Anixter Levels Lab Certifies First Data and Power-Ready Modular Furniture; DataThing Allows True Workspace Flexibility.Business Editors/Technology Writers SKOKIE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2001 DataThing, the very first modular furniture system of its kind to offer high-speed voice and data access, has been certified See certification. by the Anixter Levels Channel program. The revolutionary, new panel-to-panel cabling system is being distributed exclusively by Anixter, the world's leading distributor of data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. products. DataThing was developed jointly by Haworth, Inc., noted for its pre-wired modular office furniture, and KRONE, a leader in voice and data communications technology. This remarkably convenient and easy to install system literally eliminates the need for a company to reroute or replace cable every time it reconfigures its office. The cabling system, composed of three basic components produced by KRONE, has been tested in Anixter's UL certified Levels Lab and exceeds the channel performance requirements of Category 5e and Anixter's Levels XP 6. The system is designed to support future Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. and ATM networking technologies. It's part of the KRONE TrueNet cabling solution and has a 20-year product warranty. The reusable re·use tr.v. re·used, re·us·ing, re·us·es To use again, especially after salvaging or special treatment or processing. re·us panels, electrical wiring Electrical wiring in general refers to insulated conductors used to carry electricity, and associated devices. This article describes general aspects of electrical wiring as used to provide power in buildings and structures, commonly referred to as building wiring. and communications cabling all snap together easily and DataThing is compatible with most Haworth panel-to-panel modular furniture. It simplifies and streamlines what had become a costly step for companies with modular offices to make moves, adds and changes within the workplace. DataThing promises to become the systems furniture of choice in the "beyond Category 5e" high-speed networks of today's business Today's Business is a show on CNBC that aired in the early morning, 5 to 7AM ET timeslot, hosted by Liz Claman and Bob Sellers, and it was replaced by Wake Up Call on Feb 4, 2002. world. For more information on DataThing visit the Anixter Web site at anixter.com Anixter Inc. is the world's leading distributor of data communications products and electrical wire and cable (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : AXE). Founded in 1957, the company now employs 5,000 people in 180 cities throughout the world. Anixter customers benefit from the company's technical expertise and market specialization and have access to best-in-class products through Anixter's partnership with the world's leading manufacturers. KRONE is the world's leading manufacturer of innovative IDC connection technology, with over 3,000 employees worldwide and sales in excess of $500 million. The company holds more than 2,000 patents in the voice and data communications industry. DataThing is part of the company's innovative TrueNet product line. KRONE is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of GenTek, Inc. (NYSE:GK). |
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