The 2nd concrete sign of DC network transformation is deployment topology that leverages core & pod design principles. A pod is a self-contained unit of compute, network and storage; in our context, […]
Design For Living: Fiber Optic Network Design | EC Mag
Last month, I discussed the growing pains I have seen in fiber optics. Some of the problems have been issues with incompetent subcontractors, but poor network design seems to cause just as […]
Updated Educational Facilities Design Standard Now Available from BICSI
The latest ICT design standard for educational facilities is now availalbe for purchase: ANSI/BICSI 001-2017, Information and Communication Technology Systems Design and Implementation Best Practices for Educational Institutions and Facilities! This new […]
Innovation Talk: Enterprise Networking for the Digital Economy
Join Cisco for an Innovation Talk on February 21st. Enterprise Networking for the Digital Economy: Digitization is placing unprecedented demands on IT, in particular on networks. Today’s digital businesses need for advanced […]
Tellabs Optical LAN adds indoor and outdoor Optical Network Terminals and Advanced Software Package enhancements with Software Release SR29.1
Tellabs Optical LAN adds indoor and outdoor Optical Network Terminals and Advanced Software Package enhancements with Software Release SR29.1 Tellabs Optical LAN series Software Release SR29.1 is generally available and shipping in […]
Setting the Standards for Connected and Efficient Buildings
In the telecom, intelligent building and cabling industries, standards development organizations demonstrate considerable cooperation by providing viable solutions for growing communication needs. There are always numerous new and updated standards in development. […]
‘A’ is for Architecture — Enterprise Communications Architecture, That Is – Post – No Jitter
Happy New Year! 2017 is going to be a great year, but a year full of change. Traditional enterprise communications, particularly as provided by IP PBXes with desk phones, will still work, […]
Designing a Reliable Cabling Infrastructure for Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals and other medical facilities face the daunting challenges of managing information. As patient records, diagnostic information, and even the operating theater all increasingly rely on networked electronics, the amount of data […]