Conference first in Hong Kong to use Systimax structured cabling

Lucent and JOS are providing Systimax structured cabling for all communication at NetAsia '96.

The cabling will provide voice and data communications for all exhibitors as well as high-speed communications for the Internet collaborative showcase. Lucent was formerly part of AT&T and JOS is its local distributor.

Mike Kebelbeck, managing director of Global Private Systems at Lucent, said: 'This is the first time that a structured cabling system has been used in a live demonstration at any trade show in Hong Kong.' With Systimax, individual exhibitors do not have to arrange their own telephone and fax lines. They can connect whatever communications equipment they have to the Systimax backbone and use it immediately.

The high speed capabilities of Systimax let exhibitors access the Internet and use video conferencing.

Peter Cheng Shun-leung, senior manager at JOS, said: 'Systimax structured cabling system not only makes life easier for exhibitors, but more importantly makes organising events much less complicated.

'With the entire communications infrastructure being installed by one contractor in a structured and organised framework, the time usually required to set up and dismantle an event's communications systems is greatly reduced.' Systimax will install 2,500 metres of Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cabling to hook up the exhibitors. There are 43 data ports with RJ45 connectors.