Nordx, Ortronics and Belden announce new product availability with its leading regional distributor for Middle East

Dubai, 12 July 2004: OnLine Distribution, the Middle East's leading distributor for networking products and solutions, has added new products from its networking infrastructure vendors Nordx, Ortronics and Belden.

"Networking technology is growing more sophisticated to match the needs for today's infrastructure and the Middle East is no different," said Keith Rich, MD, OnLine Distribution.

Ortronics OptiMo LC Field-Installable Fiber Optic Connectors

OnLine, Ortronics' Middle East distributor, introduced the addition of LC fibre optic connectors to Ortronics' range of OptiMo field-installable connectors. The new LC connectors complement the current offering of SC and ST compatible products allowing greater flexibility in structured cabling system design while providing a solution that is easier and faster to install. The LC field-installable connectors are available for singlemode, and multimode fibre. The OptiMo 50/125 connectors support demanding 10 Gigabit multimode applications using a laser-optimized fibre stub consistent with the optical fibre recommendations of TIA/EIA-568-B.3-1.

NORDX/CDT FiberExpress Secure/Keyed LC Product line

OnLine also introduced the complete line of NORDX/CDT's IBDN FiberExpress Secure/Keyed LC products. The FiberExpress Secure/Keyed LC System allows physical segregation of network segments in secure fibre cabling infrastructures.

"These products have been designed for the specific uses of government and military installations, but with security being such a prime focus these days, the use of these products can be applicable in segments of most of today's installations," pointed out Venu Menon, divisional director for OnLine's networking infrastructure division.

The product line includes IBDN FiberExpess Manager Connector Modules, Patch Cords, Adapter Strips and Adapter Modules. These products are available with 6 different keying options, each carrying a different colour to facilitate network administration. The patent-pending keying detail inside the components is totally tamper-proof and can not be reproduced inside a standard LC adapter. Further, all modules used in this product line are keyed both on the front and on the back to prevent installation errors and security breaches.

Belden HomeChoice

Introduced recently by OnLine, Belden's HomeChoice product line provides homebuilders with high-tech cabling solutions for networking computers, telephones, and entertainment and security systems, and to accommodate growing individual demand for broadband services, bringing the potential of the information age into every room of the intelligent home.

Homechoice products include individual cables and composite products that combine data cables, coaxial cables and/or fibre optic cables in a single- pull product. Its composite cables allow the installation of plug & play points for TV, multimedia, data and voice communications.

"Belden is linking people and technology by designing, manufacturing and marketing wire, cable and fibre optic products for the electronic, electrical and communications markets," said Menon.

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About OnLine Distribution
OnLine Distribution Ltd. based in the Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone of Dubai, U.A.E., is a value added distributor of data networking products operating throughout the Middle East, Western Asia and North Africa.

OnLine serves its customers, companies providing network integration services, not only with industry leading products but with a range of services including logistics, network design, technical support, sales support and marketing programs.

Along with Westcon Group, Inc. the leading global distributor of networking and telecommunications equipment, OnLine is a subsidiary of Datatec, an international networking and IT services group with operations in Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Middle East and the Asia Pacific region.

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OnLine Distribution
Market Buzz International:
Rashida Malik
Mita Srinivasan
Tel: +971 4 8839888
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