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
To exploit machine learning and artificial intelligence, optical transmission systems require greater automation, finds Andy Extance
Roshene McCool and Matthew Guinan advise how operators can meet the connectivity distribution and densification challenge
John D'Ambrosia explains how various Ethernet standards developed in IEEE 802.3 over the past decade are enabling a myriad of products to find their way into deployment throughout the Ethernet eco-system
Mathieu Bergont and Francois Couny look at the challenges that come with PIC testing and measurement
Geoff Bennett outlines three myths surrounding optical capacity, and how they can be dispelled
