When tens of thousands of people gather on a single premises to watch a sporting event, communications infrastructure gets put to the test. Not the “plug-in-and-press-autotest” kind, but the real-world live kind, […]
Category 6A cabling expands its reach – Cabling Install
Although other technologies often take center stage in the Ethernet “ecosystem,” the cable types and connectors required to implement Ethernet’s increasing speeds are every bit as important-and often confusing. When viewed over […]
IWCS appoints Corning Optical, FOC chiefs to board
Guy Castonguay of Corning Optical Communications and Ben Waite of Fiber Optic Center (FOC) have been elected IWCS board members. Read the source article at cablinginstall.com
Did Facebook steal the design for its data center in Sweden?
Despite Facebook’s best efforts to get a trade-secrets theft lawsuit tossed, a federal judge is ruling that the social media giant must defend allegations that the company stole the design of its touted […]
Optimizing data center placement and network design to strengthen cloud computing
Traditionally, the rate information is transmitted does not consider the distance that data must travel, despite the fact that shorter distances can support higher rates. Yet as the traffic grows in volume […]
Data Center Cooling Advancements Let you Leave Your Jacket at Home
Data centers that used to be 55 degrees are now running comfortably at 75 degrees, which means your company is saving money, and y… Read the source article at Data Center Design
Passive Optical LANs Support IoT Growth – Association for Passive Optical LAN
From its initial role in improving logistics and inventory management to its now nearly ubiquitous presence in a variety of industries, the Internet of Things (IoT) has greatly influenced our day-to-day lives. […]
Where’s the link? – Cabling Install
There was a time when the cabling that connected the computer to its peripherals was considered part of the computer system. Seasoned industry veterans (aka “old people”) remember when there were cable […]
Where to use Zone Cabling
Zone cabling is ideal for supporting convergence of data and voice networks, wireless (WiFi) device uplink connections, and a wide range of sensors, control panels, and detectors for lighting, security, and other […]
Army Achieves 38% Reduction in Enterprise Data Centers Under Consolidation Plan
The U.S. Army has recorded a 38 percent reduction in the number of enterprise data centers as the military branch works to achieve its goal of 10 data repositories by 2025. The […]
