Networks Centre
Cleaning
Fiberwash AQ Precision Fiber Optic Cleaner
Some old habits die hard, even when there is clear evidence of a better method.
The use of IPA, (Isopropyl Alcohol) has been the go-to cleaning fluid to remove oil-based residues from fibres, during preparation for a very long time. Typically dispensed from a small pump ...
Fibre Optic
6 Common Misconceptions About Fibre Cable
These days, installers everywhere are upgrading from copper cable to fibre optics to meet bandwidth demands. Whether it is super-fast streaming video content to the business and home or simply to free up over-crowded cable routes, fibre can make sense on many levels. While these ...
News
Relocation: Grand Opening of Networks Centre
Many people can relate to moving home after living in the same house for over a decade. You accumulate a lot of stuff; Its nerve racking exchanging contracts; Getting the existing home spruced up and having to sort out what must be thrown away. Moving ...
Fluke Networks
Eight Reasons Why Versiv Cuts Certification Costs by 65%
Until a few years ago the Fluke Networks DTX CableAnalyzer™ was the world’s most popular tool for certifying premises copper and fiber cabling, with billions of links certified. While the DTX has served owners well for many years, there is something better available now. Actually ...
News
Acquisition of Comms Centre International
Networks Centre Acquisition of Comms Centre International
Networks Centre today announced the acquisition of Comms Centre International, a privately owned company who started trading in 1989. The acquisition firmly places Networks Centre as one of the largest, independently owned IT physical layer distributors in the UK.
The ...
Training
Training for Success
Training is too often viewed by company Senior Managers and owners with trepidation and tends to come well down the list in competing voices for scarce capital investment. It’s completely understandable – Engineers are in hot demand and training is seen as non-productive time spent ...
News
It's official, we're moving!
Onwards and upwards. Bigger and better. After 13 years, Networks Centre is relocating!
When we moved into the first of our seven warehouses in Horsham, West Sussex in 2005 we very quickly filled it to the brim! We went from an energetic, young start-up to one ...
News
CPR Regulations: What you need to be aware of
We're regularly asked about the CPR Regulations, what is mans and what our customers should be aware of. We've put together this informational PDF to help break down the new rules which are in place and what measures we've put in place to ensure compliance.
Download ...
Fluke Networks
Fluke Networks Tester Cheat Sheets
With so many Fluke Networks Testers on the market, it's hard to know which one is the right one, for your job. To make things simple, we've put together these cheat sheets to show what functions each tester can or cannot do!
The aim of the ...
Cleaning
Fibre Optic Cleaning
A high-quality fibre optic installation starts with clean fibres and connectors. Clean mating surfaces give you faster transmission rates, higher bandwidth and maintenance-free operation. FOCCUS™ brand products from Chemtronics provide all the tools needed to quickly clean connectors and ports.
The point cannot be driven home ...
Training
Stand Out From The Crowd
As BICSI's only Approved Design Training Provider in Europe, we're keen to stress the importance of BICSI and the RCDD and DCDC qualifications.
Not only do they help you to stand out from the crowd when engaging with new customers and projects, they also make you ...
Siemon
CPR Regulations
Siemon has created this great infographic and downloadable fact document to provide you, their customers and clients, with the information you need to comply and some of the facts behind the new legislation.
These documents explain the requirements of the new CPR Requirements for both Copper ...
News
Fluke Networks Versiv System Case Study & Review
Networks Centre are one of Europe’s premier distributors for Fluke Networks, the leading provider of certification, test & inspection solutions for Copper & Fibre LAN Networks. When ITM, one of our most prestigious customers, were looking at the benefits of upgrading their tester fleet to ...
News
Building a Big Data Backbone: Part 2
Over this two-part blog, we reflect on some of the design decisions faced by data centre designers as fibre optic technology evolves to meet the challenges of a Big Data World.
In part one we looked at how demand is driving a shift in Data Centre ...
News
Building a Big Data Backbone: Part 1
Over this two-part blog, we reflect on some of the design decisions faced by data centre designers as fibre optic technology evolves to meet the challenges of a Big Data world.
In part one we look at how demand is driving a shift in data centre ...
Training
New BICSI Courses
Our Technical Services Director, Keith Sawyer, has spent the past 2 weeks over in America working hard to earn a plethora of new BICSI qualifications and the ability to teach some new and exciting classes at the Academy. Here’s a breakdown of what these courses ...
News
What Could Go Wrong With DHCP?
One of the most common problems is rogue DHCP servers. This occurs when someone connects to a 2nd DHCP server, commonly found on a home router, to the network. This can be very difficult to troubleshoot since it requires tracking down the offending device.
With the ...
Raritan
Raritan Find My PDU Platform
To an industry outsider, one could be forgiven for thinking that the selection of something as simple as a power strip would be quite straight forward. However, most of those who work in IT infrastructure will understand it is anything but! Raritan, a market leader ...
Training
Continuing Education Credits Now Announced!
Networks Centre Training Academy has been growing strong since its beginning a little over 2 years ago. Through the inclusion of some of the industry’s leading learning providers such as City & Guilds Square Mile and BICSI, we’ve been able to offer a variety of ...
News
How CPR will impact Network Cabling in 2017
We’re more than halfway through the one-year transitional (Coexistence) period for copper and fibre cables to be compliant with the Construction Products Regulations as related to fire performance. This covers the reaction & resistance to fire and release of noxious substances. CPR defines a common ...
Training
Networks Centre Training - A Thank You!
Training Success, a thank you!
For those of you that haven’t already heard of or spoken to me, I’d like to say hello! I’m George, and recently I’ve been put in charge of the Networks Centre Training Academy.
I’ve worked for Networks Centre for over 4 years ...
Training
AirMagnet Survey Pro Course launches at Networks Centre Training Academy
Networks Centre Training Academy is pleased to announce the launch of our new course: AirMagnet Survey Pro. The course is designed for Network Engineers and Technicians who are responsible for the design and performance of wireless networks.
Understanding the importance of wireless infrastructure as an investment ...
Cleaning
Cleaning and Inspecting Fibre Connectors
Dirty fibre connectors are the number one root cause of fibre optic system failures. These failures impact timelines for delivering projects and can result in signal loss. Inspecting and cleaning fibre connectors can reduce network downtime ensuring they are in good condition. Cleaning can remove ...
Training
City and Guilds Launches at Network Centre Training Academy
Networks Centre Training Academy is pleased to announce the launch of our new City & Guilds Qualifications. City & Guilds 3667-02: 102/103 Fibre Optic Cabling in an Internal & External Environment and 3667-02: 104 Copper Cabling in an Internal Environment.
City & Guilds (3667-02: 102/103) is ...
News
From Evolution to Revolution: The Development of Copper Telephone Line
Networks Centre explores the development of the copper telephone line, in our latest infographic: From Evolution to Revolution: The Development of the Copper Telephone Line. Learn about the first private telephone line and the invention of copper twisted pair through to the fibre revolution and ...
News
Industry Trends: The Future is Power over Ethernet
Power over Ethernet or PoE is becoming more wide spread as a means to combine networking and electrical power into one cable. It allows a single data cable, CAT5e, CAT6 or CAT6A, to provide both data connection and electrical power to devices.
In a system, a ...
News
Introducing the 10 Year Timeline from Networks Centre
Networks Centre celebrates 10 Years in business with our timeline. A milestone for any organisation, we look back at pivotal moments in our history as we highlight key team members, brand partners and fun facts about the organisation. ...