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A Snapshot of Australian Network Infrastructure Practice

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Dell, Peter
Ding, Ding
Date
2005
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Conference Paper

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Dell, Peter and Ding, Ding. 2005. : A Snapshot of Australian Network Infrastructure Practice, in Cooper, Russel and Madden, Gary and Lloyd, Ashley (ed), International Telecommunciations Society - Africa-Asia-Australiasia Regional Conference, Aug 28 2005. Perth, Western Australia: Communication Economics and Electronic Markets Research Centre.
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Conference Proceedings - ICT Networks - Building Blocks for Economic Development
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International Telecommunciations Society - Africa-Asia-Australiasia Regional Conference
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Curtin Business School
School of Information Systems
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Abstract

Structured cabling is the network infrastructure embedded within a building's structure, typically within ceilings, walls, and risers between floors. Installation of such infrastructure is costly and disruptive; thus, installing appropriate cable types is especially important. Structured cable often has a lifespan of 15 years or more and the consequences of a poor decision can be significant, especially if the chosen cable does not enjoy widespread support in the future.Previous research has raised the possibility that cable selection is not necessarily a well-reasoned decision in many cases. Decisions may be based on little analysis, and decision makers may be influenced by those not motivated by the organisation's best interests (Dell, 2005).Part of a larger research project spanning Australia, China, and south-east Asia, this study investigates current trends in structured cable infrastructure in Australia. Results suggest that many of the "textbook" reasons for adopting different transmission media are often not considered.