Architectural Intelligence: The Need for High Performance Green Buildings

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development determined that buildings consume 40 percent of the total energy generated by most countries. Global energy production can’t keep pace with increasing demand. This requires rethinking how buildings are designed and acknowledging the importance of incorporating energy efficiency and sustainability in new construction. Energy prices for oil, natural gas, and electricity have fluctuated…

How A Data Center Can Protect And Improve Your Business

NPI Connect improves your business’ data center as the top fiber runner installation VA has to offer! Our services allow for smooth and flawless data entry and retrieval, and we  exercise care to keep your business’ information secure. First, what is a data center? A data center is a centralized system for storage and management of all information in an…

Infinium™ Fiber Connectors and Tools

Infinium reusable pre-polished connectors can be installed in two minutes or less on a prepared optical fiber without the need for special installation tools or equipment. A good cleave is essential, and as always, cleanliness is crucial. With these two attributes - and the Infinium connector - consistent, low-loss connections can be expected. Features No epoxy, polishing or fusion splicing required Reusable…

New Employee Profile

NPI Organizational Announcement: NPI is proud to announce the addition of Josh Simcock to the team as of June 1, 2015.  Josh brings a wealth of knowledge of the network infrastructure industry to NPI after spending 19 years with a leading distributor in various roles including supply chain and operations.  Josh will assume the new role of General Manager and…

Superior Essex Environmental

How can EPDs/HPDs help with LEED projects? LEED v4 projects can earn points for using products supported with EPDs and HPDs Products covered by EPDs/HPDs can contribute to one (1) point in the Material and Resources credit category To earn one (1) point, building project teams must use at least twenty (20) products from at least five (5) manufacturers which…

Superior Essex

ATLANTA --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Superior Essex announces that it is the first company in the telecommunications cable manufacturing industry to offer Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Optical Fiber cables. EPDs have been published for twenty-five (25) Superior Essex premises optical fiber cable products, including multiple designs of plenum rated and riser rated cables. These EPDs allow Superior Essex optical fiber cables to contribute…