Selecting the right network infrastructure is a critically important decision. In this fast changing industry, making the right decision now can pay big dividends later. That’s why Berk-Tek built The TEK Center, […]
The TEK Center – Nexans
Specialty Optical Fiber Coatings: Weathering the “Storm”
Different applications and optical fiber types present varying requirements for fiber coatings. When specialty optical fibers are used in demanding conditions, the fibers require coatings that are sustainable when subjected to harsh […]
Multitenant data center solutions
Multitenant data centers (MTDCs) are a smart way to grow the capabilities of your colocation IT infrastructure and control costs at the same time. But, just like moving into a new apartment, […]
NEMA revises several cable installation standards to comply with 2017 NEC – Cabling Install
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has revised the NEMA RV 4-2016 Application Guidelines for Service-Entrance Cable and NEMA RV 1-2016 Application and Installation Guidelines for Armored Cable and Metal-Clad Cable standards […]
NEMA revises harmonized standard for metal cable tray systems – Cabling Install
On May 25, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published the NEMA VE 1-2017 Metal Cable Tray Systems standard. NEMA VE 1 specifies requirements for metal cable trays and associated fittings designed […]
Is your fiber infrastructure ready for 100 GbE?
What a difference a year makes. In 2016, I blogged about the 100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) technology and the myriad of transceiver options that were available at the time. Fast forward to […]
Offload Your Internet Traffic at the Digital Edge
blog.equinix.com – People are increasingly engaging digitally with smart devices at work, in their homes and even in what they wear. This digital transformation is exponentially increasing the mobile, interactive app… Tweeted […]
Cable companies consider coherent optics
Modern hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) cable access networks are very different to their original home television delivery-focussed incarnation, observes Alberto Campos, distinguished technologist at CableLabs, in Louisville, Colorado. ‘Broadcast TV demand has […]
Growth and Profitability in Optical Networking
At OFC this year, the industry’s focus was not just on the newest and greatest optical technologies, but also on the health of the industry in general. This topic was front and […]
AT&T’s Veronica Bloodworth receives 14th Annual FTTXcellence Award – Lightwave
Veronica Bloodworth, senior vice president of construction and engineering for AT&T Services Inc., was named recipient of the 14th Annual FTTXcellence award at the 2017 Fiber Connect event in Orlando, FL. Presented […]
