The Communications Cable and Connectivity Association (CCCA) board of directors has announced that The Siemon Company has become its newest member.

Siemon vice president of global marketing Bob Carlson says the company “has been impressed with its initiatives and focus on education and creating awareness. We view CCCA as a strong industry association and an excellent platform for Siemon, and other members, to address issues important to the structured cabling industry.”

Concurrent with Siemon joining the CCCA, the organisation announced that a new data centre committee has been formed to provide more education on structured cabling benefits.

“Specific to design options that provide greater flexibility, interoperability and can save significant cost and energy in the data centre.”

Carlson will chair the new committee.