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A Podcast About ICT Networks. *Presented by Siemon* Established in 1903, Siemon is an industry leader specializing in the manufacture and innovation of high quality, high-performance network cabling solutions. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, with global offices, manufacturing and service partners throughout the world, Siemon offers the most comprehensive suite of copper and fiber cabling systems and services available. With over 400 active patents specific to structured cabling, from patch cords to patch panels, Siemon Labs invests heavily in R&D and development of industry standards, underlining the company's long-term commitment to its customers and the industry. www.siemon.com

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Beneath the Cable Color – A Look at The Siemon Company’s High Speed Cable Assemblies

January 31, 2025 • Siemon

Today we get an education on what a high speed cable assembly really is from guest Ryan Harris from today’s sponsor, The Siemon Company. Ryan shares the evolution of high-speed pluggable cable assemblies from 64kbps ISDN B channels to 800 gigabit connections, and describes how they work. We discuss the Siemon Company’s history and its role in telecommunications, and talk about the importance of choosing the right cable types and connectors for various applications. We also cover challenges in cable management, power consumption, and cooling in data centers, and the future trends in cabling technology.

Ryan Harris has over 12 years’ experience as a customer facing Sales Engineer supporting network equipment OEM’s, hyperscale end-users, ODM’s and system integrators with point-to-point cabling solutions. He specializes in deployment of server system connections in both data center and telecommunication environments. He has a strong understanding of Top-of-Rack applications and a track record of staying up to speed with emerging technologies Ryan communicates technical benefits to provide best-in-class core DC and Edge solutions. His goal is to help Network Engineers understand their options to deploy systems on-time and on budget with attention to detail and a strong customer service ethic.

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