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Collaborate, Expand, and Scale with Cisco 8800 Series VoIP Phones

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Collaborate, Expand, and Scale with Cisco 8800 Series VoIP Phones

Many businesses, small and large alike, are making the switch over from analog to VoIP phones for a variety of reasons. From increased security to enhanced call quality, VoIP phones are an excellent choice for voice communication. The Cisco 8800 Series is Cisco’s next-generation line of VoIP phones that includes many advanced features that allow you to easily collaborate, expand, and scale, thus leading to increased efficiency and productivity for you and your team. We will take a closer look at some of these advanced features and how they can benefit you. [Read more…] about Collaborate, Expand, and Scale with Cisco 8800 Series VoIP Phones

Future-Proof Your Network With Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series

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How Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series VoIP Phones Can Help You Future-Proof Your Network

The world of technology is constantly evolving and advancing, and the world of VoIP phones is no exception. VoIP technology has come a long way since it was first introduced in the 1990’s. This improved technology has led to increased popularity of VoIP phones and many businesses, small and large, are adopting VoIP phones as replacements for old analog phone technologies. If you are in the market for a VoIP phone, it’s critical that you maximize your investment by making a selection that will meet the needs of today as well as those of tomorrow. The Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series is Cisco’s next-generation advanced VoIP phone series and is an excellent option for anyone looking to future-proof their network. The 8800 portfolio is made up of 9 phones including desk, conference, and wireless phones. The models in this series boast a wide range of benefits and features that will make communication easier than ever before. This, in turn, will help you keep your business running more effectively and efficiently than ever. These phones are suited for businesses of all sizes, from small and mid-sized organizations all the way to large enterprises. Not only do these phones provide advanced features, but they offer an affordable entry into the VoIP market. These cost-effective phones allow you to future-proof your network now by offering these advanced features and benefits: [Read more…] about Future-Proof Your Network With Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series

The Importance of MPO Cables, MPO Cassettes, and Fiber Patch Panels

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UPDATE: Please view this MPO article and more like it in our new CK Learnign Center.

The number of network connections and the quantity of data transmitted worldwide is rising rapidly and growing exponentially. And so is the importance of cable management. Not only does proper and efficient cable management help maintain basic network functionality, it also protects your equipment from clogged airflow as a result of having unorganized cables.

Three important components of a well-run network facility are MPO cables, MPO cassettes, and fiber patch panels. Let’s take a look at how they benefit your network and why they are now considered a necessity for a modern data center. [Read more…] about The Importance of MPO Cables, MPO Cassettes, and Fiber Patch Panels

40GB (OM4) Fiber Cabling, Connector Types, & the Future of Cable Management

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UPDATE: Please visit the update and more indepth version of the “All About OM4 Fiber Cabling & Connector Types” article in our new CK Learning Center.

Your network solution must meet many demands. Future growth, reduce operational costs, improve energy efficiency, and optimize infrastructure utilization. In the present age of improving and expanding storage area network environments, density has never been more important.

It has been proven that using denser fiber optic cables always equates to better space saving capability as well as better performance. However, most people are often confused as to what type of cable they should be using. Let’s take a look at them. [Read more…] about 40GB (OM4) Fiber Cabling, Connector Types, & the Future of Cable Management

What is an SFP and How is it Used?

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UPDATE: Please visit the update and more indepth version of the “What is an SFP?” article in our new CK Learning Center.

Mayday, mayday. We have a problem! We have two switches who desperately want to talk to each other but the walls of their switch cabinets are restricting conversation and they are located 7 feet away from each other. Luckily there is a transceiver that can help us out: the small form-factor pluggable.

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Bring Color to Your IP Phone

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Remember the time when our TV’s only showed in black and white and the sense of color was only a figment of our imagination? Yeah me neither, I’m too young but I bet it would be weird. In other news, CablesAndKits recently added two brand new lines to our IP phone family and we are super stoked about them. Not like hearing about the posibility of colonizing other planets, but seriously we are geeked out! We are talking full color with Bluetooth, WI-FI capabilities, and USB ports. Lets jump into the details:

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