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How AI Workloads Are Changing Data Center Cabling Design

Hexatronic Data Center — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:30:00 GMT

The data center industry has always evolved in response to the workloads it supports. Over the last two decades, facilities have shifted from hosting largely static, on‑premise, enterprise‑owned applications to highly dynamic, virtualized, cloud‑based services.

Hexatronic Integrated Technology Named Genetec Best New Partner

Hexatronic Data Center — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:15:00 GMT

Hexatronic Integrated Technology Named Genetec 2025 USA Central Region Best New Partner

Award highlights Central region organizations that demonstrate strong sales results and technical certification

Hexatronic Integrated Technology is honored to announce that it has been awarded the Genetec 2025 Channel Partner Award for USA Central Region Best New Partner. This award recognizes a new partner onboarded in the Central region, within the past two calendar years, that has achieved leading sales results and sustained a strong rolling 12-month pipeline. The organization consistently drives new end-user projects, maintains active engagement with Genetec, and has technicians who have completed training certifications.

“We are honored to be recognized by Genetec as the USA Central Region Best New Partner,” said David Jones, Executive Vice President of Hexatronic Integrated Technology. “This award reflects our team’s commitment to delivering integrated, high-performance solutions and building strong relationships with both Genetec and our customers. We look forward to continuing to drive innovation and value across every project we support.”

The Genetec Channel Partner Awards honor remarkable achievements and a strong dedication to innovation, customer satisfaction, and excellence in deploying Genetec solutions. These awards recognize the expertise and commitment of the Genetec North American channel partner network in delivering state-of-the-art physical security and intelligence solutions to customers throughout the United States and Canada.

“The organizations recognized this year have shown what’s possible when expertise meets commitment,” said Alain Bissada, Area Vice President of Sales, North America at Genetec Inc. “They’ve delivered measurable growth, built stronger customer relationships, and provided thoughtful security solutions that meet the complex needs of today’s operations. Their leadership continues to elevate the standard for excellence across our network.”

Channel Partner Award winners are selected based on several criteria, including sales performance, customer satisfaction, technical expertise, and innovation in deploying Genetec solutions.

For more information about Hexatronic Integrated Technology’s award-winning solutions, visit https://hexatronicdatacenter.com/en/integrated-technology.

Hidden Risks of Traditional Point-to-Point Cabling in Data Centers

DCS Content Team — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:45:00 GMT

When data centers are small and workloads are predictable, point-to-point cabling gets the job done. A cable runs from Switch A to Server B, traffic flows, and everyone moves on. Simple, fast, and inexpensive. At least at first.

Managing your data center workload in 2026, however, isn’t always predictable.

Why Pro AV is Now an IT Infrastructure Conversation

Hexatronic Data Center — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT

For many organizations, Pro AV was traditionally the “dessert tray” of a building project, something considered only after the main meal had already been served.

Measuring and Monitoring Latency in High-Performance Data Centers

Hexatronic Data Center — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Tools and Best Practices for When Every Millisecond Counts

The Convergence of Data, Security, and Pro AV

DCS Content Team — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:04:45 GMT

Why Low Voltage Is No Longer Siloed

For years,low voltagewas the Clark Kent of building systems: important but rarely celebrated. It lived behind the scenes in IT rooms and AV closets, often treated as a late-stage scope with different contractors handling separate pieces of the work.

Reducing Link Loss in High-Density Fiber Environments

Hexatronic Data Center — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Data centers have long been defined by the heat they generate inside their walls. In 2026, the real pressure comes from outside, driven by relentless digital transformation and technology cycles measured in months rather than years.

Why Centralized Patching Is the New Data Center Standard

Hexatronic Data Center — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:30:00 GMT

Operating a modern data center requires thinking like a great chess player. You must see today's infrastructure clearly while anticipating several moves ahead. The challenge is that traditional top-of-rack patching models were designed for static environments where equipment stayed in place and configuration changes were infrequent.

Pre-Terminated vs. Field-Terminated Fiber: Cost, Speed & Risk Analysis

Hexatronic Data Center — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:30:00 GMT

Choosing the right data center fiber installation method for AI-era infrastructure directly affects cluster performance, uptime, scalability, and total cost of ownership over the life of the facility.

Structured Cabling for High-Density, High-Traffic Data Centers in 2026

DCS Content Team — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Best Practices for AI-Optimized Data Center Designs