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To choose the right network cable, you need to think about how the network will be used, not just the category.  In…

By popular request, Kordz continues its HDMI Demystified article series to delve deeper into the breadth and depth of HDMI…

The world of audio-visual technology has undergone a significant transformation with the emergence of AV over IP. This revolutionary concept…

Get the most out of your audio with an enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) What is eARC? eARC is an…

Recap from Part I In our previous instalment of the HDMI Demystified series, Understanding the Numbers, we explored the significance…

As AV, control, conferencing, digital signage and smart building systems move further onto the network, cybersecurity is no longer only…

For most new residential and light-commercial runs for backbones, access points and high-demand networks, Cat6A cable is the baseline specification….

Shielding is a cabling product feature that protects the cable’s signal from electrical interference. It is beneficial for installation environments where there is a real risk of electrical interference, such as dense…

Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 raise the bar for the wired infrastructure behind them. On new installations, Cat6A is the…

Summary A rack can underperform long before a device stops working. Cable congestion, poor airflow, wasted space and limited access…

By James Chen, Managing Director, Kordz. With contributions from Ryan and Eric Wesley from The Front Row Podcast. Introduction In…

By James Chen, Managing Director, Kordz. With contributions from Ryan and Eric Wesley from The Front Row Podcast. Introduction It’s…

The Problem with USB for Integrators  Since its inception, USB has evolved rapidly, delivering faster speeds and more capabilities with…

HDMI technology has long been the backbone of high-resolution video and audio transmission in both residential and commercial AV applications….

This article was updated on 30 April 2026. Choosing the right approach to outdoor networking depends on where the infrastructure…

Introduction The USB-C connector, created in 2014 to address the limitations of earlier USB designs, was initially developed for consumer…

IP connectivity describes the network infrastructure and protocols that allow connected devices to communicate reliably using Internet Protocol. For professional integrators, the fundamentals are the cabling, topology, switching paths, permanent…

An Introduction to HDMI Features So far in our journey through the realm of HDMI technology, we’ve explored the evolution…

Recap from Part I In our previous instalment of the HDMI Demystified series, Understanding the Numbers, we explored the significance…

By popular request, Kordz continues its HDMI Demystified article series to delve deeper into the breadth and depth of HDMI…

The world of audio-visual technology has undergone a significant transformation with the emergence of AV over IP. This revolutionary concept…

To choose the right network cable, you need to think about how the network will be used, not just the category.  In…

Power over Ethernet allows network devices to receive both data and power from the same network cable. In AV and…

Get the most out of your audio with an enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) What is eARC? eARC is an…

Introduction For decades, the evolution of video technology has followed a familiar trajectory: more pixels, richer colour, faster refresh rates….

Introduction The most talked-about aspect of HDMI cables is usually performance, and their marketing often focuses on bandwidth, resolution and…

Introduction  In Part I of this article series, Understanding the Environmental Footprint of a Connectivity Product, we discussed a brief…

Introduction  In 2006, the powerful Oscar-winning environmental documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, was released about former U.S. Vice President Al Gore’s…

To gain a deeper understanding of the current integration market in the U.S.A. and how Kordz can support its progress,…

Introduction In the world of professional Systems Integration, where disparate systems are stitched together by technology professionals to create a…

An exclusive Q&A with James Chen, managing director at Kordz, about the growing importance of high-performance cabling to the advancing…

It takes a special breed of person to become a CEDIA Fellow—passion for an industry that tends to be a…

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, our lives are increasingly intertwined with technology. Beneath the surface lies an intricate web of…

You may have already heard about SlimCat, but if not, chances are by the end of this article, you’ll be…

This article was first published by Mark J. Pescatore at Systems Contractor News. In a recent media interview, Kordz managing…

The decades of cybersecurity being left to “the I.T. guy” are now well and truly over. If you install connected AV systems, you are already responsible for part of the network’s security because every…

In this article we summarise key insights from Episode 7 of the Mastering Connectivity podcast, produced by Kordz in collaboration…

With the release of the new HDMI 2.2 specification, the AV industry stands on the brink of a seismic shift…

In the fifth installment of Kordz’ Mastering Connectivity podcast series, presented by AV Trade Talks, our panel of seasoned networking…

In the fourth instalment of the Mastering Connectivity podcast series, hosted by AV Trade Talks, a distinguished global panel of…

In this third instalment of the Mastering Connectivity podcast series hosted by AV Trade Talks, industry-leading husband and wife team…

In this second instalment of the new series hosted by AV Trade Talks, the connectivity experts at Kordz and special…

In this first instalment of a new podcast series, Mastering Connectivity, Kordz’ connectivity experts unravel cabling myths that have plagued…