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Our mission: Bringing practical business and technical intelligence to today's structured cabling professionals

For more than 30 years, Cabling Installation & Maintenance has provided useful, practical information to professionals responsible for the specification, design, installation and management of structured cabling systems serving enterprise, data center and other environments. These professionals are challenged to stay informed of constantly evolving standards, system-design and installation approaches, product and system capabilities, technologies, as well as applications that rely on high-performance structured cabling systems. Our editors synthesize these complex issues into multiple information products. This portfolio of information products provides concrete detail that improves the efficiency of day-to-day operations, and equips cabling professionals with the perspective that enables strategic planning for networks’ optimum long-term performance.

Throughout our annual magazine, weekly email newsletters and 24/7/365 website, Cabling Installation & Maintenance digs into the essential topics our audience focuses on.

  • Design, Installation and Testing: We explain the bottom-up design of cabling systems, from case histories of actual projects to solutions for specific problems or aspects of the design process. We also look at specific installations using a case-history approach to highlight challenging problems, solutions and unique features. Additionally, we examine evolving test-and-measurement technologies and techniques designed to address the standards-governed and practical-use performance requirements of cabling systems.
  • Technology: We evaluate product innovations and technology trends as they impact a particular product class through interviews with manufacturers, installers and users, as well as contributed articles from subject-matter experts.
  • Data Center: Cabling Installation & Maintenance takes an in-depth look at design and installation workmanship issues as well as the unique technology being deployed specifically for data centers.
  • Physical Security: Focusing on the areas in which security and IT—and the infrastructure for both—interlock and overlap, we pay specific attention to Internet Protocol’s influence over the development of security applications.
  • Standards: Tracking the activities of North American and international standards-making organizations, we provide updates on specifications that are in-progress, looking forward to how they will affect cabling-system design and installation. We also produce articles explaining the practical aspects of designing and installing cabling systems in accordance with the specifications of established standards.

Cabling Installation & Maintenance is published by Endeavor Business Media, a division of EndeavorB2B.

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The 2026–27 FAFSA® Is Open Early: Why Families Should File as Soon as Possible

Nearly 3 in 10 Families Skipped the FAFSA Last Year, Missing Out on Scholarships, Grants, and Federal Financial Aid 

Sallie Mae Offers Free Tips and Tools to Help Students Access Billions in Aid, Some of Which Is Offered First-Come, First-Served or From Limited Sources

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the key to accessing billions of dollars in scholarships, grants, and federal financial aid for college, is open early for the 2026–27 academic year, and completing it as soon as possible is one of the most important steps students and families can take to make higher education more affordable. Filing early means securing a place in line for federal, state, and school-based aid, some of which is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

What’s New About the 2026-27 FAFSA

In addition to being available earlier, this year’s FAFSA features important updates, including a streamlined form, an upgraded, AI powered virtual assistant (Aidan) for faster, 24/7 help, real time identity verification, and a simplified contributor invitation that lets students add a parent or spouse by email, among other changes.

Misconceptions and Confusion Still Prevent Families From Filing

Nearly three in 10 families skipped the FAFSA last year — most often because they believed their income was too high to qualify, lacked the required information, or missed the deadline. As a result, critical financial aid, including millions in scholarships and $4.4 billion in Pell Grants, went unclaimed in 2024.

"The importance of completing the FAFSA truly can’t be overstated,” said Rick Castellano, vice president, Sallie Mae. “The government shutdown does not affect the FAFSA, so students should stay the course and complete the form as early as possible. Filing early not only maximizes eligibility for scholarships, grants, and other aid that can reduce college costs, but also provides families a clearer financial picture to make more informed decisions about planning and paying for higher education.”

Tips to help families complete the FAFSA:

  • Get organized before you file – Review FAFSA requirements and gather necessary documents in advance so you're ready to file early without delays. Our free FAFSA Guide walks families through what they’ll need and provides step-by-step guidance.
  • Set up your FSA ID now – Both students and parents need an FSA ID to log in, complete, and sign the FAFSA. Creating an ID ahead of time makes it easier to start the process when you're ready to file.
  • Know your deadlines Federal FAFSA deadlines are just one part of the financial aid picture. Many states and schools set earlier priority dates for aid consideration. Families should check deadlines for each state and school to avoid missing out on aid.
  • File early even if you think you won’t qualify – Most families are eligible for some form of aid, and filing early increases the chances of receiving limited funds. Our free FAFSA webinars help families navigate the process, understand the facts, and get answers to common questions.
  • File every year The FAFSA must be completed every year to remain eligible. Many scholarships also require a completed FAFSA.
  • Explore additional ways to save after you file – Each year is also a chance to explore new ways to save on college costs. Tools like Scholly Scholarships by Sallie help students find additional scholarships that match their interests and goals.

For more free resources to help families file the FAFSA, visit Sallie.com.

Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) believes education and life-long learning, in all forms, help people achieve great things. As the leader in private student lending, we provide financing and know-how to support access to college and offer products and resources to help customers make new goals and experiences, beyond college, happen. Learn more at SallieMae.com. Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.

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