Reconfigurable optical add drop multiplexers will bring flexibility and efficiency to data centre interconnect transport networks, argues Coriant’s Bill Kautz
Corning’s Matthew Guinan considers how products that maximise density can help operators cope with the increasing amounts of fibre in their networks
Redeployment of old submarine fibre-optic cables can offer significant environmental and financial benefits, writes Bertrand Clesca
Vendors are developing products that support wavelength multiplexing over multimode fibre, providing an alternative to parallel links. Robert Roe reports
Geoff Bennett examines the evolution of coherent super-channels and how the use of software programmable modulation formats gives operators new options for network optimisation
Beth Harlen spoke with Mike Jones, MicroCare vice president international, and Scott Wells, business manager Europe, about the importance of cleaning in the fibre-optics industry
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
