Xilinx's new OTN SmartCORE IP for high-capacity combined Ethernet and 100G OTN switching platforms and Packet-Optical Transport Systems (P-OTS) wil be available from 30 September.
It is a key component in Xilinx's stgrategy to deliver programmable solutions for intelligent 400G and n x100G optical transport networks (OTN) and OTN switches that have high availability, low latency, low jitter, and a high quality of service (QoS).
Keely Portway finds out how optical networking interoperability is achieved through industry collaboration
Brian Teague offers the time and motion argument for inspection and cleaning in fibre cable assemblies
Keely Portway takes a look at what needs to be done over the next 12 months to move toward the goal of copper switch-off
Robin Mersh advises on overcoming complexities and opening up new opportunities with automation
Steve Harris looks ahead to the next 12 months and the impact that the latest technology may have on training for those on the front line
