Nokia has unveiled a line of optical transport platforms designed to meet the needs of enterprises who want their own fiber-optic networks. The portfolio aims to provide simple, low-cost transport when paired […]
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Should copper be retired?
USTelecom CEO on copper retirement: “Every dollar spent patching up a copper network is a dollar that can’t be spent on delivering more reliable, faster technologies to more Americans – especially those […]
Tools for Network Cabling Architects, Consultants and Designers
Are you a designer, consultant or architect? Fluke has a page just for you to help you design and test next-gen cabling systems. Read the source article at flukenetworks.com
Wireless Connectivity—Equal to Water, Power, Gas?
In some ways, the wireless revolution of the past 20 years has been one of history’s quietest innovations. Consider how quickly and effortlessly wireless users have adopted the once-fantastical notion of universal […]
Trends in disruptive data centers
Like all tech-based industries, data centers that disrupt the status quo, that take the lead will succeed. Those that procrastinate and cling to the past will fall behind. One of the trends […]
Colocation vs. Cloud: What’s the difference and how do you choose the right one for you?
Once a business has decided to outsource its IT operations it is faced with two options: colocation or cloud. This article discusses the tradeoffs. Tweeted by @VirtusDCs https://twitter.com/VirtusDCs/status/930383570224451584 Read the source article […]
Touring Equinix’s State-of-the-Art DC12 Data Center
Equinix’s new International Business ExchangeTM (IBX®) data center, named DC12, will enable enterprises and government agencies to address new opportunities in the digital economy – and its location in Loudoun County is […]
Webinar: “Four-Pair Power over Ethernet Deployment: Standards, Performance & Challenge
The new needs on Power over Ethernet deployment for up to 100 Watts energized over 4 pairs has generated many concerns regarding standards, safety, installation, energy efficiency, data transmission performance and the […]
eSelector helps you select fiber access terminals
Select your ideal fiber access terminals with CommScope’s eSelector. Read the source article at CommScope.com
Fiber End Faces Must Be Clean
Cleaning fiber end faces is critical. But unless you remember to actually do it EVERY time it won’t be effective. Read the source article at Twitter