November 11, 2022

For network engineers designing the enterprise and premise networks upon which countless existing and new connections will depend, there's no denying the need to keep pace with the emerging and evolving technologies that are transforming our digital landscape. One such technology—Power over Ethernet (PoE)—is covered in insightful new detail thanks to a recent white paper from CPI. Whether you're new to PoE or ready for a refresher, head over to today's blog for a recap and link to this valuable new resource.

November 02, 2022

As educational facilities continue to evolve, they must adapt to a variety of new technology platforms both indoors and out. These can include different digital platforms for interactive and collaborative learning as well as the many devices, tools and other resources that all depend on a school's Wi-Fi network to operate reliably. In today's blog, we recap a recent webinar detailing how to develop a plan that will enable full operation of each wireless access points, and how best to support, protect and secure APs in education settings using enclosures and mounts that help optimize the performance and flexibility of a school’s network now and in the future.

July 12, 2022

As an integral component of a data center or remote site power chain, the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) provides clean power when AC power is present and provides backup power in the event of a power outage. But do you know the basics of selecting the appropriate UPS solutions for your application or space? Read today's CPI blog for a quick and easy guide.

April 18, 2022

It sounds simple enough: you can't manage what you can't measure. It applies to virtually everything, but for some things, it's even more appropriate. That's exactly why CPI's Technical Support Manager in Europe, Jon Barker, sat down with the network infrastructure e-magazine Inside Networks to discuss why (and how) effective power monitoring requires the integration of intelligent power distribution units (PDUs) with the right kind of data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) software. Take a closer look in today's blog article.

February 03, 2022

If you're an IT professional tasked with extending the network to connect IoT and business systems, you're likely evaluating equipment, too. Specifically enclosures. And because delivering effective power to these enclosures is a key factor in the bigger picture of ensuring a successful edge network deployment, it's important to know what to consider. Read the blog to learn more.

December 20, 2021

Wireless technology has introduced a new era in education and, as a result, wireless networks are now an essential part of educational programming and administration. Careful investigation and planning are needed as IT teams charged with ensuring a reliable wireless network work to evaluate and select wireless infrastructure. This begins with an understanding of several key challenges or questions among both education leaders and IT teams administrating this infrastructure.

November 11, 2021

Discover the unique benefits of being an employee-owned company with these 10 fascinating facts about ESOPs and what they mean for CPI and its employees.

October 27, 2021

While wireless infrastructure in healthcare facilities plays a critical role in ensuring life-saving technologies, it must also meet the demand for data across large campuses from medical staff and visitors, all the while protecting more vulnerable patients. Read today's blog to learn helpful do's and don'ts of deploying a successful wireless network in healthcare facilities and find out about an Oberon solution that offers aesthetics, performance and convenience, no compromising necessary.

September 23, 2021

For IT professionals ensuring the protection of data and equipment, there's much to consider when building an access control system that meets security requirements. In today's blog, we provide a list of essential capabilities, including rack-level electronic locking, that can help ensure your protection is second to none.

September 09, 2021

As more wireless networks extend into nontraditional, “edge” environments, there are a number of new and often overlooked considerations that traditional IT teams must face. This includes the need to properly plan for and protect equipment that may be placed in indoor or outdoor locations where power washing is a possibility or necessity.