R&M, the global Swiss developer and provider of connectivity systems for high-quality, high-performance network infrastructures, has just completed its first series of blogs covering several cabling-related topics. The blogs, in which the company provides neutral cable know-how as a trusted advisor, have been well received.

«R&M can offer a great deal of experience and expertise based on our practical experience and R&D capabilities to help clear up any confusion. We’re more than happy to share this know-how, as this benefits customers and prospects, as well as the network and cabling industry as a whole» – Hermann Christen, Market Manager at R&M.

Read all blog posts that have appeared to date

Installed fiber cabling faces a variety of threats – but rodents are one of the greatest threats of all.

https://blog.rdm.com/rodents-the-biggest-threat-to-fiber-access-network-cabling/

Fiber cables are always slightly longer than their protective jackets – when cable shrinkage occurs, issues may arise.

https://blog.rdm.com/fiber-cable-shrinkage/

There are several ways of getting fiber into the premises. Which Last-mile cabling deployment options can you choose from?

https://blog.rdm.com/last-mile-cabling/

Cables and components must remain operational for decades, even in harsh environments. How to ensure chemical resistance without over-specifying or overspending?

https://blog.rdm.com/choosing-chemical-resistant-structured-cabling-systems-the-smart-way/

To accurately rate the fire behavior of installation cables and determine whether they can be used legally and safely in specific projects and regions, you need to measure a number of key parameters. Different standards prescribe different approaches to doing this. Therefore, the question arises: is it possible to compare the results of tests carried out using CPR-requested, IEC, or other methods? Often, documents focus on a single methodology, such as CPR classification, but very few try to explain what tests mean and which relation – if any – exists between the various standards.

https://blog.rdm.com/cable-fire-behavior-an-overview-and-considerations/

Brochures offering additional insights into these topics can be found here.

https://www.rdm.com/sites/Fiber-Optic-Cable

In addition to the Cabling Know-How blogs, R&M is sharing blogs on key technology and market trends. Topics vary from ‘All over IP’ networks and 5G to Edge Data Centre planning. A complete overview of the blogs can be found here.

https://blog.rdm.com/