Telecommunications and computer technology encompasses active and passive components for IT, data and voice communication within organisations. Key areas include telephone systems (traditional telecoms systems, IP/VoIP systems, hybrid systems) and network technology comprising switches, routers, firewalls and Wi-Fi access points.
The server hardware sector includes rack servers, tower servers, storage systems (SAN, NAS) and backup solutions. Other components include UPS systems, data centre air conditioning, server racks and structured cabling.
Leading manufacturers include Cisco, Avaya, Mitel, HP/HPE, Dell, Auerswald, Innovaphone, Fujitsu, IBM/Lenovo and, in the networking sector, Juniper, Aruba, Allied Telesis and Ubiquiti.
These components are used in corporate IT infrastructures, data centres, the cloud and hosting industry, by IT system integrators, and in medium-sized enterprises for the in-house operation of their communications infrastructure.