Passive optical LANs reduce network points of vulnerability and improve network security both at the electronics level as well as across the cabling infrastructure.
For network security, it’s time to consider passive optical LAN
Liz Goldsmith
New ways to install fiber in old buildings and homes
As fiber to the home (FTTH) builds accelerate globally to meet growing bandwidth needs, service providers are looking to install optical fiber not just to, but also into the home for residential subscribers. For residents and businesses in buildings, optical fiber also will be installed throughout the building to reach each subscriber’s unit. Placing fiber deep inside the living unit connected to an indoor optical network terminal (ONT) for each subscriber facilitates access to power outlets, and Wi-Fi coverage, so that subscribers can enjoy gigabit speeds and beyond
SMART BUILDINGS TECHNOLOGY PREMIERES NEW WEBSITE
Endeavor Business Media introduced a “preview” launch of Smart Buildings Technology, a new brand created to serve the ecosystem that brings integrated intelligence to new construction and existing buildings. Comprised of a digital magazine, website, and newsletters, Smart Buildings Technology’s focus is on making disparate systems work together effectively across technologies, building systems, internal organizations, and professional trades serving smart buildings.
Structured cabling solutions are key to addressing increasing demands on data centers
As the transition to a digital world continues, the pressure is on for data centers to meet the increased connectivity challenges this transition brings. Data centers must be scalable, faster and more efficient, which is driving the development of fiber-optic cable management systems. The Internet of Things is creating unprecedented demand on fixed networks, while the rise in cloud computing traffic, content delivery networks and edge computing are also having a significant impact.
IO-Link and Single Pair Ethernet, two recent networking protocols for improved industrial connectivity
Industrial improvement and efficient transformation allow you to remain competitive. In this article, we look at two keys areas of IO-Link and Single Pair Ethernet and how they support IIoT deployments and deliver Industry 4.0 effectiveness.
Leveraging Single Pair Ethernet In Building Automation
There are numerous efforts to take Ethernet to the edge devices but network fragmentation has resulted in multiple communication networks coexisting in building automation – heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) applications use Modbus, access control uses BACnet, lighting uses LonWorks and fire safety uses Ethernet. Single Pair Ethernet offers a simplified solution that could support all these devices and offer direct accessibility for the control system, status updates, predictive maintenance, standardized hardware and interoperability across various systems.
New Tech Tuesdays — Single-Pair Ethernet Networking Proves Less Is More
Single-pair Ethernet (SPE) is a case where less is more: an Ethernet connection with one pair of streamlined wires rather than two or four pairs. This means power and data can digitally […]
Is IO-Link with Single Pair Ethernet the Future?
20 meters. That is the maximum distance between an IO-Link master port and an IO-Link device using a standard prox cable. By using SPE, we gain the Ethernet cable length advantage. So, instead of being limited to 20 meters, your IO-Link cabling could stretch to 100 meters! Imagine the opportunities that opens in industrial applications. It is possible that even longer runs will be achievable.
How Smart Environments Will Take Shape Post-COVID-19 –
The economic and social disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has also affected the way the Internet of Things (IoT) will be used in smart…
Smart Buildings & Facilities Management | Disruptive Technologies’ Erik Fossum Faervaag
In episode 11 of the Let’s Connect! Podcast, Erik Fossum Færevaag, Founder and President of Disruptive Technologies, joins host Ken Briodagh to talk about Smart Buildings and Facilities Management. In particular, they look at how the commercial real estate industry needs to evolve with the help of IoT solutions.
