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
Keely Portway looks at why network automation could be key to delivering that all-important bandwidth
Consumer hunger for better broadband is driving greater penetration of optical technology in HFC and full-fibre networks, finds Andy Extance
CityFibre’s recruitment programme will include the identification and training of thousands of unemployed UK residents
There's a shortage of skilled fibre professionals in Europe. How can we, as an industry, work towards addressing this? Keely Portway finds out
In the first of a new three-part series, Keely Portway addresses some of the challenges and opportunities during individual processes of the FTTH ‘chain.’ This issue, network planning and design
Why is 5G only wireless from the antenna to your pocket? Mike Zammit asks the question
Full capacity? When it comes to 800G coherent, Keely Portway considers how to address capacity-reach
How the access equipment market is faring in the current climate, and some of the latest tools available
In the third instalment of our multimode fibre series, Keely Portway looks at how some of the latest standards demonstrate multimode's continuing relevance
Romain Tursi examines why rapid-link health validations are vital in multiple dwelling units, and how technicians can improve efficiency
Georgina Williams takes a look at how voice communication in the UK has evolved and what it could look like in the future
Koji Okamoto underlines the importance of rebooting test processes for the ‘new normal’
