TEK TALK Presented by TREND Networks

Step into TEK TALK as Gordon is joined by James Vian for a practical introduction to security networks and the core systems that help protect today’s connected buildings. In this episode, we break down the fundamentals of electronic security and explain how CCTV, access control, safety systems, and network infrastructure all fit together. Whether you work in commercial networks, telecommunications...

In this episode of TEK TALK, Gordon is joined by Dan, Product Innovations Director, for a practical look at IEEE Ethernet standards, chipsets, cabling categories, and how modern networks achieve faster speeds over copper and fiber infrastructure. For installers, technicians, consultants, and network professionals, understanding IEEE is important because it helps explain how devices communicate, wh...

In this episode of TEK TALK, we’re joined by Antoni from ALO Electrical and Security Limited for a practical conversation on what it really takes to deliver reliable security, Wi-Fi, structured cabling, and networked systems across modern sites. Drawing on real-world experience across domestic, commercial, and specialist environments, Antoni shares valuable insight into the day-to-day challenges c...

In this episode of TEK TALK, Gordon is joined by Sean from Saepio to explore one of the most important and rapidly evolving topics in today’s connected world: cybersecurity. From commercial networks to data centres and business applications, cybersecurity plays a critical role in protecting the systems and data that organisations rely on every day. This episode provides a broad, practical overview...

In this episode of TEK TALK, Gordon is joined once again by Dan Barrera, Product Innovation Director at TREND Networks, to explore the latest developments in ISO (International Organization for Standardization) telecommunications standards and what they mean for the future of network infrastructure. Building on a previous discussion around TIA, this episode shifts focus to ISO and how its global,...

In this episode of TEK TALK, Gordon is joined by Dan Barrera Product Innovation Director at TREND and an active member of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), to discuss the latest developments in telecommunications standards and what they mean for the future of network infrastructure. Drawing on insights gained from regular TIA standards meetings, Dan provides a unique insider persp...

In this episode of TEK TALK, Gordon is joined by Nick from HellermannTyton to discuss one of the most overlooked, but most important, parts of network infrastructure: pathways and cable management. As networks expand, more cabling, fibre, power, security systems, wireless access points, and intelligent building services are added into the same environments. Without the right pathway design, these...

Welcome to the very first episode of TEK TALK - the brand-new podcast from TREND Networks where we explore the technology, innovation, and industry expertise powering modern network infrastructure. In this debut episode, we go behind the iconic blue testers to uncover the story of how TREND Networks and The Blue Testers came to life. Joining us is Dan Barrera, who shares the journey behind the dev...