The Structured Approach to Network Troubleshooting Paul Bliss 04.21.22 Have you been on the receiving end of a call informing you that there was an “impacting event”, “service-affecting outage”, or “mission-critical failure”? If so, it probably came at the least opportune time; sitting down at a restaurant, just as you’re getting off work, or even in the middle of the night. This inspires a… Read more »
Top 5 Essential Tools Every Technician Needs Colin Loiselle 03.29.22 Having the right tool for the job is such a common-place phrase for good reason! Whether you are a network technician, a plumber, or a dentist, having the proper tools in your tool kit makes you more effective, efficient, and can help guarantee the highest quality of the job at hand. For a network technician,… Read more »
Let the Connection Begin! Upgrading with AOC’s and DAC’s Paul Bliss 03.14.22 Did you know Integra’s mission is to provide you the highest quality optics with exceptionally fast delivery? We work hard to exceed the OEM specifications and capabilities on a daily basis. The best part of Integra’s optics is that they don’t impact your platform warranties and all our transceivers carry a lifetime warranty of their… Read more »
Bottlenecks Be Gone! Unleashing the Potential of 5G Colin Loiselle 03.01.22 5G is here, and the world-wide rollout is ongoing. 5G is more than simply a faster signal to your cellphone. It’s an evolution across the entire network ecosystem. It promises blazing fast speeds, lower latency, and improved overall coverage to support the full potential of the growing Internet of Things (IoT)…. Read more »
What’s New in 2022? Paul Bliss 02.02.22 We’re all tired of hearing about “these unprecedented times”, but the pandemic has introduced some challenges and novel situations. Increased demand in the telecommunications and automotive industries paired with procurement, shipping, and delivery issues gives us the constricted supply chain we have now. This results in some pain when trying to get things done on… Read more »
Supply Chain Headaches: Why an Optics Partner with Inventory is Invaluable Paul Bliss 01.18.22 It is no secret that supply chain issues and delays are becoming more common than ever before. Ensuring you have the components you need, when you need them, is critical. The ongoing global supply crunch on datacom and automotive silicon is the latest issue many of us are facing, but looking back at things like… Read more »
The Four Types of 25G Transceivers You Need in Your Network Paul Bliss 12.16.21 We’ve had 10 Gbps for a long time. So long in fact that consumers can buy 10G switches for about $100. At that saturation level, you can tell that businesses are transitioning to new technologies offering higher speeds. This is where 25G comes into play! The form factor looks just like a normal SFP/SFP+, but… Read more »
Out with the Old, in With the New Paul Bliss 11.11.21 There’s big news in the Telcom world! The FCC has officially kicked off the “Supply Chain Reimbursement Program” where qualifying providers can be reimbursed for pulling out existing hardware and replacing/upgrading it. Sounds too good to be true, right? Let’s go through the details… International Espionage On June 30th, 2020 the FCC officially designated Huawei… Read more »
Easily Upgrade Your Network with the SFP28 Colin Loiselle 10.20.21 When thinking about choosing the SFP+ to SFP28 transceiver upgrade path, think of buying a brand new house, with an unfinished basement. It may not be ready for use upon move-in, but the potential to add those finishing touches are there! You have the capacity to do so much more with your house than they’d… Read more »
Seamless Integration with Semi-Custom Optics Colin Loiselle 09.30.21 When it comes to network architectures, there is never a one size that fits all solution. Distance, data rate, and density of the network connections can vary from one deployment to the next which ultimately drive your optical requirements. All of these requirements can also drive a network engineer crazy! Trying to reach those extra… Read more »
