As we explore the advantages of Fiber to the Desktop (FTTD),it is also important to focus on the significant upgrade in levels of security that it provides. While many standards bodies focus […]
Liz Goldsmith
Direct-connect termination method to be recognized in TIA-568 standard document
During its February 2017 meeting, the TIA TR-42.7 subcommittee, which establishes standards related to twisted-pair cabling systems, agreed it will include the connection method sometimes call “direct-connect” in a normative annex to […]
CFOS/D: Online Fiber Design Training Course
This is a specialist certification covering fiber optic network design intended for network owners, IT personnel, facilities managers, network designers, inspectors, estimators, or technicians involved in the design or installation of fiber […]
Data Center Journal asks our CEO how to reduce data and network delay
Respected industry publication, Data Center Journal recently asked Bridgeworks for its thoughts on how to alleviate one of the biggest challenges associated with transferring large volumes of data across the WAN – […]
A New Way To View Fiber Optic Connectors
Microscopes are used for inspecting connectors for two primary purposes, checking polished ferrules during termination to ensure proper end finish and checking connectors in the field to determine if they are clean. […]
Call for interest: TIA cabling standards task group developing Places of Assembly specifications
The Places of Assembly Task Group—formed within the TIA’s TR-42.1 Subcommittee—is looking for volunteers to participate in a monthly call to identify unique requirements for large commercial spaces not addressed in other […]
IWCE 2017: Session: Fiber to the Antenna
Class participants will use the latest technology and equipment to learn to properly install, splice, terminate, test, and troubleshoot optical fiber networks for fiber-to-the-antenna applications. The content focuses on the integration and […]
TIA updating outside-plant, residential cabling standards
During the meeting of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) TR-42 Engineering Committee on Telecommunications Cabling Systems in February, the TR-42.1 Generic Telecommunications Cabling and Premises Cabling Subcommittee approved two project requests that […]
Analysis of Fiber Optic Cable Market Demand Overview by Production and Average Cost Price
The Fiber Optic Cable Market report shows the competitive situation among the top manufacturers, with sales, revenue and market share in 2015 and 2016 and the market by type and application, with […]
Webinar: A Step-by-Step Approach to DAS Deployment Testing
With the emergence of Enterprise-funded DAS deployments, and with the marriage of Fiber and RF for Active DAS networks – it is critical for Enterprise installers and their partners to clearly understand […]
