AFL has enhanced its current MicroCore product line by adding the Ruggedized MicroCore and Ruggedized MicroCore with SpiderWeb Ribbon Technology models to its existing offering. Positioned as an ideal alternative to traditional inside plant central loose tube ribbon cable, “both cables eliminate concerns associated with edge fiber stresses due to preferential bend of encapsulated ribbons,” says the company.
Coupled with the rise of connected things within smart buildings, many firms have embarked on a new kind of digital transformation that relies on the promise of IoT devices and the data they generate to create a better working environment. So how do you use this data to shift the paradigm from reactive to proactive and really harness the true potential of these emerging technologies? In this webinar, you’ll learn how to get the most from your IoT investments and go beyond mere efficiency.
Connectivity Wireless leads a discussion with thought leaders from Rubenstein Partners and EDGE Technologies on developing a smart infrastructure today to support the smart buildings of tomorrow.
Better technology is one reason why computing is again becoming more distributed. Devices at the edge, from smartphones to machinery on the shop floor, are becoming more intelligent. Equipped with powerful processors, they can now tackle computing problems that a few years ago needed a fully loaded server. As for software, its increased flexibility means it can function well on the edge. Many applications are now “virtualised”, meaning they exist separately from any specific type of hardware: code can thus be packaged in digital “containers” and easily moved around within data centres—and, increasingly, closer to the edge.
You’ve probably heard all the buzz about edge data centers. Don’t worry – this doesn’t mean you’ll be testing fiber links while hanging on the side of cliff. But while you might be testing in new spaces, edge data centers won’t really change what you’re already testing.So what exactly is an edge data center, anyway? Let’s take a closer look. First off, remember that edge data centers are still data centers, only smaller.
Consistent IoT security requires a consistent and comprehensive security strategy. Fortinet’s John Maddison discusses five crucial elements of IoT edge security and explains how, tied together, they build a unified, interconnected, responsive system.
