CERTECH
Certech is an approved vendor with Schools Infrastructure NSW and the Department of Education:
CERTECH is Australia’s structured cabling solution, specialising in the supply of telecommunications cable and connectivity solutions to the Australian and overseas markets. When installed by a trained, CERTECH Certified Installer, and tested to ensure performance, the structured cabling solution is supported by the CERTECH 25 year system performance warranty.
Product compliance:
All CERTECH products are designed for the Australian market and meet or exceed the mandatory and performance standards (AS/CA S008, AS 11801 1-6, ISO/IEC 14763), all required conformance documents are verified by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). The ACMA has recognised CERTECH as a “responsible supplier”.
Project warranty:
The CERTECH 25 year structured cabling project warranty is third party verified and NATA accredited. Network owners like the NSW Department of Education receive a 25 year warranty certificate and a NATA certificate from VTI Services upon completion of the project, when installed by a CERTECH certified installer as per the CERTECH guidelines.
Sustainability:
CERTECH genuinely care about the environment and have taken practical steps to lead the market in sustainability. We are transitioning away from soft plastic packaging with a number of sustainable packaging solutions, pioneering both the recyclable 6 pack and 24 pack of data jacks, as well as brilliant cardboard hang cells for our patch leads. The next steps are product stewardship and product recycling. More information here: https://www.certech.com.au/page/19/going-green.
Supporting the Australian market:
CERTECH carry project quantities of stock, here in Sydney, ready to supply for large projects, eliminating costly and frustrating delays. CERTECH also supports the Australian market through a partnership with TAFE NSW to assist in training the next generation of installers and linking them with industry career opportunities.
Department of Education:
Schools Infrastructure NSW (SI NSW) and the NSW Department of Education (DOE) has selected CERTECH as an approved vendor for use in DOE projects. This includes the construction of new schools and education facilities as well as adds, moves and changes.
Selecting the correct patch cord to ensure network performance and manage Power over Ethernet (POE)
Patch cords are nearly always the weakest link in a network. Although the cabling infrastructure (permanent links) are installed by professional, licensed installers, the patch leads are often installed by the IT manager or IT staff managing the site. Although the IT staff are usually very proficient at installing switchgear, they often neglect the importance of using high-quality patch, factory tested patch leads. A quick google search will give anyone access to a plethora of online retailers selling patch cords, but not all of these patch cords perform as they claim.
