The pervasiveness of Wi-Fi and fast mobile networks has led to the assumption that physical cables are on the way out. On the contrary, next-gen wireless is driving demand for wired connectivity, […]
Wiring up the data centers of China
Global Passive Optical Lan Market to reach Market Size of US$103.4 Bn by 2024
The market for passive optical LAN (POL) is poised for substantial growth in the coming years, registering a double-digit CAGR through the forecast period. Escalating bandwidth requirements, coupled with the energy efficient […]
Facebook Boosts Mojo for Hot Atlanta Data Center Market
An illustration of the 970,000 square foot first phase of the Facebook Data Center in Newton County, Georgia. (Image: Facebook) Atlanta has emerged as the hot new destination for data centers. This […]
The Cost of Network Inadequacies
The performance of telecom/IT systems and increasing reliance on data means that inadequacies within a network can lead to expensive business costs. This article examines the Citrix-sponsored research by Tech Research Asia […]
How Wild West stories helped me appreciate Automated Fiber Inspection
This past year, I’ve become hooked on Wild West stories. I owe this new obsession to streaming video services; as they all seem to be churning out new shows that take us […]
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 […]
CommScope, Clearfield Agree to Patent Lawsuit Settlement
CommScope, a global leader in infrastructure solutions for communications networks, and Clearfield, Inc., the specialist in fiber management and connectivity platforms for communications providers, have agreed to terms of a settlement that […]
The Future Needs Passive Optical LAN
“With the increase in IoT and mobility, the demand for connectivity will continue to experience unprecedented growth in enterprise environments. This is creating a timely need to re-evaluate the network backbone technology […]
VIAVI Reports on the State of 5G Trials and Deployments Worldwide
VIAVI Solutions released new industry data on the State of 5G Trials around the globe. As mobile operators race to deliver next-generation services for subscribers and IoT connectivity, the pace of 5G […]
CommScope may see benefits from fiber, spectrum deployments, says analyst
CommScope could be the benefactor of service providers’ wireless spectrum rollouts and fiber network expansion efforts in the coming year. Barclays said in a research note that these new network expansions could […]
