Strong Early Adoption of 400G Optical Solutions
Let’s face it, these days we can’t consume data fast enough. Higher Ethernet speeds, Cloud computing, Internet of Things and virtual data centers continue to increase, rapidly driving advancements in 200G and 400G. In fact, it’s estimated that 400G technology is ramping three times faster than 100G. Doubling Carrying Capacity 400G is a solution that… Read more »
A Tale of Two Cables: AOC vs. DAC
Direct Attach Cables (DAC) and Active Optical Cables (AOC) are growing in popularity as data center and enterprise usage increases. Integra’s DACs and AOCs can help turn up your networks faster and keep them up and running. Both options are plug and play, available in a variety of configurations to meet your network requirements and… Read more »
The Future of 100G
The Future of 100G 100G technology is quickly on its way to becoming mainstream by 2020 for its cost efficiency, stability, flexibility, speed and capacity. OEMs are releasing support for single-carrier line rates of 100G/200G/400Gbs based on optical technology, initially niche solutions targeted towards long-haul DWDM transport for extremely high-capacity applications. See the full 100G… Read more »
Future-Proofing and Investing in Flexibility
Future-Proofing and Investing in Flexibility Future proofing your network and investing in flexibility is vital for your network’s uptime. With new, emerging technology and more options to choose from than ever before, making the right decision may seem like an impossible task. Here’s a quick comparison of a few common options so you can weigh… Read more »
August’s Mover and Shaker
Employee Spotlight: Alex Grayson Q: What’s your role at the company, and how do you contribute to uptime? A: As the Finance/Operational Analyst, I help maintain inventory levels for the product we sell to our customers. In the past few months, Steve and I have worked diligently to ensure a seamless crossover from legacy to… Read more »
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How to Properly Equip Techs in the Field
When field techs are out in the field, it is vital that they are properly equipped to help keep networks up and running. We’ve found that there are five essential tools that every tech needs to solve problems quickly and cost effectively. For more How-To’s, sign up for our newsletter!
Tips From The Trenches: 7 Things Engineers Do To Ensure Uptime
While success in the telecom world is measured in uptime, the tips and tricks engineers use every day to ensure faster turn up and predictable uptime are often overlooked. As the saying goes, the devil’s in the detail. The mechanics of creating and maintaining network uptime remain fairly standard. The real difference in reliability comes… Read more »
The Art of Crafting Optics
Show of hands, who can tell the difference between a craft-brewed beer and a macro beer, such as Budweiser or Coors? And more importantly, what the heck does craft beer have in common with optics? Well I can tell you this, I’ve been a part of manufacturing both, and craft beer tastes way better than… Read more »
What’s Coming From Integra Optics In 2018
With all of the new technology on the horizon for the fiber optics industry in 2018, our engineering and product development teams have been working tirelessly to ensure we are providing our customers with innovative components and uptime tools that align with emerging trends. As the industry evolves to address higher speed demands and equipment… Read more »