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Cabling and ICT Trends 2026
Technology, business, and socioeconomic forces will combine to shape the year ahead in cabling and associated trades.
Cleerline
Cleerline Fiber Trunks Terminated to LC Connectors
Panduit
Panduit DTC Cooling System Manifold
Clearfield
ClearPass Connector Cleaning Dust Cap
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Learning Resources

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Discover how today’s most advanced ICT breakthroughs—from high-density optical links to long-reach PoE and fault-managed power—come to life through deliberate, focused innovation...
Dec. 16, 2025
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Get a clear view of your entire network with RapidID — the smart solution for mapping, tracing, and managing every connected device. Join our webinar to see how greater visibility...
Dec. 10, 2025
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Attendees will gain practical insights into pathway design, rack and enclosure considerations, and proven cable management techniques that reduce congestion and maintain airflow...
Dec. 3, 2025
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Join us for this insightful webinar with Cabling Installation & Maintenance Magazine as we explore VoltServer's patented Digital Electricity®—a groundbreaking Fault-Managed Power...
Nov. 19, 2025

Videos

Tyler Vander Ploeg MicroCare Pro360
MicroCare’s Tyler Vander Ploeg discusses the different tools available for fiber cleaning and gives a demo of the Pro360 touchless cleaner.
Aug. 20, 2025
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VoltServer’s Ronna Davis discusses the technology, its capabilities, and new innovations on the horizon.
Dec. 11, 2024

Webinars

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Attendees will gain practical insights from a multi-year laboratory study comparing cleaning technologies, as well as real-world case examples that highlight best practices for...
Nov. 12, 2025
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In this hands-on, scenario-driven session, we’ll walk through a real-world workflow using the SignalTEK QT Pro to validate copper, fiber, and Wi-Fi performance end to end
Nov. 6, 2025

Data Center

Leviton
Leviton Network Solutions TORRENT Cable
The TORRENT brand copper and fiber cabling products from have been tested for compatibility with immersion cooling requirements. They are part of a new portfolio of products for...
Nov. 23, 2025
CDM L-Series Modular Data Center Exterior
CDM L Series and CDM I Series address ultra-high-density AI workloads and scalable edge infrastructure.
Nov. 14, 2025
TUV Nord Group
Executives from TÜV Nord Group and EPI met in October at TÜV Nord’s Essen, Germany location. Participants includes, from left: TÜV Nord project manager Tanja Balk; TÜV Nord certification business unit CEO Wolfgang Wielpütz; EPI CEO Edward van Leent; EPI COO Dean Coetzee; TÜV Nord business development lead Mario Lukas; and TÜV Nord head of certification Dr. Christoph Sutter.
EPI assured customers it’s business as usual, while the company integrates its established data center certification and training portfolio with TÜV Nord’s standards.
Nov. 13, 2025
BAC Cobalt immersion cooling system
Enhanced system design offers reliability, scalability, and efficiency for AI and high-performance computing environments.
Nov. 6, 2025

Cable

Amphenol RF
Amphenol RF SMA Locking Cable Assembly
Amphenol RF’s assemblies deliver performance up to 7.1 GHz.
Nov. 7, 2025
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Next-generation subsea network to deliver scalable, high-capacity connectivity linking the U.S., Central America, and the Caribbean.
Nov. 1, 2025
Bulgin Standard Vitalis Buccaneer
Bulgin has expanded its portfolio with the Standard Vitalis Buccaneer, sustainable connector line designed for industrial, automotive, and marine applications.
Oct. 10, 2025
AFL
AFL RTD Splice Terminal
AFL’s RTD Splice Terminal is rated for below-grade applications as well as pole-, pedestal-, wall-, and aerial-mounts.
Oct. 6, 2025

Design Install

Chatsworth Products
CPI High Density Cable Management
Delivered by Chatsworth Products on December 3, the webinar will address pathway design, rack and enclosure considerations, and cable management techniques.
Nov. 24, 2025
Telecommunications Industry Association
TIA-568.1-E TIA-568.0-E TIA-862-C
The TR-42 Engineering Committee has been hard at work on ANSI/TIA-568.1-F, which will replace the previous 568.1 standard, the 568.0 standard, and the 862 standard.
Nov. 14, 2025
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Event will feature 6 educational tracks, pre-conference master classes, along with the annual Cabling Skills Challenge and Awards Banquet.
Nov. 11, 2025
Panduit
Panduit MP550
Panduit’s newest label printer features a color touchscreen, QWERTY keyboard, and WiFi connectivity.
Nov. 7, 2025

Testing

Liverage
Liverage Fiber Polarity Tester
The tool checks for defects and identifies A/B/C polarity.
Nov. 18, 2025
Telebyte
Telebyte Single Pair Cable Qualifier
Telebyte’s Cable Qualifier allows users to determine if their existing installed cables can be used for Single Pair Ethernet.
Nov. 13, 2025
Aukua Systems
Aukua MGA8410 Chassis
Aukua’s new MGA8410 is an traffic generator and analyzer that supports network applications including Base-T, -T1, -R, -X, and -RH interfaces.
Oct. 13, 2025
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Lit Optical Fiber
EXFO is adding a hollow-core-fiber-capable OTDR to its portfolio of test technologies that analyze the groundbreaking optical fiber type.
Oct. 2, 2025

Wireless/5G

SOLiD BARS Headend (HE)
SOLiD’s BARS solution delivers scalable, enterprise-grade 4G and 5G coverage for small to mid-sized buildings, simplifying deployment and reducing costs.
Oct. 22, 2025
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Motorola Solutions and Nokia work together to develop and deliver a tactical communications solution for the U.K. military.
Sept. 10, 2025
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To accelerate the digitization of the railway sector, Nokia contributes to the foundation of the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) with its 5G radio solution....
Sept. 5, 2025
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Acquisition
As part of its commitment to growth, Talley has announced its acquisition of Connectronics and further solidifying its position in the wireless network industry.
Aug. 8, 2025