Cabling large-scale data centers should be called “fibering.” The demand for fiber in data centers is ever-increasing, as the public’s hunger for more bandwidth and electronic services grows. Today’s hyperscale data centers […]
Innovations in cabling large-scale data centers
The role of fiber in 5G networks
Gigabit high speeds, and low-latency cellular capabilities are fast approaching. This invariably requires the use of fiber optics to minimize the time-to-market of massive small cell deployments—a major milestone for the roadmap […]
Duke, MCNC building $10M Triangle fiber network; private sector firms can use it at ‘competitive prices’ | WRAL TechWire
MCNC and Duke University are partnering to put in place a $10 million fiber optic cable ring throughout the Triangle that they say will bolster internet speed and reliability for local governments, […]
What is a Meet-Me Room? It’s the Most Important Room in Your Data Center
The meet-me room (MMR) is typically found with the data center, both co-location and owner operated. It provides a managed and secure space for interconnection of carrier services to the facility and […]
Gigabit internet deployments surge 38% since May 2017
The volume of gigabit internet deployments has increased by 38 percent since May 2017, according to a report. Gigabit internet is available to 301 million people across 49 countries, representing 4.2 percent […]
90% of fibre deployments drive gigabit Internet globally
Gigabit Internet is now available to 301 million people across 49 countries, according to the latest data in the Gigabit Monitor from VIAVI Solutions. The volume of gigabit Internet deployments has increased […]
What’s The Lifetime of a Fiber Optic Cable?
Cable manufacturers have generally made fiber optic cable for a lifetime of 20+ years and in the last decade or so we’ve been told that 40 years is reasonable for a cable. […]
CommScope highlights fiber fundamentals
Whether its used for metro capacity, backhaul or inside a building, fiber is a cornerstone of global communications networks. CommScope is a major player in fiber, as well as many other telecom […]
How Big Batteries at Data Centers Could Replace Power Plants
Battery systems intended as backups may help companies like Microsoft increasingly employ renewable energy. Engineers are studying whether battery systems can be used to help grid operators smooth out the small spikes […]
On-Demand Connectivity: Colocation’s Secret Weapon
Look for operators that provide on-demand data center services to help advance your hybrid IT transformation. In this edition of Voices of the Industry, Randy Rowland, President of Data Center Services at Cyxtera, explores how choosing […]
