Network Data Cabling Services in Oakville

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Jonathan Running

Jonathan is CEO and Founder of Running Cables.

What Is Network Data Cabling

Network Cabling Installation involves the design and installation of a cabling system that will support multiple hardware uses and be suitable for today’s needs and those of the future.

Network Data Cabling In Oakville

Oakville is known for its Professional Services and Advanced Manufacturing industries.

This means there are many drop-ceiling office environments and warehouse environments. In offices with drop ceilings, cables are commonly run in the drop ceiling space (also called the Plenum), making it crucial to work with a Network Cable Company that ensures the use of Plenum-rated cable to meet fire codes.

In warehouse environments, cables are commonly run on the truss and rafters, so it is important that contractors are properly certified to operate scissor lifts.

Benefits Of Working With A Network Data Cabling Company

The benefit of working with a data cabling company is mainly peace of mind.

When working with a dedicated network data cabling company, you are working with a team who has received professional training in information and communication technology (ICT). Properly trained professionals will make sure that code and standards are properly met, as well as ensuring connectivity and transmission are working properly.

We rely on cabling for so many things these days. This includes workstation network cabling, wireless access points, cameras, alarms, access control, audio video, and fiber backbones. Knowing that it was done by trained data cabling installers and tested to the highest industry standards will provide you the peace of mind needed for your business to be successful.

Challenges In The Network Data Cabling Industry

It seems these days, most people have a cousin who can do cabling. Other trades commonly offer to do cabling as well.

Though there is nothing wrong with this if properly trained, it is all too common for us to be called to help fix cabling that was not done properly. With transmission speeds getting faster and faster, the days of polarity-focused connections and testing are a thing of the past. With faster speeds comes a higher risk of cross talk and impedance issues—something not caught by a polarity test.

Terminations (connections) should be done by a trained cable installation company and should be tested by a qualification or certification tester, meeting TIA standards.

One common challenge we come across is finding non-fire rated cable (CMR) used in a plenum ceiling space, which requires Plenum (CMP or FT6) cable to meet the fire code. We also commonly find exposed pairs on the back of connectors, which causes Near End Cross Talk (NEXT) or other impedance issues, failing test results.

Lastly, a common challenge we come across is messy wiring. Though this is not a code or standard issue, it is best practice to use cable management & clean up techniques so your IT space doesn’t look like a rat’s nest (most are, you are not alone).

What To Expect Working With Running Cables

Running Cables‘ mission is to be a role model in the industry. You can expect our trained professionals to install cables to meet codes, follow standards, and exercise best practices.

  • Codes: Designed for safety, we follow all the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
  • Standards: Designed for performance, we follow and constantly update our training on the ANSI, TIA, IEEE, and BICSI standards ensuring that you are getting the highest level of workmanship.
  • Best Practices: Designed for usability and reliability, we use methods and materials in combination with experience that are proven to produce superior results. Expect cable management & clean up and rack organization to be a priority for us.

What you can expect working with Running Cables:

  1. Quick response on all emails
  2. Kind and caring techs, who care about doing organized work
  3. Good communication throughout the installation
  4. Cleanup after the work has been completed
  5. Post-project documents (i.e., test results, marked floor plans, cutsheets, and rack diagrams)

Network Data Cabling For General Contractors

We work well with General Contractors by communicating well and being flexible with trade schedules.

We know construction has a lot of unknowns, and delays can be prevented by remaining flexible and in good communication with the GC.

We also ensure that Structured Cabling is done with excellent communication and flexibility to meet trade schedules.

Network Data Cabling For IT Companies

We work well with IT companies and MSP companies by being an extension of their services.

Not just doing the cabling but also mounting the wireless access points, switches, patching in, and sending pictures.

We can keep the IT staff focused on technical work, freeing up bandwidth for more clients and moving faster.

Our Data Cable Installation services are designed to be an extension of your team’s capabilities.

Network Data Cabling For In-House IT Professionals

We work well with IT professionals in larger companies because we provide consistency and reliable work.

We commonly work on multiple locations of a single company, which allows us to work with the IT staff implementing a standard for their cabling that is custom to their needs.

Some of the ways we do that are color coding for patch cords, rack structure, and sending floor plans and documentation when an install is complete.

Our network cable contractor services ensure consistency and reliability across all your locations.

Network Data Cabling For Security Companies

We work well with security companies by allowing them to spend more time on the integration of systems and less on the wiring of them.

We handle all Commercial Security Cameras & CCTV Installation, so their team can focus on setting up the system.

With this partnership, they can serve more customers.

Network Data Cabling For AV Companies

We work well with AV companies by allowing them to spend more time setting up the technical side of the systems and less on the install.

By providing us with a floor plan and some instruction, we can have the cables in place, labeled, and ready for them to do the integration portion.

This includes services such as Cabling Gaming Computers and other installation tasks, enabling AV companies to focus on their core technical expertise.

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