Laser Components has released the first handheld tool for the automated inspection of each single fiber of MPO and other multifiber connectors: the FiberChek Sidewinder by VIAVI Solutions. A pass/fail analysis of […]
Automated multi-fiber connector inspection can be done in less than 12 sec with FiberChek Sidewinder
Do we really need another data center facility standard?
Last week an announcement was made that the QTS Data Centers facility in Chicago received the UL3223 certification. The immediate questions which floated around in the industry was multi-fold; Why is UL, an […]
Why the Data Center Industry Urgently Needs More Women
The Department of Labor reports that women represent 47 percent of the overall workforce. While some careers boast a majority of women, they only have 26 percent representation among computer and information […]
Cobham to Sell Avionics Test Division to VIAVI
VIAVI Solutions will purchase Cobham’s wireless test and measurement and AvComm connectivity branches for $455 million. Both company’s boards have approved the sale, which is expected to close later this year pending […]
5 Tips for Better IT Security in 2018
Every day an estimated 2.5 quintillion bytes of data is generated, with no sign of slowing. Complicating matters is the constant barrage of threats ranging from malware to human error—and the plethora […]
EXFO acquires Astellia
EXFO announced that the company has acquired 97.44% of the share capital and at least 95.07% of the voting rights of Astellia, a global leader in the performance analysis of mobile networks […]
North American Ethernet cable market growing at 17.7% CAGR: Analyst – Cabling Install
The Ethernet cable market size is projected to reach $376 million by 2022 from $121 million in 2015, growing at a CAGR of 17.7% from 2016 to 2022, according to the new […]
Inspect Before You Connect: Episode 12 – The Importance of Documenting Fiber Inspection Results – Products – VIAVI Solutions / Video
This episode continues to explore the requirements of the IEC-61300-3-35 standard that defines fiber endface inspection criteria and explain why documentation of results has become so popular. Read the source article at […]
What is 5G beamforming?
This blog post is part of a series called “CommScope Definitions,” in which we will explain common terms in communications network infrastructure. For next-generation wireless networks such as 5G, beamforming will be […]
Walking And Learning: Take a Look at Fiber Optics Around You
I like to walk. Always have. It’s low-impact, highly effective exercise that keeps you healthy and, if you keep your eyes open, helps you learn about what’s happening in the world around […]
