Belden and Anixter Unveil Infrastructure Assurance Solution for Next-Generation Buildings

Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, is excited to announce that it has been selected by Anixter to create cabling and connectivity solutions that align with the global distributor’s Utility Grade INFRASTRUCTURE (UTG) platform to support smart buildings.

Anixter Inc. revealed UTG at IBcon and InfoComm last week. This new technology platform, assurance program and design approach redefines the infrastructure layer to support building subsystems, technologies and applications.

Third-party tested and verified by UL, the UTG program offers UTG-rated cabling solutions from Belden and provides end-users with an infrastructure that unlocks the performance potential of next-generation buildings, maximizing their ROI and enhancing user experiences.

“Connectivity issues impact employee productivity, business profitability and user experience, and these variables are some of the key factors in attracting premium tenants and employees,” says Bill Geary, executive vice president, network and security solutions at Anixter. “According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the number of connected buildings across the globe is projected to double by 2060. IHS Markit predicts connected devices will reach 75 billion in the next six years, meaning that these spaces must transform to keep up with our reliance on technology.”

Starting on July 15, 2019, Belden will offer a full link and channel UTG product line, including cables, patch panels, jacks, plugs and patch cables. These UTG solutions are interoperable and future-ready to exceed current category cable standards. They support extended transmission distances, higher bandwidth capabilities, 4K streaming, larger bundle sizes for Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications and next-generation WiFi. These solutions will be covered under Belden’s 25-Year Product Warranty.

“We support Anixter’s mission to provide a solution that supports data as the fourth utility,” says Matt Hurst, strategic account manager at Belden. “We see increasing convergence and bandwidth consumption every day. The UTG platform handles the infrastructure challenges found in next-generation buildings, including increased power requirements, longer distances and larger bundle sizes. It can support these applications and provide assurance to end-users that their needs will be met.”

More information about UTG products and solutions can be found at anixter.com/utg.

Resolving signal transmission needs with IP- and legacy-based solutions that enable a smooth migration to convergence requires a universal approach for enterprise environments. Only Belden’s innovative enterprise connectivity solutions take this universal approach. Belden’s extensive portfolio spans LAN, data centers, building automation and security and access control to keep information running smoothly. Outstanding global service and support capabilities and application-specific warranty programs complete Belden’s unique offering.

About Belden

Belden Inc., a global leader in high-quality, end-to-end signal transmission solutions, delivers a comprehensive product portfolio designed to meet the mission-critical network infrastructure needs of industrial, enterprise and broadcast markets. With innovative solutions targeted at reliable and secure transmission of rapidly growing amounts of data, audio and video needed for today’s applications, Belden is at the center of the global transformation to a connected world. Founded in 1902, the company is headquartered in St. Louis and has manufacturing capabilities in North and South America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit us at www.belden.com; follow us on Twitter @BeldenInc.

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