New Updates to Data Center Cabling Standard TIA-942

The TIA-942 data center cabling standard was recently updated with the release of 942-B, which includes a lot of important changes. John Jacobs, VP of Market Intelligence and Research at…
oneM2M: The Global, Interoperable Standard for M2M and IoT

Yes, a global organization does exist that has developed an interoperable standard for Machine-to-Machine Communications and the Internet of Things. oneM2M was founded by leading ICT standards bodies and companies…
Power Over Ethernet

A uniform infrastructure to deliver data and power to your end devices is what Power Over Ethernet provides. So how do you transition from the old technology to new innovations…
Securing The Fourth Utility: Physical Network Security

The next ANSI-TIA telecommunications physical network security standard is close to publication and is the result of over 3 years of collaborative development, amongst telecommunications standards developers and security experts.…
Security Bulletin TSB-4940 Published

Security Technical Bulletin TSB-4940, published on December 18th, lays out framework for industry on security measures.
Single Mode vs Multi-Mode Fiber

As we try to reach greater speeds and capacities in data center cabling designs, what are the pros and cons of SMF vs. MMF? Patrick Van Vickle, Senior Manager of…
Technology Access for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

TIA and the Technology Access Program (TAP) of Gallaudet University recently announced a Friendship Agreement to facilitate communication regarding standards development for performance and accessibility for communications products.
Telecommunications Video Series, Part 1: Tower Safety & Work Quality

Watch Part 1 of this Telecommunications Video Series on tower safety and work quality, featuring OSHA, American Tower, MUTI Tower Service Company and TIA’s TR-14 Chair.
Telecommunications Video Series, Part 2: Tower Safety Climb Systems

Watch Part 2 of this Telecommunications Video Series on tower safety climb systems.
TIA Expands Its Footprint in Public Safety

Today is the signing of the Friendship Agreement between TIA and the Project 25 Technology Interest Group (PTIG). TIA NOW spoke with the key figures signing the agreement: Del Smith,…
TIA Standards in 2012

Standards shapes the ICT industry and TIA continues to facilitate global standards.
TIA Technology and Standards Update: "Our Industry is Our Family"

TIA is putting particular emphasis on accelerating next-generation networks to support 5G, IoT and NFV technologies. These initiatives include TIA’s tower standards committee that supports the future of 5G connectivity,…