April 08, 2025 Kordz Provides Expert Tips for Outdoor Cabling Installations in Latest Demystified Article 

Now available online, ‘Outdoor Networking Demystified’ helps integrators take advantage of a growing market and optimise the reliability and performance of their outdoor systems. 

As outdoor entertainment and automation become increasingly mainstream, systems integrators need reliable, robust connectivity solutions to enable optimal performance with seamless control and interoperability of audio, video, lighting, security and other systems. Kordz is helping systems integrators understand the difference between indoor and outdoor installations and meet this demand with its newest Demystified educational article: ‘Outdoor Networking Demystified: Challenges, Innovations and Best Practices for Reliable Connectivity’.  

Part of Kordz’ highly acclaimed Demystified series, the article delivers practical, field-tested design and installation advice to help integrators deploy dependable network cabling solutions in even the harshest outdoor environments. 

The comprehensive guide, which covers everything from product selection to final installation, arrives at a pivotal time as both residential and commercial markets are seeing a surge in outdoor device installations. Homeowners are extending their living spaces outdoors with entertainment areas, workspaces and connected infrastructure. Meanwhile, commercial spaces like hospitality venues, retail centres and corporate campuses require reliable outdoor connectivity to support guest Wi-Fi, surveillance, IoT and business-critical systems. 

“With so many technologies now dependent on network performance outside the traditional building envelope, integrators need both the right knowledge and the right tools for the job,” says James Chen, Managing Director of Kordz. “As integrators in the northern hemisphere gear up for a busy six months of new projects over the warmer months, this guide not only helps professionals address the unique challenges of outdoor networking, but also offers clear, brand-agnostic advice to overcome them.” 

Key topics in the article include: 

  • Navigating environmental factors like UV exposure, moisture and temperature extremes 
  • Choosing the appropriate cabling—such as UV-resistant ‘Outdoor’ cables and gel-filled ‘Direct Burial’ types 
  • Best practices for conduit use, waterproof terminations, surge protection and cable routing 
  • Identifying professional-grade cable characteristics, including jacket materials, flexibility and performance 
  • Ensuring future readiness to support evolving technologies and increased bandwidth demands 

The article also highlights the design and performance advantages of the Kordz PRO SlimCat™ Outdoor Network Cable System, a Category 6-rated family of cables and connectors introduced last year that deliver all the power of Cat6 in half the size. Purpose-built for visual discretion, installation flexibility and optimised performance, PRO SlimCat provides a robust, scalable foundation for today’s demanding indoor and outdoor networks. As a high-performance cabling backbone, it enables seamless interoperability between interior and exterior systems—extending connectivity, control and enjoyment to every corner of the property. 

“In outdoor projects, cable quality isn’t just about performance—it’s about survivability,” adds Chen. “Inferior cable or improper installation can lead to costly failures and dissatisfied clients. Our goal is to equip integrators with the confidence to make the right choices from the start.” 

To explore best practices for outdoor cabling installations, systems integrators are encouraged to read ‘Outdoor Networking Demystified: Challenges, Innovations and Best Practices for Reliable Connectivity’ in its entirety here. 

For additional insights, including previous chapters in the Kordz Demystified series—covering topics such as networking and HDMI technology—as well as access to Kordz’ full range of professional-grade connectivity solutions and free integrator resources, visit www.kordz.com. 

About Kordz 

Kordz is the connectivity brand for integrators, by integrators. A multi-award-winning global industry leader in professional-grade connectivity products, Kordz’ team of seasoned former integrators is on a mission to ‘Kordzify’ and optimise technology for professionals by designing, engineering and manufacturing products that deliver ease and profitability through a seamless installation experience with high performance results that today’s tech-savvy end-users expect. With a wide range of robust, fast and effective solutions backed by expert technical support, Kordz helps integrators around the world meet the evolving cabling requirements of a diverse range of residential and commercial environments. For more information about Kordz, please visit kordz.com and follow the company @kordzglobal on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.   ation about Kordz and its extensive line of cabling and connectivity solutions, please visit kordz.com.  

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