The data centre has created demand for an infrastructure that provides greater bandwidth and higher data rates, but how has this impacted the market for optical components?
Geoff Bennett outlines three myths surrounding optical capacity, and how they can be dispelled
Mathieu Bergont and Francois Couny look at the challenges that come with PIC testing and measurement
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
Roshene McCool and Matthew Guinan advise how operators can meet the connectivity distribution and densification challenge
To exploit machine learning and artificial intelligence, optical transmission systems require greater automation, finds Andy Extance
Work has started to hone an idea from Google Fiber to increase the reach and number of customers served per fibre of FTTH services. Andy Extance explains
Mike Jones looks at the 5G lottery and asks: 'Are you gambling with your fibre’s performance?'
The European Electronic Communications Code has been finalised and formally adopted. How will it aid European fibre deployment, and what factors could impact the end goal of copper switch-off? Keely Portway finds out
Artificial Intelligence is a hot topic right now, with the potential to help improve efficiency both across the network, and from a cost perspective.
