Think Big..and Small Integra Optics 03.14.19 There are so many factors to consider when thinking through network builds, redesigns, or simple existing network improvements. Whether you only have a small amount to spend or you have a substantial budget, these commonly asked questions can help you think big….and small. Q: How can I keep my data center build on or under… Read more »
Integra’s Smart Coder+ Integra Optics 02.19.19 Patented Versatility and Flexibility Reconfigure any Integra transceiver from 1G to 100G, giving your network engineers and field techs the power to code and recode how they need and when they need! The Smart Coder+ has a variety of features including: Recode all Integra transceivers in current form factors from 1G to 100G, for over… Read more »
The Top 10 Apps Integra’s Engineers Are Using Integra Optics 01.17.19 Whether our engineers are out in the field or in the lab coding optics, they have a few go-to apps they love! Here are the top 10 our engineers are currently hooked on.
Where Will Your Fiber Go in 2019? Integra Optics 01.02.19 More than ever, 2019 is poised to be the year of 5G and expansion in cloud computing. As these two technologies secure their spaces in both urban and rural markets, infrastructures will be required to expand in support of the rapidly increasing data demand. From small businesses to global conglomerates, we’re keeping a pulse on… Read more »
The 7 Habits of a Highly Effective Optical Network Integra Optics 11.07.18 Highly effective optical networks don’t just happen over night. There are a number of habits that help network engineers stay one step ahead. 1. Plan and build with flexibility in mind Anticipating future needs of a network can be challenging, but a network architect can plan for growth and incorporate flexibility into the build in a number… Read more »
Top 10 Podcasts Our Engineers Are Listening To Integra Optics 10.25.18 When our engineering team isn’t busy working on coding and testing optics or customizing solutions for our customers’ networks, you can find them tuning in to the following podcasts. Here are the top 10 our engineers are hooked on!
Strong Early Adoption of 400G Optical Solutions Integra Optics 10.11.18 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 Integra Optics 09.25.18 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 Integra Optics 09.20.18 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 Integra Optics 09.12.18 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 »
