In the last few weeks, COVID-19 has upended the corporate world. Companies are asking employees to work remotely whether they are prepared for it or not. Even if we had remote workers before, we now have many more remote workers than we expected. This event was a wake-up call for many of us. I asked […]
Passive Optical Networking (PON) has been around for multiple decades, however it’s only been in the last handful of years that it’s starting to bleed into commercial and hospitality buildings. At a high level, PON is a point to multipoint fiber distribution system. In other words, it takes one fiber and splits it into many […]
For previous generations, the Corporate Ladder represented the path to success and prosperity. Today’s progressive companies with the most engaged workforce have embraced the Corporate Lattice. Here are five ways the Corporate Lattice helps LINX and our committed team members. 1) A JourneyUnlike a fixed multi-year path with inflexible career options of the Corporate Ladder, […]
It’s hard to imagine what the future will look like. 2001 A Space Odyssey didn’t get too many things right; we didn’t even get the iPhone until 2007. Flying around space with an AI computer still seems far out, even on today’s standards. Stanley Kubrick took a risk in predicting the future of technology. Some […]
The building is fully-wired and ready. And, the service provider has connected to the handoff point. But the handoff point is 150 meters from the MPOP in the building. 150 meters separate the tenants from the high-speed internet essential for the work place. Surprise! The building owner is responsible for the circuit extension (“backbone pathway”) […]
The Millennial Generation is classified as anyone born after 1980 aged 18 to 38 years old. They are the first generation to grow up with the internet at their fingertips and are technologically superior to any other generation. A majority believe that technology has made a positive impact in our world. Some people say the phrase “technology […]
The “three-legged stool” is a term used by people who work in the low-voltage industry. The distributor, manufacturer and contractor work together to create a stable platform to support a deal; hence the “three-legged stool” reference. This strategy was created to enhance their chances of winning a project. Customers (i.e., general contractors, electrical contractors and […]
Let’s face it, not all bids are created equal. You must spend the proper time scope leveling to achieve the best results. First, start by comparing the basics–cable footage, number of jacks, and patch panel count. Are they comparable? If not, a conversation is in order. The cost of cabling alone is usually 30-35 percent […]