Capacity conundrum
With providers facing the challenges of keeping up with internet traffic growth, terabit-scale systems are on the rise, Robert Roe writes
With providers facing the challenges of keeping up with internet traffic growth, terabit-scale systems are on the rise, Robert Roe writes
Architects of the largest data centres have set optical engineers a challenge: to create cheaper 100 Gigabit interfaces that span up to 2km. Roy Rubenstein reports
Test and measurement equipment will be a key focus for exhibitors and delegates at ECOC 2014 in September. With many products to choose from, Robert Roe investigates how providers of test and measurement equipment stand out from the crowd
JDSU has a proud history – and a keen eye on the future. Tim Gillett meets Russell Taws and Brandon Collings
Michelle Pauli, a writer for Jisc, examines a dark fibre project that will enable researchers to explore the future internet
New tools and processes do more of the heavy lifting in managing networks to deliver seamless connectivity, but suppliers are still seeking the Holy Grail of full automation, finds Benjamin Skuse
The world is poised for 10-gigabit networks, and advances in DOCSIS 4.0 solutions could bring us closer to this reality, finds Alice Jensen
A look at the market for optical transport equipment, including the vendors of some of the latest hardware products and solutions.
Abigail Williams looks at how European network developers are overcoming the challenges they face in expanding fibre deployments
Charlie Cassie highlights the latest recruitment trends that fibre network providers, owners and operators need to think about if they are looking to hire great telecoms talent
Colin Yates highlights the benefits of digital data capture for telecoms engineers, installers and other field-based professionals