The demand for subsea cables will soon exceed capacity

It may look simple on the topology diagram. In real life there will be thousands of fiber strands to organize

Before you light up a new fiber path, make sure it is up to the job

Understanding complex cable connectivity is crucial to the overall installation and your project’s success

Application-specific networking empowers its enterprises to set up specially configured networks that meet the needs of individual applications

Automation enables IT pros to allocate more time and resources to wider IT issues where human input is vital, such as researching new technologies

Colocation firms should consider six key items for near-term prioritization to ensure long-term business model viability

Data center operators and the data center supply chain stay the course toward 400G

How cloud acceleration and accelerated routing affects enterprises

It will continue to be a challenge in the industry to develop products that can scale effectively to reach the required fiber counts while not overwhelming existing duct and inside plant environments

How multi-tenant data centers can create a dynamic business model with emerging connectivity services

Developing sound practices around these key dimensions is not only the purview of IT staff, it is a strategic imperative that requires attention and commitment throughout the organization

Overall, data center customers are looking for lower latency, higher resiliency and lower cost per bit

What does the roadmap for fiber optic cabling look like in the coming years?

Traditionally, data centers have often been located within the same circles of disruption, but with WAN data acceleration they can be situated on opposite sides of the globe, thousands of miles apart

A second generation SD-WAN solution is needed today

Three data center technologies enabling greater productivity and efficiency

Between Cat 6A and new Cat 8 offerings, 7/7A no longer offer an advantage

Do not let “new” infrastructure technologies like MPO impact negatively on your data center network performance

AI and blockchain are neither the big drivers nor are they the solution to everything

Canonical’s CEO is done with being nice

Some 88% of senior leaders say they believe the UK will remain the most prominent hub for financial services in Europe post-Brexit.

NFV makes IT infrastructure more flexible, scalable and cost-effective, but the complexity of these new networks makes visibility a real challenge

Passive optical TAPs have become a popular choice for creating network visibility and enhancing network security