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With 100's of partners in our portfolio, we can customize solutions for every application including security, cybersecurity, voice, multimedia & AV, and structured cabling. Partners We hold an expansive portfolio of manufacturers who provide an array of solutions for every application. We continuously focus on our relationship with our partners so we can stay tuned of newest developments and competitive pricing. Browse below to learn more about our key partners. IT & NETWORKING SECURITY AUDIOVISUAL BUILDING TECHNOLOGY CLOUD PARTNER CARD IT & Networking Alcatel-Lucent A global leader in communication and networking solutions. Read More Dell Technologies Dell Technologies support customers in every industry. Read More Juniper Networks Juniper puts your experiences first. Read More Nextivity Nextivity: Seamless Connectivity Anywhere, Anytime. Read More Aruba Aruba Networks is a global leader in wireless networking solutions for businesses. Read More Fortinet Fortinet provides cybersecurity, everywhere you need it Read More Microsoft Reimagine productivity with Microsoft 365 Read More Okta Building a world where anyone can safely use any technology Read More Barracuda Protecting data and networks from the threats of ransomware. Read More Jetstor Choose Jetstor for high-performance, scalable storage solutions Read More NEC Solving Challenges Through Innovation Read More SentinelOne Pushing the Boundaries of Autonomous Technology Read More Networking Security Assa Abloy A leading manufacturer of access control technologies Read More Briefcam Impressive, AI-powered video analytics. Read More Hanwha-Vision A breakout success in the video surveillance systems market Read More Telecor A leader in standard and emergency communications Read More Axis Communications Setting the global standard for networked IP video. Read More DSX Providing door access systems to clients across a range of industries Read More Milestone Empowering people, businesses and societies with data-driven video technology. Read More Bosch Intelligent building technologies for safer spaces. Read More Genetec The world’s most advanced physical security operating platform. Read More Salto Access and identity management through groundbreaking technologies Read More Security Audiovisual Crestron One of the world’s top automation, integration and control solutions. Read More Poly Command the Conversation Read More Extron Immersive and engaging audiovisual experiences. Read More Promethean Discover the world of edtech Read More Nureva Nureva is the expert in innovative audio conferencing systems Read More Wolfvision Wolfvision is a global developer of presentation, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing systems and solutions. Read More Audiovisual Building Technology Dimonoff Connected Solutions for the Public & Private Sector Read More VoltServer VoltServer delivers power distribution solutions that are intelligently efficient, inherently safe. Read More KODE Labs Smart Building Software to Future Proof Your Portfolio Read More wtec The infrastructure for intelligent buildings Read More Lutron Simple, scalable, wireless lighting control Read More Smart Bld Cloud Amazon Web Services AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s largest cloud computing platform. Read More IBM Every country and every vertical market Read More Cloud

What’s better: Copper coaxial or fiber optic cabling? Here’s a quick primer. 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. Feb 3, 2023 What’s better: Copper coaxial or fiber optic cabling? Here’s a quick primer. First – let’s explain their physical differences. Copper and fiber optic cabling are both types of wiring that are used to transmit data communication signals. Copper cabling, which is made of metal wire, has been around for a long time and is widely used. Fiber optic cabling is a newer technology that uses strands of glass or plastic to transmit data using light signals. When do you choose one over the other? Most applications use copper cabling. It is relatively cheap and widely available, and great for businesses on a budget. Copper is easy to work with and install and is compatible with a wide range of devices and systems, including Ethernet, telephone, and broadband networks. However, copper cabling can be prone to interference, which can result in slower data speeds and lower quality connections. As technology evolves to ubiquitously connected environments, the network must support a multitude of applications at greater bandwidth at faster speeds. If your networking infrastructure was based on thinner copper, such as Cat 3 cabling, it may not suffice for the newest applications. Additionally, upgrading a copper network involves a manual switch-out to faster cable. This means single-handedly removing every single foot of cable and reinstalling – which is both time-intensive and costly. Fiber optic cabling is more expensive upfront, but the outcome is a faster and more reliable connection than copper cabling, with data speeds up to 100 times faster. Fiber optic cabling is immune to electromagnetic interference, so it provides a stable and high-quality connection. The magic of fiber, though, is in the upgrades, which take a fraction of the time of a copper replacement. A certified fiber technician uses high air pressure to blow―or jet―new glass fibers into the conduit. Because the optical cable is lightweight and flexible, one fiber pull can replace up to a mile of cable! In conclusion, both copper and fiber optic cabling have their benefits, and the right solution for your business will depend on your specific needs and budget. Copper cabling is the reliable and affordable option, but it may not be as fast or durable as fiber optic cabling. Fiber optic cabling is faster and more reliable, but it is also more expensive and may require specialized equipment and training to install and maintain. DES is Pittsburgh’s leading integrator for fiber optic cable installation. Our clients include world-class medical institutions, universities, critical infrastructure and corporate headquarters – including UPMC, AHN, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Pittsburgh Penguins, GNC global headquarters, and many more. Now Read These! 8 benefits of fiber optic vs. copper cabling READ DES works to restore fiber optics following Pittsburgh train derailment READ DES delivers connectivity, communications to KDL's new Pittsburgh headquarters READ

DES is installing network infrastructure and security at the Jefferson County Grower/Processor Facility in Brookville. The facility will be among Pennsylvania's first medical marijuana grow facilities. DES installing network infrastructure, security at Brookville medical cannabis facility DES is installing network infrastructure and security at the Jefferson County Grower/Processor Facility in Brookville. The facility will be among Pennsylvania's first medical marijuana grow facilities. Sep 28, 2017 BROOKVILLE, Pa. — Dagostino Electronic Services (DES) began work last week at a facility in Jefferson County that will be among the first medical cannabis cultivation facilities in the state of Pennsylvania. Cresco Yeltrah’s medical marijuana facility in Brookville, Pennsylvania, will be among the state’s first to cultivate cannabis. DES is installing the infrastructure for the phone and computer network at the Jefferson County Grower/Processor Facility in Brookville, approximately two hours northeast of Pittsburgh. DES will also implement a state-of-art security system at the 12-acre site that includes at 46,000 square foot building that previously housed St. Mary’s Carbon Company. Cresco Yeltrah, LLC purchased the property after it was awarded a permit by the Pennsylvania Department of Health earlier this year. A proud sponsor of the 2017 World Medical Cannabis Conference and Expo, DES has committed considerable time and resources to helping companies like Cresco Yeltrah comply with state regulations as they enter Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana industry. DES is working with those companies to implement solutions in the most cost-effective way possible to set them up for long-term success. Medical cannabis will be available to Pennsylvania residents under a physician’s care for one of 17 serious medical conditions as early as next year. The conditions covered are as follows: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Autism Cancer Crohn’s Disease Damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity Epilepsy Glaucoma HIV/AIDS Huntington’s Disease Inflammatory Bowel Disease Intractable Seizures Multiple Sclerosis Neuropathies Parkinson’s Disease Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Severe chronic or intractable pain of neuropathic origin or severe chronic or intractable pain in which conventional therapeutic intervention and opiate therapy is contraindicated or ineffective Sickle Cell Anemia Patients must apply for a state-issued medical marijuana ID card after getting a recommendation from their doctor. They can then purchase medical cannabis at dispensaries across the state in pill, oil, topical gel, cream or ointment, tincture, liquid or any form medically appropriate for administration by vaporization or nebulization, excluding dry leaf or plant form. Cresco Yeltrah has a wealth of resources for patients on its website, stateofrelief.co m, including frequently asked questions about their services. You can also read more about the state’s medical marijuana program on the health department’s website: medicalmarijuana.pa.gov . Now Read These! AI Network Monitoring: Smarter Solutions for Complex Networks READ Juniper Networks & HPE Aruba Merger: Reshaping the Landscape of AI-Driven Networks READ FRIDAY15: AI-Driven Location Services with Juniper Networks READ