Cabling is easy to forget about – out of sight, out of mind – at least until something goes wrong. However, network cabling is critical to the success of your company, no matter the industry or the size of your business. Structured wiring involves a system of cables that connect all the work areas in your building to a central location where connectivity devices are located. In telecommunications, structured cabling is the infrastructure that integrates several standardized components, including twisted pair and optical cabling, patch panels, and patch cables.

That may sound like Greek to many business people, but structured cabling simply ensures that your devices and systems are strategically and methodically connected throughout your building or campus. There are many benefits that are advantageous to your business when you upgrade cabling, including:

  • Structured cabling is scalable: Growing companies should keep scalability front of mind with each new investment in technology. Management should want to facilitate future updates, and this is more easily accomplished with a thoughtful structured cabling system.
  • Structured cabling can be easily reorganized: Structured cabling organizes your systems in a manner that makes it easier to make necessary changes. Whether reorganizing your business structure or transferring to a new building, you’ll understand the wiring schematic, allowing a streamlined process for returning to full productivity.
  • Structured cabling evolves with the changing technical landscape: An increasing amount of businesses are integrating IoT into their standard processes, and they need a network that can accommodate the new normal. Structured cabling makes IoT possible, and with the robust possibilities of IoT-enabled devices, companies can access an entirely new world of automation and cybersecurity. As the industry improves and advances technology, cabling is simply updated.
  • Structured cabling minimizes issues with connectivity: When issues arise, an organized and neat cabling system allows the technician to more easily identify and resolve the problem – reducing downtime and maximizing productivity.
  • Structured cabling can maintain safety in the workplace: An unsightly and tangled pile of wires may look bad, but that’s not the worst part. The mess can elevate the risk of fires and electric shocks while also presenting more opportunities for tripping over them. Wires that are not arranged in an orderly fashion can also be challenging to maintain and service.

Standards for Structured Network Cabling

Structured cabling must comply with designated standards for design, installation, and management that guarantee a safer and more secure network. In the United States, structured cabling should meet EIA/TIA-568 wiring standards, the major standards used in telecommunications and networking industries. Standards for network cabling involve the types of connections and the length of cable permitted between various devices and connection points. For example, the cabling from a workstation to a telecom room should not exceed 100 meters. (approximately 328 feet)

How Can Alliance IT Help with Structured Cabling?

Regardless of the size of the organization or the industry involved, every business needs secure, reliable, rapid connections. If you are interested in learning more about how structured cabling may benefit your organization, Alliance IT is here to help. We can perform a technical assessment, assess the current environment, make recommendations, install the new cabling infrastructure, and manage its operation – in other words, we provide a turnkey solution for Sarasota area businesses. Whether constructing a new building or remodeling your office space, we are the call to make for all your wiring requirements.

Alliance IT is a managed services firm located in Sarasota. We work with small to medium-sized businesses to help them grow, thrive and optimize the resources available to them.