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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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Touch and Go: Manufacturers Need to Find the Sweet Spot Between Screens and Simplicity in the Digital Cockpit Revolution, J.D. Power Finds

According to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study℠ released today, vehicle multimedia-related issues have declined to 42.3 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100), down from 44.1 PP100 in 2024. However, infotainment continues to be a concern, with five of the top 10 most frequently cited issues by drivers involving multimedia systems. Notably, touchscreen and digital display problems increased year over year to 4.2 PP100 from 4.0 PP100.

“As automakers accelerate toward fully digital cockpits, we’re seeing a clear shift in consumer expectations as larger touchscreens are now the norm, but intuitive use has been inconsistent,” said Lisa Boor, senior manager of auto benchmarking and mobility development at J.D. Power. “Vehicle owners desire technology that is easy to use and minimizes distractions while driving. User frustration builds when controls are confusing and screens are cluttered. Data shows that a blend of touchscreen and physical buttons enhances usability – the goal isn’t simply fewer buttons, but also intuitive design.”

The highest-ranked vehicles in each segment are:

  • Midsize/Large: Nissan Murano
  • Midsize/Large Premium: BMW X6
  • Small/Compact: Kia K4
  • Small/Compact Premium: BMW X4

See the rank charts for each segment at https://www.jdpower.com/pr-id/2025105.

The 2025 U.S. Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study is based on responses from 92,694 purchasers and lessees of new 2025 model-year vehicles who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership. The study was fielded from June 2024 through May 2025.

For more information about the U.S. Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study, visit https://www.jdpower.com/business/automotive/us-multimedia-quality-and-satisfaction-study.

About J.D. Power

J.D. Power is a global leader in automotive data and analytics, and provides industry intelligence, consumer insights and advisory solutions to the automotive industry and selected non-automotive industries. J.D. Power leverages its extensive proprietary datasets and software capabilities combined with advanced analytics and artificial intelligence tools to help its clients optimize business performance.

J.D. Power was founded in 1968 and has offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more about the company's business offerings, visit JDPower.com/business. The J.D. Power auto-shopping tool can be found at JDPower.com.

About J.D. Power and Advertising/Promotional Rules: http://www.jdpower.com/business/about-us/press-release-info

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