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By stephen.baker on 6/13/2013

Telect's LCX series just added a new member to the family. 

It's the bulkhead-style fiber panel for every network. With hinge benefits.

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By stephen.baker on 5/24/2013

"It's very clear-cut, " said Wayne Williams, Telect's President and CEO. "At the Telect Fiber Center (TFC), we're responding to what customers are saying; what they're requesting. Since the TFC doors opened, we've went in deep, developing and manufacturing fiber equipment solutions that thrive in today's dynamic network.

"The work is paying off. We're realizing unheard-of lead-times and building a record of consistently on-time deliveries." ...more




By stephen.baker on 4/18/2013

Barely a week after announcing Austin as their second fiber city for gigabit connectivity, Google announced its intention to put Provo, Utah on the map as their third city for Google Fiber.

We think the announcement may have gone down something like this:

(Conversation from Ocean's 11):

Turk Malloy: Saul, do you make it out to Utah much?

Saul Bloom: Not as often as I'd like.

Turk Malloy: I think you should check it out. Think you'd dig Provo. Think you could do very well there.

Saul Bloom: I'll look into it.

With Google's plan to build a fiber network boasting "up to 100x faster Internet than today’s average broadband speeds," everybody's going to be digging Provo now. ...more




By stephen.baker on 4/16/2013
Nothing compares with Telect's yellow branding, but green is close.

From ISO 14001 certification to a new shipping solution, Telect is pushing green.

Learn about Telect's recent green initiatives and practices in this Green Week series. ...more



By stephen.baker on 4/10/2013

Imagine buying groceries a hundred times faster.

Getting through meetings a hundred times faster.

Moving through traffic a hundred times faster.

Well, drivers will still be slogging through Austin traffic for the foreseeable future, but Austin's other kind of traffic—data traffic—just got scheduled for a supercharge, with speeds up to a hundred times faster. On Tuesday, April 9, Google officially announced Austin, Texas as their second Google Fiber City. more…





By stephen.baker on 3/26/2013
No more specialized tools. No more cutting. No more having to envision every future fiber turn, drop, and intersection.

Simplify your overhead cable management with the smooth, powerful connection of WaveTrax Express.™...more





By stephen.baker on 3/12/2013
Telect receives recognition for their green manufacturing initiatives with the ISO 14001 certification of the Telect de Mexico manufacturing facility near Guadalajara, Mexico...more


By stephen.baker on 2/8/2013
When you need robust network equipment, open Telect's catalog.

Click here to request Telect's product catalog or download the digital version.

Then start anticipating your network dominance...more



By stephen.baker on 2/7/2013
Command the edge...more


By stephen.baker on 1/4/2013
One call. One trip. One solution.
2000+ sites.


With Telect, custom standardization is an achievable paradox.

When one of Telect's customers called, seeking a custom fiber management solution for thousands of their cell sites, Telect tackled the problem, designed a solution, and then flew in a video team to document the install. Get the story here...more



By stephen.baker on 12/5/2012
With Telect's calendar on your wall, you will be the envy of all.

Every day of the year...more




By stephen.baker on 12/5/2012
Demand quality.
Demand reliability.
Demand relevance.
Demand Telect...more




By stephen.baker on 11/20/2012
30 years, 30 days, 30% off.

We are celebrating our 30th anniversary every chance we get. For the next 30 days, buy up to five of Telect's Data Center Racks at 30% off list price!

With this end-of-the-year promotion, you can save hundreds—or up to thousands—of dollars.

Get outfitted for 2013 with Telect's robust, seismic-certified Data Center Racks. Learn more here!...more




By stephen.baker on 11/15/2012
The LCX bulkhead-style panel is fundamental to your network infrastructure.

Bulkhead-style panels are the simple, low-cost, ubiquitous platforms for fiber optic patching, splitting, and splicing in communications networks...more




By stephen.baker on 11/13/2012
We hope you can partner with us.

Telect is committing funds to Red Cross to assist in recovery and rebuilding for those facing the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy...more




By stephen.baker on 10/25/2012
Throwing Down the Competitive Gauntlet, Google Shows Off Their "Top-Secret" Data Centers—and a Whole Lot of Green.

On October 17, 2012, Google™ opened the doors to their data centers.

Author and WIRED reporter Steven Levy got a riveting—and "unprecedented"—inside look into Google's closely guarded data center for a "...first-time-ever report from the floor of a Google data center."...more




By stephen.baker on 10/4/2012
Splitting light and splitting hairs are two different things.

We prefer splitting light to splitting hairs, but if we ARE going to split hairs, it's clear that Telect's patent-pending HDX Splitter is the straightforward solution for deploying and monitoring your fiber optic network.

When you need to split light, buy equipment with density, customizable configurations, and robust design.

Get all three benefits with Telect's HDX Splitter...more




By stephen.baker on 9/20/2012
This is one of those rare instances when being labeled "dense" is the perfect compliment.

Telect's scalable Advanced Distribution Frame (ADF) provides optimal fiber management for high-density fiber optic distribution in central offices and high-capacity data centers...more




By stephen.baker on 9/12/2012
Extend your Ethernet or DS-3 signal further with Vector.

Designed to fit in the BCS II family of chassis, Vector products extend your DS3 connection up to 50 kilometers or your Ethernet connection up to 30 kilometers. Vector is ideal for cross connects across large offices and campuses, providing a simple solution for extending your copper connections.

The versatile Vector conveniently supports high-density applications in a 3RU chassis as well as low-density installations in a single RU chassis or a wall-mount solution. Vector accommodates both singlemode and multimode fiber types, and Telect offers an optional horizontal fiber tray for optimum cable management.

Buy Vector to direct your connections further...more



By stephen.baker on 7/28/2012
Telect's E-Series fiber tray is a dynamic solution for fiber management.

Features:
• Sliding cable guides for slack-management
• Lifting adaptors for easy access
• Snap-style closing clips
• Front-facing labels

• Up to 24 patches per tray...more





By stephen.baker on 7/19/2012
One of the most difficult areas for cable management is on the equipment rack itself. Vertical cable management must be compact and versatile—while still effectively routing cable and providing bend-radius protection.

Align and protect your fiber with Telect’s CableLinks.

CableLinks provide universal mounting, eliminating the need for different kits for various applications. Snap-fit links don’t require cutting of components, and a variety of link sizes help simplify installation by providing multiple component options to fit the specifics of the application...more



By stephen.baker on 7/13/2012
With the high volumes of cable in today's congested central offices, cable management can be a challenge. Cables must be carefully organized, routed, and protected—a difficult task, given space limitations in the growing network...more



By stephen.baker on 7/10/2012
It's simple. Here's what you'll need:

• 72-port/4 RU loaded patch panel, SC/UPC—Part number: LCX-P721S
• Accessories as required (patch cords, cable clamps, etc.) Click here for details.

Bulkhead-style panels are the most simple, low-cost, and commonly-used platforms for fiber optic patching and splicing in communications networks. Telect’s LCX line of bulkhead-style panels feature industry-standard form factor and can be mounted in any standard equipment rack...more




By stephen.baker on 7/1/2012
Need more fiber in your network diet but don’t want to give up the copper?

Telect’s ELF offers adequate amounts of both. Its high-density multifunctional connectivity is the complete solution for your network needs. The ELF is a highly configurable platform that supports Ethernet, DSX-1, DSX-3 and fiber distribution in a single chassis—all to help you maximize the edge of your network...more