Drop fiber repair kit saves time and money by simplifying fiber optic cable repairs. Tempo Communications has announced the launch of a Drop Fiber Repair Kit (DFR100), which conveniently and cost-effectively allows the fiber technician to repair and protect fiber optic cables. The IP68-rated DFR100 houses and protects up to 12 fusion splices and two […]
HUBER+SUHNER is partnering with Comtec, one of the United Kingdom’s largest Value Added Distributors of IP infrastructure, to provide smart, simple and scalable fibre optic solutions for communication networks in both the carrier and enterprise markets. As a leading supplier of high-quality communications systems across the data centre, LAN, WAN and access network markets, HUBER+SUHNER […]
R&M is equipping 35,000 schools in Japan with Cat. 6A connection technology to access high-speed networks. R&M, the globally active developer and provider of cabling systems for high-quality network infrastructures, is supporting Japan in the transformation of its education system. As part of the GIGA (Global Innovation Gateway for All) School project, Japan is currently […]
As industries increasingly digitalize, the need for reliable data cables is critical. Mark Froggatt, Technical Director at BASEC, outlines the importance of obtaining third party certification when it comes to data communication cables and discusses how the role of cable testing helps ensure only high-quality cable is used within the communications market. In a world […]
Improving network architecture to allow for Digital Transformation is becoming a top priority for business leaders. Rudolf Dück, CIO at UKSH, tells us how the healthcare and research institute put the digitalisation of healthcare and work processes at the heart of its project with Aruba to create a fully reliable network. The University Hospital of […]
Broadcom has announced the availability of the industry’s first Gen 7 64Gb/s Fibre Channel switching platforms — the Brocade X7 Directors and G720 Switch, that are foundational infrastructure for the on-demand data centre. Additionally, the company has announced the industry’s first 64Gb/s Fibre Channel optical transceiver that is being qualified for use in Brocade switches and Emulex […]
Ray Hagen, Global Product Line Manager at ProLabs, offers his advice on how to keep infrastructure projects on schedule as a result of having a good data centre management approach. Experienced data centre managers understand all too well that issues with a single cable can delay the deployment of a new system by not only […]
A new undersea cable with a bandwidth of 126 Tbps, the highest of any serving Vietnam currently, is set to become operational next year. The Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) said it is collaborating with China Mobile International, Singapore’s Singtel, Indonesia’s Telin, Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom and South Korea’s SK Broadband to lay the Southeast […]
Emtelle, a global manufacturer of pre-connectorised, blown fibre cable and ducted network solutions, announced it has acquired 16,000m2 of land located adjacent to its manufacturing plant in Erfurt, Germany. The news follows the manufacturer’s recent investment in its production capabilities with the purchase of two new extrusion lines at the Erfurt manufacturing facility. This latest […]
The UK’s Government’s Digital Infrastructure Minister, Matt Warman, is seeking views on changing regulations to make infrastructure sharing easier for broadband companies. This would open up access for broadband network operators to house their equipment on ‘passive’ infrastructure owned and used by other telecoms companies. Passive infrastructure includes utility ducts, poles, masts, pipes, inspection chambers, […]
