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Immersive Audiovisual Exhibit Enhanced with Efficient Lighting
A lighting upgrade saves the Heinz History Center 80% in energy usage.
Copper vs. Fiber: The Battle of Quick Performance vs. Futureproof Infrastructure
What’s better: Copper coaxial or fiber optic cabling? Here’s a quick primer.
PCCD Non-Profit Security Grant - Now Open
PCCD awards non-profits up to $150,000 in security upgrades. The grant application deadline is 11:45 PM on March 2, 2023.
Unified Security for Public Safety: Erie Water Works
A unified security solution protects critical infrastructure from disruption by targeted attack, extreme weather events and industrial accidents.
Mill 19 in Hazelwood Green Upgraded Security
Mill 19 in Hazelwood Green represents all that is Pittsburgh - a splendid fusion of innovation, automation, industry and grit.
An Active Infrastructure for GNC Global Headquarters
DES designed and installed the network infrastructure at GNC’s global headquarters located in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District.
Structured Cabling Articles
Copper vs. Fiber: The Battle of Quick Performance vs. Futureproof Infrastructure
What’s better: Copper coaxial or fiber optic cabling? Here’s a quick primer.
An Active Infrastructure for GNC Global Headquarters
DES designed and installed the network infrastructure at GNC’s global headquarters located in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District.
📶 You Never Want a Dead Zone in an Emergency!
How is cellphone coverage in your building? Is it costing you wasted time - and more importantly, serious risk in a crisis situation?
WATCH: DES Techs Pull Fiber in Acrisure Stadium 5G Deployment
Watch how DES Cabling Techs splice, pull and install fiber in Pittsburgh's premiere sporting venue.
Security Articles
PCCD Non-Profit Security Grant - Now Open
PCCD awards non-profits up to $150,000 in security upgrades. The grant application deadline is 11:45 PM on March 2, 2023.
Unified Security for Public Safety: Erie Water Works
A unified security solution protects critical infrastructure from disruption by targeted attack, extreme weather events and industrial accidents.
Mill 19 in Hazelwood Green Upgraded Security
Mill 19 in Hazelwood Green represents all that is Pittsburgh - a splendid fusion of innovation, automation, industry and grit.
FCC halts authorization of Hikvision, Dahua, effectively banning cameras in all USA facilities
In a widely anticipated move, the FCC has now prohibited all future authorizations of surveillance cameras manufactured by Chinese companies Hikvision, Dahua, Huawei, Hytera, and ZTE.