Belden
Electrical wires and optical fibers
Company Overview
Belden Inc. is a global provider of comprehensive, end-to-end networking solutions, specializing in connecting people, information, and ideas. With over 120 years of operational history, Belden focuses on enabling IT/OT convergence, digital transformation, and ensuring data integrity across various industrial and enterprise environments. The company's mission is to unlock possibilities for its customers by building secure, sustainable, and resilient digital foundations, adapting to evolving technological landscapes such as Industry 4.0.
Products and Services
Belden offers a diverse portfolio encompassing industrial networking, cybersecurity, and connectivity solutions. Key offerings include Industrial Edge solutions like OpEdge hardware and Belden Horizon Data Operations (BHDO) for real-time data processing and analytics at the edge of the network. Through connected brands like CloudRail, Belden facilitates seamless OT-to-cloud connectivity, supporting over 300 industrial protocols for efficient data ingestion and contextualization. Cybersecurity is addressed with macmon Network Access Control (NAC) and Secure Defined Perimeter (SDP) for network visibility and granular access control, alongside Tofino Xenon Industrial Security Appliances and Hirschmann industrial firewalls that provide robust, multi-layered network protection.
The company provides an extensive range of physical layer infrastructure, including advanced copper cabling (e.g., DataTuff Industrial Ethernet, REVConnect Category cables) and innovative fiber optic solutions (e.g., OptiTuff Mini Fiber Cable with ruggedized thermoplastic armor, DuetConnect Hybrid, Fault-Managed Power System/Class 4 cables). Its portfolio also features I/O systems from Lumberg Automation, a wide array of managed and unmanaged switches from Hirschmann, and industrial/IIoT routers from NetModule and ProSoft Technology for reliable data transmission. These solutions are engineered to support critical infrastructure across demanding sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, energy, and mass transportation.
Strategic Differentiators
Belden distinguishes itself through its commitment to innovation, exemplified by its Customer Innovation Centers (CICs) which offer tailored solutions, proof-of-concept validation, and customized training to address unique technical challenges. The company emphasizes network resilience, high availability, and advanced security measures to protect against disruptions and cyber threats, ensuring continuous operations. Belden's vendor-agnostic approach, coupled with its deep expertise and global presence, positions it as a trusted partner capable of delivering adaptable and reliable solutions that maximize data value and drive smarter decision-making in an increasingly connected world.
