Hurricane Florence ravaged North Carolina and South Carolina last month. Because I live in South Carolina and commute to CommScope’s corporate office in Hickory, NC, I monitored all the weather forecasts—they didn’t […]
I tend to use the word “hybridity” often when helping customers navigate a multi-cloud world in which data could reside in the public cloud, on-premises, or somewhere in-between. Hybridity refers to the […]
In recent years, passive optical LANs have gained significant popularity as an alternative to horizontal copper structured cabling in a variety of enterprise spaces. The technology brings fiber out of the riser […]
The condition and characteristics of fiber optic connectors greatly affects the performance of an installed fiber optic link. High connector loss (e.g., insertion loss), low return loss, or high reflectance will impair […]
Merriam-Webster defines cloud computing as the practice of storing regularly used computer data on multiple servers that can be accessed through the Internet. I think of cloud computing like a revolving sushi […]
Learn how to route patch cords, assemble a Secure Keyed LC connector housing, choose the right audio amplifier, and terminate a fan-out kit — all from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. We’ve […]
Whether you’re considering moving your data center, offloading some of your applications to the cloud or completing an upgrade in your current data center, it is paramount to understand crucial components of […]
Today’s intelligent buildings have some of the latest technology deployed inside, which is causing ICT designers to re-consider traditional installation practices. For example, previously, the majority of network computing devices were in […]
Viavi Solutions released version 17.5 of Observer, a popular NPMD ( Network Performance Managment and Diagnostics) tool earlier this week. Observer 17.5 has features such as end-user experience scores, full 100 GB […]
Businesses rely on data centers for 24/7 connectivity; to uphold federal codes and regulations; and to ensure resiliency, performance and more—all so they can stick to meeting the demands of their customers. […]
