Like the TIA and ISO, Fluke Networks promotes the use of the 1-cord method to set reference for fiber loss measurements. The 1-cord method is where a launch cord is attached to […]
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4 basic ‘how-to’ rules of fiber polarity
Understanding fiber polarity and how to connect a system with absolute certainty is key to a successful installation. The tricky part, however, is that there is no “right” way to approach fiber […]
Graybar names new VP of marketing and customer experience
Graybar recently announced the appointment of Craig Hogan as the distributor’s vice president – marketing and customer experience. Effective as of March 14, per a press release, ‘Hogan will lead Graybar’s marketing […]
Significant 400G growth won’t begin until 2019, says new Cignal AI forecast
Networking component and equipment market research company, Cignal AI has updated its growth forecast for the coherent 400G WDM market. Issued quarterly, the recent Optical Hardware Applications report covers the first quarter […]
Virtual experience of the most secure data centre in the world
A virtual reality tour is now available to allow people to experience the key benefits of the Green Mountain data center in Norway. Developed by a Helsinki-based company Teatime Research, the scenes […]
Modular data centers provide the infrastructure needed for the Edge
The development of prefabricated, modular data centers based on both established industry standards and reference architectures is increasing the number of pre-configured data center options available in the market today. This pre-integrated […]
Webinar: Field Testing Single Mode Fiber to support 100Gig and beyond for Campus and Data
This presentation will look at some of the requirements for field testing Single Mode fiber to make sure it will support the new applications you are planning to run on it. Starting […]
Webinar — Passive Optical LAN: State of the Market and What it Means to You – 1191467
Register today to learn about external and independent studies from Gartner, BSRIA and Hanover Research covering Passive Optical LAN technology, architectures and market adoption. Hear where Passive Optical LAN is gaining market […]
VCSEL Market Broadens over 2025
Vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) refers to a specialized laser diode that is envisaged to transform fiber optic communications in terms of improved efficiency and increased data speed. VCSELs offer several […]
Learn how rollable fiber optic ribbon helps with installation
Optical fiber rollable ribbons can roughly double fiber density versus using traditional outside plant cables, which makes these ribbons a very valuable tool in the network designer’s toolbox. In fact, rollable ribbon […]
