The newly authorized TIA-942-C standard will include several significant modifications from the TIA-942-B version—including the incorporation of previously published standards documents, recognition of a new media type and connectivity, new requirements, new recommendations, and more. Read the full article at: www.datacenterfrontier.com The post ‘C’ Revision of TIA-942 Data Center Standard Specifies for Fiber Connectivity, Cabinet Widths appeared first on Structured Cabling News ..read more

Optical connectors are an essential component in optical communication systems, providing a means of connecting and disconnecting fibers while maintaining low insertion loss and high signal integrity. With the increasing demand for high-speed data transmission and the adoption of advanced technologies such as 5G, the optical connectors industry is experiencing significant growth and rapid technological advancements. Read the full article at: linkewire.com The post Optical Connectors Market Prime Economies Expected to Deliver Major Growth until 2033 appeared first on Structured Cabling News ..read more

Open optical networking (OON) is an increasingly popular networking approach where the optical terminals are decoupled from the line system, enabling operators to operate optical signals generated by transceivers from multiple vendors over a dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) open line system from a different supplier. OON allows network operators to become more competitive, enabling vendor choice that supports a more resilient supply chain, faster access to innovation, and improved economics.With a growing number of high-performance coherent optical pluggables on the market that c ..read more

Prysmian’s Draka Green Connect product line incorporates 100% recycled copper in its F/UTP cables, as well as recycled compounds in its fiber-optic cables, as part of the manufacturer’s sustainability commitment. Read the full article at: www.cablinginstall.com The post Draka Twisted-Pair Cables Use Recycled Copper appeared first on Structured Cabling News ..read more

Every serious installer who completes a structured cabling deployment will test all links in some way to ensure they are properly connected. But is it necessary to fully certify and document the performance of every link? Certification testing offers significant benefits, and skipping it brings substantial risk. The following five reasons and expert words of wisdom make the case that it’s worth fully certifying and documenting every job. Read the full article at: www.cablinginstall.com The post Making the business case for cable certification appeared first on Structured Cabling News ..read more

AFL is investing more than $50 million into its fiber-optic cable manufacturing operations in South Carolina. The company said this investment “aligns with the Biden-Harris administration’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Internet for All initiatives to increase broadband access in the U.S.,” adding that it “will result in the creation of new jobs and support AFL’s portfolio of products compliant with the Build America Buy America [BABA] Act.” Read the full article at: www.cablinginstall.com The post AFL Investing $50M+ in U.S. Fiber-Optic Cable Manufacturing appeared first on St ..read more

The Ethernet Alliance has released our 2024 Ethernet Roadmap. The industry’s only publicly available Ethernet guide, it chronicles Ethernet’s past, while charting out a bold course for its present and future. Since 2015, the Ethernet Alliance has regularly produced updated versions of its Ethernet Roadmap, providing an easy-to-understand, illustrated means of keeping informed of the latest Ethernet updates and advancements. Read the full article at: ethernetalliance.org The post Charting a Bold Future: 2024 Ethernet Roadmap appeared first on Structured Cabling News ..read more

New figures from IDC have predicted a potentially colossal growth in edge computing spend over the coming years in light of increasing AI adoption. Edge computing is quickly emerging as an important element in an evolving technological landscape, and the integration of AI applications into edge infrastructure is said to be the primary driver behind the projected growth. IDC’s projections suggest that edge computing spending could reach $350 billion by 2027, surpassing earlier estimates. Read the full article at: www.techradar.com The post Edge computing spending set to skyrocket as AI takes ho ..read more

The Mercedez-Benz Stadium is infused with IT to deliver the ultimate fan experience. Designed and built from the ground up to redefine the fan experience, the stadium incorporates a broad array of technologies integrated to work together as a seamless, unified system, boasting 4,800 miles of fiber optic cable, 1,800 Wi-Fi access points, and the world’s largest digital display – the iconic Halo Board. Read the full article at: www.ibm.com The post Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta | IBM appeared first on Structured Cabling News ..read more

As cloud computing evolves, new data centers need to process increasingly large volumes of data. Optical fiber communications systems are expanding to accommodate the rapidly growing needs of these data centers, which include increased demand for higher-density cables with higher fiber counts. Download the full white paper to learn more about Sumitomo’s ultra-high-density optical cabling solutions for data centers that achieve better networkability, flexibility and reliability.   Read the full article at: info.sumitomoelectric.com The post Ultra-high-density Optical Wiring Solut ..read more