Optical fibers, which transmit information as pulses of light through flexible transparent cables, are key components not only for long-distance communication but also for medical diagnostics, sensing applications, and emerging quantum technologies. […]
Super- and Anti-Principal-Modes in Multimode Waveguides
Fiber Connectors: When a speck of dust looms as large as an iceberg
When the RMS Titanic floated out of its drydock in 1911, its architect and owners hailed it as “unsinkable” and the most advanced ship of its time. But on the fateful night […]
Webinar: What to Expect in 2018
We transformed Lightwave magazine’s “Annual Technology Forecast” into a webcast that will look at what will be hot in various areas of optical communications in 2018. From carrier networks to data center […]
3 Steps to Success as a Trusted Contractor (Part 2)
In part two of this blog series, the client returns to ask for further details and a technical design to confirm that your proposal is going to work and solve their problem […]
ClimaCell Bags $15M to Predict Weather from Wireless Network Signals
ClimaCell, a Boston-based weather tech startup that today announced a $15 million Series A funding round led by Canaan Partners. The company uses software to measure the ways in which weather impacts […]
Ericsson predicts a billion 5G subscriptions by 2023
The November edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report forecasts there will be one billion 5G subscriptions for enhanced mobile broadband by 2023. Expected to be deployed first in dense urban areas, 5G […]
Telecommunications Industry Changes: What’s Next
What’s happening in the telecommunications industry today is explosive — three-dimensional growth on all fronts, making it challenging for enterprises to determine the best strategic course forward. This study looks at what […]
Network Behavior Traffic Analysis
When there are traffic abnormalities on the network, it’s imperative to be able to quickly identify the root-cause and remediate the problem. Observer Apex Reporter is able to do so in minutes […]
Inspect Before You Connect: Episode 4 – The Importance of Inspecting New Fiber Connectors
This episode explains why inspecting new fiber connectors is so important. Tyler and Brian explain how even brand-new fiber connectors can become contaminated, even when they have protective dust caps and are […]
New requirements for enterprise in-building wireless
As the world moves toward implementing LTE Enhanced and 5G mobile wireless technologies, buildings of all types will need in-building wireless systems to provide strong coverage and capacity. While mobile operators have […]