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Leviton: What Is a Network Patch Panel & How Does It Work?

You’ve probably seen a network patch panel before, even if you didn’t recognize it: a row of ports housed in a single metal plate, with various cables and patch cords in different colored sheaths extending to other pieces of equipment. Patch panels are typically in network racks or wall-mounted enclosures found in data centers, telecom rooms, and wiring closets. But what are patch panels, exactly, and how do they work? This article will break down the function of patch panels and explore how they provide benefits for cable management, network security, physical layer protection, and simplified network management.

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Canada Controls: Johnson Controls OpenBlue Airwall – OT Cybersecurity Made Simple

Small enough for a single controller, strong enough for an entire campus. See how OpenBlue Airwall uses an identity-based, zero-trust protocol to make critical building systems invisible to attackers—shrinking the attack surface, simplifying secure remote access, and protecting operational technology without ripping out your network. As buildings get smarter and more connected, the operational technology (OT) that keeps them running—controllers, sensors, meters, and the building automation networks that tie them together—has never been more exposed. Sensors and devices now speak TCP/IP across hybrid IT/OT networks, the old air-gapped boundary is gone, and facility managers, engineers, and system integrators are being asked to secure critical infrastructure that was never designed with today’s cyber threats in mind.

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Hammond: The IT Closet Isn’t Dead, It’s More Important Than Ever

If you spend any time reading about data centers, you’d think every company is building AI clusters with liquid cooling and hundreds of GPU servers. They’re not. Most businesses still rely on something much less exciting, but far more common: the IT closet. It’s the room down the hall. Sometimes it’s a converted storage room. Sometimes it’s tucked behind the receptionist’s desk. It might not look impressive, but it’s where the network lives. If that room goes down, so does everything connected to it. Hammond Manufacturing has built racks and cabinets for these spaces for decades, and one thing hasn’t changed. A well-designed IT closet makes life easier. A poorly designed one becomes everyone’s problem.

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Hubbell: PowerGain – High-Amperage Connectivity & Power Distribution Solutions

PowerGain offers high-amperage connectivity products and power distribution solutions to support the growing demands of AI and high-performance computing environments. The Hubbell portfolio is designed to help simplify infrastructure planning while supporting scalable data center growth.

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Marcus Transformer: Offering High-Quality Products & Exceptional Service in the Electrical Transformer Industry

Marcus manufactures a wide range of transformers, including dry type distribution, industrial control, auto transformers and line reactors. Search for a specific model or scan their detailed catalog to select the product that best suits your needs. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, check their custom-made section or contact them for your special requirements.

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Gescan: Datacomm Foundations – What You Need to Deliver Reliable, Future‑Ready Projects

In today’s buildings, everything runs on connectivity. From Wi-Fi and security systems to automation and communications, your job is no longer just about installation—you’re building the infrastructure that keeps an entire facility operating. When that infrastructure is done right, everything works seamlessly. When it’s not, issues show up later as downtime, poor performance, and costly rework. So how do you make sure your Datacomm projects are done right the first time—and built to scale? Let’s break it down.

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OMRON: K6PM Thermal Condition Monitor

The K6PM is a compact, thermal condition monitor that offers continuous thermal monitoring of critical components such as high voltage control panels, transformers, hydraulic equipment, data centers, bearings, gearboxes, and more. This device utilizes a controller with a built-in display and a remote thermal image camera. The K6PM eliminates the need of manual thermal inspections of critical components and allows the user to monitor these components in real-time and at a safe distance. Having this continuous monitoring will provide the end user with the ability to respond faster to issues, reduce downtime and perform predictive maintenance.

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Government of New Brunswick: Energy Pilot Project Planned with Siemens Canada for Correctional Centre to Ensure Its Building Systems Are Sustainable & Energy Efficient

The Government of New Brunswick and Siemens Canada are partnering on an energy audit and optimization at the Southeast Regional Correctional Centre. As part of a pilot project, Siemens will use traditional and digital approaches, including their Building X cloud-based software, to identify opportunities for improvement in operating and maintaining building management systems. The project is intended to optimize and restore performance of air handling units, heating, cooling and water systems, and lighting controls at the facility and monitor and sustain that performance going forward.

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Hammond: Why Are More Organizations Standardizing on Wall-Mount Server Cabinets?

For decades, the traditional server room was the center of an organization’s IT infrastructure. Servers, networking equipment, and telecommunications hardware were all housed in large floor-standing cabinets within dedicated spaces. Today, that model is changing. As networks become more distributed and organizations deploy equipment closer to users, applications, and connected devices, wall-mount server cabinets are becoming a preferred infrastructure solution. From branch offices and retail locations to schools, healthcare facilities, and industrial environments, more organizations are standardizing on wall-mount cabinets as part of their IT strategy. So, what’s driving the shift?

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Hammond: Why Do Mission-Critical Facilities Need Seismic-Rated Server Racks?

When organizations think about seismic preparedness, they typically focus on buildings, backup generators, and emergency response plans. However, one critical component is often overlooked: the rack supporting the network infrastructure. For hospitals, emergency operations centers, municipal facilities, utilities, and public safety agencies, network connectivity is essential during and after a seismic event. If the rack fails, the equipment it supports may become inaccessible or disconnected when it’s needed most. That’s why many mission-critical facilities are specifying seismic-rated rack infrastructure as part of their resiliency strategy.

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EB Horsman & Son: Meltric Switch-Rated Plugs & Receptacles – Safer, Faster Connections for Industrial Equipment

In industrial environments, disconnecting equipment is almost never as simple as “unplug it and go.” Motors, machinery, processing equipment, and portable power connections require safe load-breaking, reliable isolation, and protection against exposure to live parts. This is why E.B. Horsman & Son stocks Meltric Switch-Rated plugs and receptacles. Meltric’s DS and DSN Series Switch-Rated devices combine the safety and functionality of a disconnect switch with the convenience of a plug and receptacle. They are designed to allow qualified users to safely make and break connections under full load, while helping protect workers from live parts, arcing, and potential arc flash exposure.

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Critical Infrastructure

Leviton: What Is a Network Patch Panel & How Does It Work?

Canada Controls: Johnson Controls OpenBlue Airwall – OT Cybersecurity Made Simple

Hammond: The IT Closet Isn’t Dead, It’s More Important Than Ever

Hubbell: PowerGain – High-Amperage Connectivity & Power Distribution Solutions

Marcus Transformer: Offering High-Quality Products & Exceptional Service in the Electrical Transformer Industry

Gescan: Datacomm Foundations – What You Need to Deliver Reliable, Future‑Ready Projects

OMRON: K6PM Thermal Condition Monitor

Government of New Brunswick: Energy Pilot Project Planned with Siemens Canada for Correctional Centre to Ensure Its Building Systems Are Sustainable & Energy Efficient

Hammond: Why Are More Organizations Standardizing on Wall-Mount Server Cabinets?

Hammond: Why Do Mission-Critical Facilities Need Seismic-Rated Server Racks?

EB Horsman & Son: Meltric Switch-Rated Plugs & Receptacles – Safer, Faster Connections for Industrial Equipment

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