Most industry analysts agree that it is only a matter of time before fiber becomes the information medium of choice to the desktop. The increasing data requirements have caused local area network (LAN) data rates to nearly double each year during the past decade. In 1995 typical data rates to the desktop were 10 megabits per second (Mbps), with 100 Mbps to the backbone. Five years later, those rates have jumped to 100 Mbps to the desktop and 1,000 mbps-1 gigabit- to the backbone, and the numbers will leap another order of magnitude by 2005.
To meet the growing demand for fiber optic cabling and connectivity, Kelso-Burnett Co. has committed itself to dedicating time and resources to the development of unsurpassed expertise in the installation of fiber infrastructure. Our technicians are trained and certified by leading manufacturers such as Ortronics, Panduit, Nordx/CDT, and Siecor. As a Siecor certified warranty partner (CWP), Kelso-Burnett is active in installing fiber backbone cabling for Allied Riser Corporation (ARCC) throughout the City of Chicago. Kelso-Burnett is one of the leading installers of Internet Service Provider sites (ISP). Our installations of ISPs include Qwest, Allegiance, Switch & Data, Co-Space, Adelphia Business Solutions (ABS) and Global Communications. These sites demand the highest level of installation skills in dealing with the fiber connectivity.
Kelso-Burnett technicians are also well versed in the splicing and testing of outside plant single-mode fiber. Our technicians are supported by the latest equipment for fusion splicing and optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR). For large projects we can set up teams to insure your project completes on time.
For further information regarding Kelso-Burnett's capabilities, please contact our Chicago Office and ask for a Telecommunication Manager to assist you.