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Webinar: Leveraging new technologies to drive down TCO
As we migrate to 40G and beyond, there has never been so much choice in terms of fiber, switch and transceiver technology. Making the right infrastructure choice now can help deliver […]
Optical fiber is stronger than steel
#DidYouKnow optical fiber is stronger than steel, yet thinner than a human hair? Learn how we invented the first low-loss fiber 40+ years ago and how it’s used to transmit voice, data, […]
SkinnyPatch 6 UTP Modular Cords
SkinnyPatch Cat 6 cords. Reduced cable diameter improves bend radius, simplifies cord routing/management. Read the source article at siemon.com
Free Printed Fiber Test & Troubleshooting Handbook
This handbook covers the fundamentals of how to inspect and clean, test, troubleshoot and document fiber cabling infrastructure installations. Many best practices are highlighted that lead to the right fiber certification process. […]
Webinar: Fiber Optics 101
Nothing has changed the world of communications as much as the development and implementation of fiber optics. Made from either glass or plastic, optical fibers are roughly the diameter of a human […]
Molex & Samtec collaborate on next-gen data center solutions
The two companies announces a Licensed Source Agreement which brings together innovations that provide a new generation of solutions to meet the evolving needs of 56G and 112G data speeds. Read the […]
Webinar: LAN Standards, News & Trends: 2018 Update
Join FOTC Standards Chair Cindy Montstream for an update on structured cabling standards. Attendees will earn one BICSI CEC. Read the source article at BrightTALK
Two Ways to Cut Fiber Test Time in Half
As more fiber networks are planned for deployment, providers are seeking ways to make fiber installation and maintenance more effective and efficient. In our experience, most fiber test times for installation and/or […]
Who decided the dimensions of data center racks? Go back 100 years!
The connection between railway switching and data centers may seem unlikely for most, but many point to the width of a train car as a major influencer of IT racks’ and enclosures’ […]
