International Fiber Systems Joins NetClear ESS Affiliate Program

  • Nov 01, 2007

Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company, and Ortronics/Legrand recently announced the International Fiber Systems (IFS) product line from GE has been added as an approved affiliate vendor for the NetClear ESS (Electronic Safety and Security) program.

The rapid rate of IP convergence, previously disparate disciplines, including data, video and power for security installations, are now being connected together over one standardized structured cabling network to allow the sharing of resources. This architecture provides a higher level of network efficiency, while increasing the network’s return on investment. In response to this industry demand, Ortronics/Legrand and Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company, have expanded NetClear structured cabling solutions for enterprises to include security and surveillance applications through the new NetClear ESS program.

“The industry is demanding interoperability and packaged solution sets, confirmed by the manufacturers that it all works. As part of the NetClear ESS program, Berk-Tek and Ortronics are teaming up with appropriate vendors in the video surveillance business, such as camera manufacturers and active component manufacturers to offer proven integrated solution sets for both IT managers and security integrators,” said Chris Adams, marketing manager for Ortronics/Legrand. “The NetClear ESS objective is to offer our customers a group of like-minded technology affiliates that can bring solution sets, system experience and teams of industry experts to those ready to embrace IP technology for security applications.”

IFS designs, manufactures and markets active fiber optic video networking using IP and Ethernet protocol.

“Our association with NetClear ESS as an affiliate vendor provides products, solutions and support to Berk-Tek and Ortronics/Legrand to demonstrate the value of digital, optically linked security devices as proprietary analog networks move from a coax-based infrastructure,” states Skip Haight, director of marketing for IFS. “Our two companies and product solution sets will allow integrators, installers and end-users to benefit from the performance, simplicity, and single-team support needed for deploying fiber-fed security networks,” he adds.

Through NetClear ESS, Ortronics/Legrand and Berk-Tek provide copper and fiber optic structured cabling systems to assure scalability and performance for all types of networks and technologies.

“NetClear ESS solutions demonstrate a progressive path to security over IP, from analog to hybrid to total IP through a copper and fiber structured cabling environment,” said Carol Everett Oliver, RCDD, marketing analyst for Berk-Tek. “The IFS products allow copper media to be converted to fiber to use as either a backbone between closets or even between cameras, which often involves long runs. This way, both copper and fiber can reside on the same Ethernet switch to allow IP convergence."

As part of the NetClear ESS initiative, educational programs, such as full-day seminars, on-site training classes and Webinars will be created for both security integrators and cable installers.

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