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August 2008

 

BISBEE'S BUZZ

By Frank Bisbee

Industry News

UN Launches Plan for Safe Disposal of Computers

Corning Cable Systems Introduces OTS-600 Series for Simplified Optical Network Certification in LAN Applications

Corning Cable Systems Introduces Fusion Splicer for the Next Generation of LAN Applications

Corning Cable Systems to Highlight Innovation in LAN and Data Center Applications at 2008 ACUTA Conference and Exhibition

FIBER OPTIC INSTALLER CERTIFICATION

Fiber takes the lead for the smart data center design

Graybar Joins U.S. Green Building Council

Molex launches new and improved website

Five Square ® Box Makes Communications and Fire Protection More Reliable and Cost Effective!

Researchers Designing Ventilation System To Protect Buildings From Chemical Warfare, Bioterrorist Attacks

Siemens cuts 16,750 jobs as it looks to save $1.9 billion

Telcos go to court over municipal fiber

Commentary - A new breed of information age media experts are out there.

Association News

ACUTA

ACUTA Recognizes Innovative Technology Projects at Four Schools with Institutional Excellence Awards

Corinne Hoch of Columbia University Moves into Presidency of ACUTA for 2008-2009

AFCOM

AFCOM Predicts Increase in Data Center Greening, Cooling Initiatives Despite Down Economy

AFCOM® Expands Chapter Program in U.S. and Abroad

CABA

FUNDING PARTNERS SECURED FOR CONVERGENCE OF GREEN AND INTELLIGENT BUILDINGS PROJECT

FOA

New "Virtual Hands-On" Tutorial For OTDRs Includes Free Download Of OTDR Simulator

FOA Offers New Guide to Fiber Optic Installation On The FOA "Tech Topics" Website

NAED

NAED Releases White Paper on Streamlining Distributor-Into-Stock Cost Communications

2008 NAED HR & Training Conference September 15-17 in St. Louis

Celebrate NAED's Centennial Year at www.naed100.org

NAED's AdVenture 2008 Offers the "Inner Secrets of Success" to Industry Sales and Marketing Professionals, August 10-13 2008

NAED Receives ANSI/IACET Accreditation

NEMA

NEMA Business Confidence Indexes Weaken in July

SCTE

SCTE BOARD'S STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS NAMED

USBGC

Certification Bodies Announced for LEED Green Building Rating System Move will expand service, eliminate backlogs and comply with ISO standards