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Podcast Ep 8 | Why Cybersecurity Is Now an Integrator’s Responsibility: What You Need to Know and How to Prepare
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Category Cables Demystified: From Cat5e to Cat8
As technology advances, it’s natural for the associated numbers to increase. Take video, for instance. 8K resolution is undoubtedly, purely…
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HDMI Demystified: Understanding the Numbers
By popular request, Kordz continues its HDMI Demystified article series to delve deeper into the breadth and depth of HDMI…
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AV Over IP Demystified
The world of audio-visual technology has undergone a significant transformation with the emergence of AV over IP. This revolutionary concept…
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HDMI Demystified: eARC
Get the most out of your audio with an enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) What is eARC? eARC is an…
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Part II – HDMI Demystified: Understanding the Cable Versions
Recap from Part I In our previous instalment of the HDMI Demystified series, Understanding the Numbers, we explored the significance…
Technology Demystified
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Rack Efficiency Starts with Fundamentals: What Integrators Can Learn from Data Centre Thinking
Summary A rack can underperform long before a device stops working. Cable congestion, poor airflow, wasted space and limited access…
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Part VI – HDMI Demystified: Field Troubleshooting: Solving Complex HDMI Failures On-Site
By James Chen, Managing Director, Kordz. With contributions from Ryan and Eric Wesley from The Front Row Podcast. Introduction In…
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Part V – HDMI Demystified: Field Troubleshooting: Where To Start When HDMI Fails On-Site
By James Chen, Managing Director, Kordz. With contributions from Ryan and Eric Wesley from The Front Row Podcast. Introduction It’s…
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USB Demystified: What AV Integrators Need to Know About USB Versions, Thunderbolt & DisplayPort Alt Mode
The Problem with USB for Integrators Since its inception, USB has evolved rapidly, delivering faster speeds and more capabilities with…
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The Future of HDMI 2.2 and Beyond: What It Means for the AV Industry
HDMI technology has long been the backbone of high-resolution video and audio transmission in both residential and commercial AV applications….
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Outdoor Networking Demystified: Challenges, Innovations and Best Practices for Reliable Connectivity
This article was updated on 1 May 2025. Introduction The demand for outdoor networking has increased significantly as lifestyles and…
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USB-C Demystified: Understanding the Fundamentals
Introduction The USB-C connector, created in 2014 to address the limitations of earlier USB designs, was initially developed for consumer…
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Part I – Data Connectivity Demystified: The Fundamentals Of IP Connectivity
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, it’s vital that integrators are equipped to design and build robust, reliable and future-ready…
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Part III – HDMI Demystified: Exploring the Features
An Introduction to HDMI Features So far in our journey through the realm of HDMI technology, we’ve explored the evolution…
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Part II – HDMI Demystified: Understanding the Cable Versions
Recap from Part I In our previous instalment of the HDMI Demystified series, Understanding the Numbers, we explored the significance…
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HDMI Demystified: Understanding the Numbers
By popular request, Kordz continues its HDMI Demystified article series to delve deeper into the breadth and depth of HDMI…
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AV Over IP Demystified
The world of audio-visual technology has undergone a significant transformation with the emergence of AV over IP. This revolutionary concept…
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Category Cables Demystified: From Cat5e to Cat8
As technology advances, it’s natural for the associated numbers to increase. Take video, for instance. 8K resolution is undoubtedly, purely…
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Power Over Ethernet Demystified
Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology has revolutionised the way we power network devices, providing a convenient and cost-effective solution for…
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HDMI Demystified: eARC
Get the most out of your audio with an enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) What is eARC? eARC is an…
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Beyond Entertainment: How Ultra96 Connectivity Will Transform Fundamental Facets of Our Everyday Lives
Introduction For decades, the evolution of video technology has followed a familiar trajectory: more pixels, richer colour, faster refresh rates….
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Part IV – HDMI Demystified: Why Kordzified Cables Make Your Installations More Profitable
Introduction The most talked-about aspect of HDMI cables is usually performance, and their marketing often focuses on bandwidth, resolution and…
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Greener Connectivity – Part II: Reducing the Environmental Impact of Connectivity Products
Introduction In Part I of this article series, Understanding the Environmental Footprint of a Connectivity Product, we discussed a brief…
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Greener Connectivity – Part I: Understanding the Environmental Footprint of a Connectivity Product
Introduction In 2006, the powerful Oscar-winning environmental documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, was released about former U.S. Vice President Al Gore’s…
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James Chen’s “Connectivity” Road Trip Adventures
To gain a deeper understanding of the current integration market in the U.S.A. and how Kordz can support its progress,…
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What Does it Mean to Kordzify?
Introduction In the world of professional Systems Integration, where disparate systems are stitched together by technology professionals to create a…
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How Quality Cabling Helps to Make Your Connectivity Projects Future-Ready Today
An exclusive Q&A with James Chen, managing director at Kordz, about the growing importance of high-performance cabling to the advancing…
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The Making of a CEDIA Fellow
It takes a special breed of person to become a CEDIA Fellow—passion for an industry that tends to be a…
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Seven Little Known Signs of Quality Category Cable
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, our lives are increasingly intertwined with technology. Beneath the surface lies an intricate web of…
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10 Reasons Why SlimCat Will Be Your New Best Friend
You may have already heard about SlimCat, but if not, chances are by the end of this article, you’ll be…
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SCN Executive Q&A: Serious Cable Management with James Chen
This article was first published by Mark J. Pescatore at Systems Contractor News. In a recent media interview, Kordz managing…
Podcast
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Podcast Ep 8 | Why Cybersecurity Is Now an Integrator’s Responsibility: What You Need to Know and How to Prepare
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…
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Podcast Ep 7 | Expert Insights into the Future of AV Connectivity
In this article we summarise key insights from Episode 7 of the Mastering Connectivity podcast, produced by Kordz in collaboration…
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Podcast Ep 6 | HDMI 2.2 Specification Explained: Why 96Gbps is a Game Changer for Pro AV
With the release of the new HDMI 2.2 specification, the AV industry stands on the brink of a seismic shift…
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Podcast Ep 5: Outdoor Networks: Challenges, Cables and Expert Insights
In the fifth installment of Kordz’ Mastering Connectivity podcast series, presented by AV Trade Talks, our panel of seasoned networking…
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Podcast Ep 4: Behind the Scenes | How to Create the Ultimate Audio Room
In the fourth instalment of the Mastering Connectivity podcast series, hosted by AV Trade Talks, a distinguished global panel of…
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Podcast Ep 3: How to Create the Ultimate Showroom
In this third instalment of the Mastering Connectivity podcast series hosted by AV Trade Talks, industry-leading husband and wife team…
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Podcast Ep 2: Why Cat6 Won’t Cut It with Wi-Fi 7
In this second instalment of the new series hosted by AV Trade Talks, the connectivity experts at Kordz and special…
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Podcast Ep 1: Why The Integration Industry Has Had Connectivity All Wrong
In this first instalment of a new podcast series, Mastering Connectivity, Kordz’ connectivity experts unravel cabling myths that have plagued…