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Keely Portway reviews some of the ways optical sensing has been used in communications for complementary applications
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A team of scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have successfully demonstrated a new technique that can transform undersea power and telecom cables into arrays of environmental sensors.
The ability to integrate and test high-speed 400/800GbE networking equipment, to validate interconnect solutions enabling data centre advancement, is key to network evolution.
OZ Optics has introduced a multi-channel benchtop polarisation dependent loss emulator.
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Quantifi Photonics has acquired test and measurement equipment manufacturer, SmarTest Electronics.
Fluke Networks has upgraded its LinkIQ™ Cable+Network Tester, in order to expand its ability to test and troubleshoot IP networks, and support users in 12 languages.
The Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) conference and exhibition took place from 6-10 March. Here is a roundup of just some of the technology and product announcements, demonstrations and industry news from the event.
VeEX has announced the general availability of its handheld, field portable, FX120 XG(S)-PON analyser.
The continued resource challenges faced by operators could be aided with advances in tools and technology, suggests Stéphane Chabot
Fluke launched a handheld tool that detects invisible near-infrared (850-1625nm) wavelengths used in fibre-optic communication to troubleshoot cable, port, polarity and transceiver issues.
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Keely Portway reports on a recent webinar about how the telecoms sector is addressing the current shortage in skills, from recruitment through to keeping great candidates once they are on board
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Keely Portway takes a look at the latest developments when it comes to FTTH deployment in Europe and what needs to be done to overcome the hurdles in the path of acceleration
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As pressure on networks continues to grow, photonic integrated circuits (PIC) are becoming more advanced to sustain the unprecedented rise in traffic, finds Abigail Williams
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A look at the market for optical line termination equipment and some of the products and solutions available
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Keely Portway rounds-up some of the industry's responses to the government’s connectivity mission in the recent Levelling Up white paper
The continued resource challenges faced by operators could be aided with advances in tools and technology, suggests Stéphane Chabot
