Monthly Archives: July 2025

When you're managing IT infrastructure—whether it’s computers, servers, monitors, printers, scanners or A/V equipment—having the right power cords available is essential to ensuring reliability and minimizing downtime. Whether you're outfitting a new workstation or replacing a lost or damaged cord, the right choice can offer benefits beyond simple replacement, such as improved durability, ideal length or better electrical performance. 

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the specs. While factors like cord length, jacket material, plug orientation (straight or angled) and gender are usually straightforward, others require closer attention. To make confident purchasing decisions, focus on four critical areas: configuration, plug type, power draw and wire gauge. 

Configuration 

A cord’s configuration refers to the plug and connector combination on each end, and with over 80 standardized configurations out there, choosing the right one ensures compatibility with both your power source and

Power surges are a silent threat to businesses of all sizes. From lightning strikes to fluctuations in the power grid, these unpredictable spikes in voltage can wreak havoc on sensitive electronic systems. Equipment failure, data loss and costly downtime are all too common outcomes. Even brief interruptions can disrupt operations, damage reputations and lead to financial loss. 

Whether the culprit is a storm, a power grid switching event or machinery within your own facility, safeguarding your infrastructure is essential. That’s where a reliable surge protector comes into play. But not all surge protection devices (SPDs) are created equal and different environments and systems require tailored protection. Here are five types of surge protectors every business should consider. 

1. DC Surge Protectors 

For businesses operating in outdoor or hazardous environments—such as telecom base stations, wastewater facilities or oil and gas sites—DC surge protectors are a critical line of defense.

As millions of aging baby boomers enter their senior years—driving up demand for healthcare—networks must support increasingly complex and data-heavy systems (medsien.com). At the same time, rising cybersecurity threats have made fast, reliable connectivity a critical necessity (processbolt.com). 

To keep up with growing demands, healthcare organizations must invest in high-speed, scalable IT infrastructure that ensures seamless performance across all operations—from patient intake to back-office systems. This post explores the key components of a reliable healthcare network and the risks of falling behind in keeping such a network in step with the times. We also provide practical solutions like upgraded cabling, PoE technology and surge protection that help future-proof healthcare environments. 

Network Performance Directly Impacts Patient Experience 

From telehealth consultations to electronic health record access, older patients now expect quick, responsive systems that support

In today’s hospitality landscape, digital experiences are no longer a luxury—they’re expected. Whether guests are checking into a boutique hotel or placing a mobile order at a quick-service restaurant, seamless technology drives satisfaction. From blazing-fast Wi-Fi to secure point-of-sale (POS) systems and ambient AV displays, IT infrastructure now plays a frontline role in operations and guest perception. 

This blog outlines key infrastructure components that hospitality IT managers, network engineers and facilities teams should prioritize when planning or upgrading systems in hotels and restaurant chains. 

The Foundation: High-Quality Cabling for Reliability and Speed 

Robust cabling is the backbone of any successful IT deployment. For high-speed data transmission in hotels and restaurants, Cat6a/7 cables are ideal. They support 10Gbps performance and better shielding to prevent interference from HVAC systems, kitchen equipment or nearby cabling. 

For safety in commercial environments,