Since the emergence of 400 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) around 5 years ago, we have seen PAM-4 modulation replace NRZ on both optical and electrical interfaces. We now see a broad and healthy ecosystem building for 400 GbE, and even 800 GbE, using PAM-4 signaling. In fact, we are even seeing the first 100 Gb per […]
Pluggable coherent optics really hit mainstream in 2022 and a big part of that was the multi-vendor ZR interop at the OIF booth at OFC 2022. It was great to be involved in this public event as we have been involved in the background for many years supporting the pluggable coherent ecosystem from the earliest […]
While you are walking the OFC 2023 trade show floor in San Diego, you may notice VIAVI ONT-800 setups in various booths, helping manufacturers demonstrate the performance of their products to their own customers. One manufacturer using VIAVI gear is InnoLight Technology Ltd., a global manufacturer of high-speed optical transceivers in booth #4115. New InnoLight […]
800G is becoming a talking point and it is one topic that can mean different things to different people. The main thrust today is development of 800G class pluggable modules. We are seeing the first 800G modules, both QSFP-DD800 and OSFP-800 appearing in the market. Although they carry an 800G tag they are really focused […]
The transport and logistics industry established itself as an indispensable service during the COVID-19 pandemic, when access to products was limited due to movement restrictions. This has resulted in increased consumer expectations of the industry in terms of shorter delivery timeframes, more detailed forecasting, and increased access to information on delivery status. To succeed in […]
Business owners today are aware of the technological advantages of 5G technology; however, many are unaware of the specific use cases where 5G implementation can really add value to their organization. CIOs and other business leaders are identifying business opportunities, and companies across industries are increasing their use of private and public 5G networks […]
Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) will showcase this week a range of products engineered to simplify and accelerate high-speed network test across all phases of the network lifecycle including development and system verification, manufacturing, turn up and installation, and troubleshooting and monitoring. The new products highlight the VIAVI presence at OFC 2021, taking place virtually from June […]
Ethernet business services including cell site backhaul, internet access, and all the flavors of virtual private networks are among the most profitable and fastest growing services at many communications service providers. The best operations teams take great care to ensure business services are high quality on delivery to eliminate costly customer disputes. Here’s a list […]
Data centers are facilities that store and distribute the data we find on the internet. With more than 100 billion web pages, as well as a growing amount of high bandwidth video, it’s easy to understand why giant warehouse-sized data centers have hundreds of thousands of servers, switches, and storage and up to a million […]
When it comes to fiber installations, fiber contractors are front-liners and are the first respondents in dealing with troubleshooting of installation issues. Problems within a fiber connector can occur due to a wide variety of reasons, from contamination to macrobend. Because of this, even the most experienced installers will eventually encounter some challenges or problems […]
