Structured cabling is a system of standard cables and associated hardware which is used for the transmission of data signals and forms the base of a communication infrastructure. Cables (copper cables & fiber optic cables), communication outlets, patch panels & cross connects, patch cords & cable assemblies, and racks & cabinets are considered as structured cabling products. Cables are one of the key components in structured cabling products and are used to establish a high speed data communication network.
The increase in the global demand for high-speed connectivity devices & systems, development of the data center infrastructure, trend of data center convergence, and expansion of the communication infrastructure are some of the drivers of growth for the structured cabling market in near future.
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The rapid transition from analog surveillance devices to IP video surveillance systems which can also be integrated with IP telephones, access control systems, and intelligent management systems has created various growth opportunities for the structured cabling market. The need for faster data transmission and uninterrupted performance by cabling systems across a wider frequency range has led to the increasing adoption of CAT 6, CAT 7, and fiber optic cabling products for surveillance systems. This trend has also led to an array of growth opportunities for the structured cabling market.
Similarly, there is a potential increase in the demand for Fiber-to-the-home/Fiber-to-the-premises (FTTH/FTTP) in residential and commercial infrastructure in the urban & semi-urban areas. Some of the major companies in this market include CommScope, Inc. (U.S.), Nexans S.A. (France), Panduit Corp. (U.S.), Legrand (France), and Corning Inc. (U.S.), and others
The potential of the industry can be gauged by the fact that both, the major and established players and smaller players including start-ups, have upped their ante in the structured cabling market. The launch of new products in the structured cabling market is gaining traction in this market. For instance in January 2014, Nexans S.A. (France) announced the launch of a new product named LANmark-XTP which is a 6a CAT cable. Additionally, the trend of market players entering into an agreement or partnership is also on the rise. For instance in June 2015, CommScope, Inc. (U.S.) formed a partnership with Hewlett-Packard Development Company L.P. (U.S.) to provide its iTRACS data center infrastructure management (DCIM) platform to data center operators and users.
