Wireless network cabling has changed significantly in the 4G, soon-to-be 5G, era. In the earlier generations of wireless, the most common cell site design had big, bulky base station radios at the […]
The Future of Wireless Is Still Wired
Liz Goldsmith
The promise and reality of Google Fiber
If smiling politicians were a barometer, the January 2015 press conference to trumpet Google Fiber’s selection of Atlanta as its next fiber city could’ve been the region’s biggest announcement since the city […]
ConnectorMax solution tests MPO polarity, continuity, connector cleanliness
EXFO recently introduced the ConnectorMax MPO Link Test Solution, which it describes as “an automated test solution that combines testing of polarity, continuity and connector cleanliness—the critical tests needed to validate multifiber […]
Data Center Design: Your Guide for Security & Compliance
One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to data center design. Finding a proper facility that is equipped with everything you need to secure your data can be difficult. At the […]
Sumitomo launches 72-fiber bundle for FutureFlex air-blown line
Utilizing the proprietary Freeform Ribbon technology and part of the company’s FutureFlex air-blown fiber product line, the new 72-fiber bundle is qualified for both outdoor and indoor (riser and plenum) use. Read […]
10 dumb things smart people do when testing network cabling systems
While anyone who installs, tests and certifies a network cabling plant knows the importance of meeting standards performance parameters and ensuring application support, even the best of us can make mistakes that […]
A new era of flexibility: networking priorities for data center professionals
Companies are looking to their IT departments lead for digital transformation initiatives that can reduce operational costs, drive efficiencies, and ultimately, fuel innovation strategies that can help them keep pace with new […]
Data Center 101: Mastering the Basics of the Data Center Industry
This report explores the different data center types available to your clients. These include Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), private equity-backed companies, publicly owned companies, telecommunications providers, private IT companies, and more. Read the […]
Case Study: Industrial Construction Saving Time and Money with a Reliable Grounding System and Improved Installation Tools
Panduit helps an industrial contractor quickly reduce deployment time while increasing productivity and worker safety. Read the source article at Panduit
Bi-directional OTDR Testing
Industry standards require that fiber OTDR certification be done in both directions that’s because testing in just one direction can lead to false failures or even strange results like gainers. Experts know […]
