
June 30, 2006
Connectix is pleased to announce the launch of its new pre-connectorised Cat 5 and Cat 6 cabling system that offers Tier 4 Data Centre resilience coupled with top-end performance and at a remarka...
June 30, 2006
The idea of providing a telephone point to most rooms in a modern house is not a new one, nor is the need to distribute television signals into just as many rooms.
June 30, 2006
Past experience shows that traditional LAN switch solutions, offering connectivity for both fibre and optic copper cabling, do not provide value for money where LAN growth occurs. Fixed conf...
December 31, 2005
Mantox Engineering Ltd has been appointed the authorised distributor for Cyprus of Connectix Cabling Systems, a worldwide portfolio of copper and fibre optic IT infrastructure including Net 10G, ...