<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>R.E.S. Sales Professionals — Resources</title><description>Technical articles on structured cabling, fiber optic, and copper infrastructure from R.E.S. Sales Professionals.</description><link>https://ressalespro.com/</link><item><title>Why BICSI Certification Matters for Your Cabling Project</title><link>https://ressalespro.com/resources/why-bicsi-certification-matters/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ressalespro.com/resources/why-bicsi-certification-matters/</guid><description>BICSI standards ensure your structured cabling installation meets industry best practices. Here&apos;s why specifying a BICSI-credentialed installer protects your investment.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Standards</category><author>Dick Stearns</author></item><item><title>Copper vs. Fiber: Choosing the Right Cable for Commercial Buildings</title><link>https://ressalespro.com/resources/copper-vs-fiber-commercial-buildings/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ressalespro.com/resources/copper-vs-fiber-commercial-buildings/</guid><description>Both copper and fiber have their place in modern building infrastructure. We break down when to spec each — and when a hybrid approach makes the most sense.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Technical</category><author>Dick Stearns</author></item><item><title>Understanding Cat 6A: When Do You Actually Need It?</title><link>https://ressalespro.com/resources/understanding-cat-6a/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ressalespro.com/resources/understanding-cat-6a/</guid><description>Cat 6A supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet over 100 meters, but it&apos;s not always necessary. Learn when Cat 6A is the right spec and when Cat 6 or fiber is a better fit.</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Technical</category><author>Dick Stearns</author></item></channel></rss>