Could Your Cabling Be Slowing Your Business Down? 

13th May 2026 / , / Sally Marshall / No Comments

A highperforming organisation needs more than fast devices and modern software – it needs a network infrastructure capable of keeping everything connected.  

Behind every email, video call, security system, and cloud application lies one essential foundation: your data cabling.  

It powers voice, CCTV, access control, WiFi, IoT devices, and every digital process your business relies on. 

When your cabling is designed and installed correctly, your network becomes an asset.  

When it isn’t, it silently holds your organisation back. 

Believing All Cabling Is Automatically Compliant 

Does your installation meet the requirements of BS EN 50173 and BS EN 50174? 

If not your performance drops, risks increase, and the legal burden sits squarely on your shoulders. 

Using Components That Aren’t Certified 

Cheaper, noncertified components often fail to deliver the speeds and reliability your business expects.  

Using premium, certified cable and hardware ensures your network performs consistently  and avoids hidden bottlenecks. 

Accepting Promises Instead of Proof 

A network should be tested, full stop!  

Full Fluke performance testing on every copper and fibre link provides documented evidence that your system is operating at peak capacity. 

Missing Out on a 25Year Warranty 

A manufacturerbacked 25year warranty is only granted when standards, certified components, and rigorous testing all align.  

It protects your investment and guarantees longterm performance. 

The Final Word 

So, the next time you think about upgrading your IT systems, ask yourself: “Is our network holding us back — or driving us forward?” 

Your cabling might be hidden behind the walls, …but it shouldn’t be hiding your business’s potential. 

www.steeryourbusiness.com/magazine/may-jun-2026

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