Recommended installers for cabling and switches
The most critical and expensive part of a computer network is the data cabling. It is imperative that only those installers who are certified by the manufacturer of the cabling products they use are engaged to carry out the cabling installation. This will ensure that you get a certified cabling installation with a long term warranty (minimum of 20 years).
All manufacturers and installers should be able to provide a number of references with contact details for certified installations in schools. Do not use an installer who cannot provide such references. Do not accept an installer’s warranty.
The Ministry has identified a group of "recognised and reputable" cabling and switch equipment suppliers. These suppliers have confirmed their compliance with the Ministry standards and requirements and have provided a list of certified installers and resellers recommended by them. More details are available below.
Cabling: List of certified cabling installers
Switching: List of recommended switch resellers
If you believe there is an error in one of these lists or if you wish to have your name added to one of these lists please email network.upgrades@minedu.govt.nz [no spam].
If you have any further questions regarding upgrading your school network infrastructure or ICT funding for school information networks please email network.upgrades@minedu.govt.nz [no spam].
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