Decades ago, it was common practice for a business to keep with a single vendor. By doing this, a business ensured its IT infrastructure remained streamlined from end to end. However, many of the negative factors against a multi-vendor network have now been solved, meaning a single vendor may not always be the right choice […]
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There’s a reason why the job outlook for cable line installers is expected to increase by 6% over the next decade. Data centers rely on cables to communicate necessary electronic signals with each other. If you work with data centers, you’ve likely encountered two terms before AOC cables and DAC cables. Despite this fact, many
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Did you know that in 1901 the first transatlantic wireless signal was transmitted by Guglielmo Marconi? Transceivers have come a long way since this first transmission. However, the principles behind the technology remain the same. Despite this, many people are still unfamiliar with this vital communication device. So what is a transceiver? And what are
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As more people use the internet, the workload that data centers need to handle rises steadily. Part of this concerns the increased number of internet users who create and sort through data. However, it also has to do with the rise of new technologies, like cloud computing, big data, and mobile internet. In the past,
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Did you know that all the data in the digital universe equals roughly 44 zettabytes? To put that in perspective, that means that there are forty times more bytes on the internet than there are stars in the universe. We rely on data centers to help process this extraordinary amount of data that we create.
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Did you know that 4.9 billion people around the world are now online? As more people venture online for the first time, the internet’s speed requirements steadily increase. When it comes to increased network performance, many data centers often focus on servers, hardware, and other equipment. However, many must remember that just a change in
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There’s a reason why telecom spending on infrastructure is expected to reach a staggering $1.46 trillion. Low-quality cabling systems have been the cause of much grief with network admins. If your network repeatedly fails, the problem likely lies in your cabling. So what’s the solution? The solution is to develop a well-designed infrastructure that lays
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Did you know that data center IT spending exceeded $212 billion last year? For anyone that works with data centers, this statistic shouldn’t come as a surprise. These centers, especially the mega ones that process vast amounts of data, are always trying to future-proof their investments. For some, that means adopting the latest, cutting-edge technology.
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Did you know that by 2025 data creation is predicted to exceed one hundred eighty zettabytes? The intense bandwidth needed to process this data has led to the quick adoption of networks that can support 100G transceivers. However, the rapid use of this technology has a downside: there are too many options to choose from.
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There’s a reason why nearly $5 billion is invested into data centers each year. More internet traffic, as well as new applications like virtual reality, 4K HD video, and live streaming, have led to a massive increase in demand. To meet this ever-increasing demand, data centers must use the latest optical transceivers to increase their
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Like most people, you believe fiber optics play a vital role in the future of 5G and broadband internet. Fiber optic technology can provide fast speeds of up to 1 Gbps. However, despite this fact, there are many people who are unfamiliar with technology. What’s more, they need to be made aware of the infrastructure
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Public colleges and universities have taken on the role of the “center of the universe” in the realm of supercomputing. Supercomputers have advanced to a point where they surpass human intellect and reasoning, despite being man-made technology. These machines greatly contribute to increasing our knowledge, but also put pressure on the physical support they require,
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In the mid-1990s, a collection of individuals involved in the fiber-optic industry, including executives, managers, supervisors, consultants, and trainers, acknowledged that a majority of installation mistakes arose from a lack of knowledge regarding fiber installation guidelines. Under the guidance of Jim Hayes, then the head of FOTEC and currently the head of the Fiber Optic
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The signal loss along a fiber-optic link, known as insertion loss, is expressed in dB and is meant to be positive. However, it can sometimes be negative, which is not ideal. Another measurement, return loss, gauges the amount of light that is reflected back to the source. Like insertion loss, it is expressed in dB
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If you work in healthcare, you know that your databases are likely vulnerable to cybercriminals. A cyber attack will not only shake the public’s confidence in your healthcare business but also ruin people’s lives. You might want to consider edge computing systems if you can’t afford traditional IT cybersecurity. But what are these types of
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There’s a good reason why the job outlook for fiber line installers is expected to increase by 6% over the next decade. We rely on these professionals to help bring high-speed internet to our places of business. Sadly, the high demand for fiber installers has led to a severe problem. There are a lot of
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The twisted pair of cables associated with ethernet has constantly been evolving over the decades. Unfortunately, this evolution can make it challenging to decide which type of cable is right for your building. Should you go with the latest twisted pair cable offering? Or go with the tried and true method? Here at C &
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With the demand for high-bandwidth access exploding, the need for fiber optic networks has never been higher. An essential but often overlooked part of any fiber optic network is the fiber optic cables that keep everything connected. You might be curious about how to test a fiber optic cable. Or, what are the best methods
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Ethernet switches are a wonderful invention that has allowed homes and businesses alike to increase their productivity and the ability to add more wired connections to your local area network (LAN). An ethernet switch will connect things like computers, servers, Wi-fi access points, and other cabled devices to an Ethernet LAN so they can all
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The professional AV (pro-AV) sector has been transitioning away from closed proprietary systems, thereby lowering entry barriers for pro AV integration. With this transfer, a larger group of datacom networking specialists will have access to professional AV integration. Our business procedures have changed as a result of the migration from proprietary, channel-restricted matrix switching to
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When setting up a business, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is what kind of cabling to use. There are pros and cons to fiber optic cables and copper cabling, and it can take time to decide which is best for your needs. This blog post will compare the two options and help
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If you’re looking to purchase new ICT cabling for your business, you’ll need to consider the cable jacket rating. But what does that mean, and why is it important? This post will break down jacket ratings and explain why they matter for your business. By understanding how these ratings work, you can ensure that you’re
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Infinium acclAIM fiber solution is now available from Legrand, a world leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures. The Infinium acclAIM reimagines connectivity by doing away with costly and unnecessary middlemen and substituting pre-terminated cassette-based solutions with direct mating breakout cables. By eliminating the need for pre-terminated cassette-based connectors and replacing them with direct connections,
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Technology (OT) and information technology (IT) are different, but they must be managed and secured within a building operational framework. Over the years, OT systems have been physically segregated and managed apart from IT. However, many people choose to place them together on a single network. With that, building operators face new challenges in securing
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If you want a successful installation for your data center, you need to understand fiber polarity and how to connect a system. There is no “correct” way to approach fiber polarity, as every manufacturer has different standards. If you want to know how to implement a fiber polarity system with pre-terminated cabling, here are a
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Local Area Networks (LAN) have always been designed so that you don’t need more than 100 meters to reach a telecommunications room (TR). This ensures that your business can comply with industry standards and create a safe environment for everyone walking near these cables. A growing number of businesses today need to install more than
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Today, data center operators are always looking for ways to improve their rack density. Along with that, there is a need for more computing power without causing those server racks to fill up. In a server room, there is only so much floor space, meaning there is a need to scale up to meet those
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People need to look out for a massive range of hazards while working on industrial or commercial networks, especially when interacting with high-powered electrical components and sources of bright light or extreme heat. Sadly, that’s an ample reason why people don’t act as safely around fiber optic cables as they need to. Because these cables
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Even if you don’t fully understand the powerful concept of information and communication technologies, you likely know at least a small amount about them if you leverage the internet and various technologies to connect with others, look things up, and more. In the article below, our team of passionate tech experts from the C&C Technology
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With so many types of technology available in the world, it makes sense that different ones would require different amounts of electricity to function, as well as ways to receive those varying levels of electrical power to operate as efficiently as possible. In the resource below, our team of passionate technology experts from the C&C
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