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Production

Making connections components used to build out the com-

Belden’s Tim Wallaert munications infrastructure, particularly explains how the proper the physical media. networking solutions

The management of network traf? c to • protect the performance of automation can reduce time to ? rst oil systems from advanced malware threats and increase uptime.

or unintentional incidents.

As new offshore vessels are built n an industry where a single day, or existing facilities are overhauled, hour or minute of downtime in incorporating these features from the

I production puts millions of revenue onset provides several bene? ts. First, dollars at risk, operating at anything less companies can shorten the time it takes than capacity is not an option. It is criti- to commission a new ship or complete a

Selecting high-quality cable that meets the cal for oil and gas companies – especially retro? t and ultimately reduce the time to environmental requirements will ensure the offshore vessels keeping the world’s ? rst oil. It also enables a smoother transi- high reliability and safety. In particular, low- smoke, zero-halogen jackets for marine- petroleum supply ? owing – to ensure tion of equipment from subcontractors to certi? ed cable are a safety “game changer” they have a highly reliable, safe commu- the ship or rig builder, and helps avoid for o