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We have launched!
Say hello to NEXSYS Cabling — a brand-new structured cabling and network company serving the East of England and London. Fibre, copper, wireless, CCTV and managed networks, done properly from day one.
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Notes from the field.
Practical posts on cabling, testing and network design — written for people who need the answer, not the filler.
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What 'managed network' actually means (and why most aren't)
Most 'managed' contracts are reactive — things break, you call, someone responds. Real management means catching problems before you do. How we run ours.
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Starlink as a business backup: when satellite makes commercial sense
Starlink isn't just for off-grid farms. As a backup link for business-critical sites, it's transformed what's possible — but only with the right install.
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OS2 vs OM4: which fibre to choose for your building?
Single-mode (OS2) and multimode (OM4) both run 10Gb today — but only one is ready for the next 20 years. Here's how we choose between them.
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WiFi that just works: how to plan AP coverage for any building
Most WiFi problems aren't hardware problems — they're planning problems. How we approach AP placement, channels and roaming for buildings that just work.
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Cabinet hygiene: why a tidy patch panel saves you money
An untidy comms cabinet is a hidden tax — every fault takes longer, every change is risky. Here's how good cabinet hygiene pays for itself within a year.
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Why we test every cable with a Fluke DSX
A cable that carries a ping doesn't meet its category standard. What Fluke DSX certification actually proves — and why we include it on every install.
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What is Cat6A, and when do you actually need it?
Cat6A is the cabling standard fit for the next decade of network kit. When it earns its price premium — and when Cat6 is still the right call.