Legacy Technology Firms’ Attention Shift Posted November 13, 2017 by Integra Optics If you’re purchasing optics from an OEM, you are more than likely over paying for optics from a large third-party provider versus original manufacturer. OEM transceivers are typically coded by overseas suppliers and shipped directly to the customer without ever passing through the OEM’s hands. We are starting to see an industry shift from many… Read more »
Integra Optics Inbound and Outbound Testing Process Posted November 13, 2017 by Integra Optics Integra’s inbound / outbound testing process is what makes our optics 33 times more reliable than OEM and third-party generics. Our transceivers are triple-tested before they go out the door and into customers hands. Our robotics team plays a major role in making sure all of our transceivers are coded and tested to function 100… Read more »
What Automation Means To Integra Optics Posted October 27, 2017 by Integra Optics What Automation Means To Integra Optics Every day, technologies are disrupting the networks designed to support them. In 2013, technological advancement occurred every 1 hour and 6 minutes, and by 2020, it will occur every 30 seconds. Service providers are having to make adjustments now, in anticipation of the exponentially heavier load placed on telecom… Read more »
What’s Up with Mean Time Between Failure Posted September 14, 2017 by Integra Optics Mean Time Between Failures Mean time between failure is a measure of how reliable a hardware product or component is. The MTBF figure can be developed as the result of intensive testing, based on actual product experience, or predicted by analyzing known factors. Given the long life and high-quality manufacturing of modern transceivers, the MTBF… Read more »
What’s Up with Uptime? Posted July 17, 2017 by Integra Optics Hey everybody, I’m Lisa Carpenter and on this episode of What’s Up were talking about keeping your network up and running. And speaking of uptime, we’re going to send a few of our friends for a ride in this ejector seat simulator, so stick around. In this industry, uptime is everything. Customers expect 100% reliability… Read more »
What’s Up with Network Reliability? Posted July 7, 2017 by Marlena Miller Hey everybody, I’m Marlena Miller and on this episode of What’s Up we’re talking about network reliability. Stick around to the end to see us launch this cool quad copter drone. Our customers are in a very competitive market. Reliability and uptime is a huge factor in their ability to retain their customer base. When… Read more »
What’s Up with Availability and Inventory Control? Posted June 28, 2017 by Integra Optics Hey everybody, I’m Jeff DeWeese and on this episode of What’s Up, we’re talking about availability and inventory control. A little later, I’m going to show you how this robot is revolutionizing product fulfillment, so stick around. There’s a storm brewing and it might just be a perfect storm. Three things are contributing to this… Read more »
What’s Up with Interoperability? Posted June 27, 2017 by Integra Optics Hey guys, I’m Jon Zatlokowicz and on this episode of What’s Up, were looking at interoperability and choosing components for your network platform. I’m also going to show you this neat little device and tell you how you can get one for free. MSO’s are constantly building out their fiber optic networks to keep up… Read more »
3 tactics clever managers use to boost productivity Posted June 14, 2017 by Integra Optics Network uptime isn’t just about technical know-how. It’s also about managing your people, leveraging your techs’ knowledge and organizing them for a positive effect on your network’s uptime. Here are 3 tactics clever managers use to boost productivity. HUDDLES Huddles are quick morning meetings, usually conducted with small teams of up to 30 people and… Read more »
The 5 essential uptime tools every tech needs Posted June 14, 2017 by Integra Optics Most techs have their own approach to stocking their field kits. Some are meticulous and orderly, others…not so much. And while it’s important to give them latitude, it’s also important to ensure that everyone is properly equipped with uptime tools. We’ve found that there are five essential tools every tech needs to keep the network… Read more »
