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Case Study: A Global Office Network Refresh
Overview Milan Rack Refreshed & Tidied In 2025, Protek Systems was trusted by one of our long‑term e-commerce and technology clients to deliver a highly complex, geographically distributed network refresh across their global office estate. The brief was clear but demanding: modernise and standardise network infrastructure across all EMEA and AMER locations while minimising disruption to day‑to‑day business operations. The result was a seamless, end‑to‑end refresh delivered ac
Joe Wenman
1 day ago3 min read


Structured Cabling Standards Explained: Cat6 vs Cat6A vs Cat7 (and When Each Makes Sense)
When planning a new office, warehouse, or commercial space, one of the most common - and most misunderstood - decisions is which structured cabling standard to install. Clients often ask us: “Is Cat6 enough?” “Do we need Cat6A to be future-proof?” “Is Cat7 better because the number is higher?” The short answer: it depends on how the network will actually be used. This guide breaks down the real-world differences between Cat6, Cat6A and Cat7, explains where each makes sense, a
Joe Wenman
Jan 263 min read


The Protek Systems Story: From Local Contractor to Global Network Infrastructure Leader
For more than twenty-five years, Protek Systems has grown, adapted, and innovated in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. What began as a small electrical contractor in the United Kingdom has transformed into a global infrastructure specialist delivering high-performance structured cabling, intelligent infrastructure, and network solutions across Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Our history is defined by commitment—commitment to engineering excellence, to partne
Joe Wenman
Nov 27, 20253 min read


Case Study: Delivering a Full Structured Cabling System for a Next-Generation Office in Salt Lake City
When a global technology company prepared to open a new office in Salt Lake City, Utah, they required a complete, high-performance structured cabling system (SCS) capable of supporting hundreds of users, enterprise WiFi, security devices, and the network core. They turned to Protek Systems to design, deliver, and commission the entire solution. This project demonstrates Protek’s expertise in full-scale office deployments, combining Panduit and CPI infrastructure with meticulo
Joe Wenman
Nov 27, 20253 min read


Exceeding 100m: An Inside Look at CommScope’s GigaREACH® Extended Ethernet Solution
Overview In today’s enterprise networks, the push toward digital transformation is constant. Organisations Across today’s enterprise environments, the demand for reliable, far-reaching network connectivity continues to grow. Organisations are expanding their use of IP devices, intelligent building systems, IoT sensors, and perimeter security equipment, often in locations well beyond the traditional limits of standard Ethernet cabling. As integration specialists, we see a comm
Joe Wenman
Nov 27, 20253 min read
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