Why multimode fiber cabling for 40 Gbps over eight parallel fibers is still being discussed baffles me. Recent data shows 40 Gbps never has taken off. There has even been a new […]
Opportunities Abound: Fiber Update Entering 2019
Liz Goldsmith
Testing a Modular Plug Terminated Link (MPTL)
Modular Plug Terminated Links (MPTL) are now part of the ANSI/TIA-568-D.2 standard. This approach eliminates the need for extra equipment cords and wall plates when installing devices such as security cameras and […]
Pixie dust and 5G
US FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr is passionate about winning the race to 5G. He understands what it takes for service providers to get a network up and running. That enthusiasm was shared […]
Cabling for Healthcare is a Critical Concern
Whether you are designing an infrastructure for a single doctor’s office or a healthcare campus, the cabling and connectivity you select for the network becomes a critical factor for a healthy network. […]
Exploring the final frontier for data centres | The Stack
Is space the final frontier for data center deployment? The cost outlook for larger scale, space-based compute and storage is improving. Private space flight is driving prices down. Innovations like simplified rocket […]
TIA Launches Task Group to Develop Industry Standards for Edge Data Centers
TIA launched a new standards task group to develop industry best practices for Edge Data Centers. The task group, under TR-42.1 Premises Telecommunications Infrastructure, will be co-chaired by Cindy Montstream, Director of […]
Field Installable Splice-On LC Connectors – Nexans
Nexans field installable splice-on LC connectors provide a quick and easy solution for terminating 250 or 900-micron fiber at the data center or enterprise network location. The total installation time per connector […]
Dos and don’ts when working in a data center
What are the top factors to consider when working in a data center? Whether it be modernizing an existing data center, scaling up to meet business needs, or building completely new network […]
Dark fiber lays groundwork for long-distance earthquake detection
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have figured out a way to overcome these hurdles by turning parts of a 13,000-mile-long testbed of ‘dark fiber,’ […]
How the cabling industry can prepare for 5G
Consumers currently utilize so much data with regular internet use as well as streaming and the increased connectivity needed for the Internet of Things (IoT). Over time, more information will need to […]
