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The Key to Strong and Reliable Cable Repairs

In today’s connected network infrastructure, the ability to swiftly and accurately restore damaged cables is of great importance. Users depend on their network to deliver high-speed, uninterrupted connection at all times. However, there are a number of scenarios where cables...

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The “AI Boom” and Your Data Center

Artificial intelligence adoption rates are booming. From 2023 to 2024 alone, the use of this technology by businesses jumped from 55% to 72%, and AI is expected to see an annual market growth rate of 36.6% through 2030. We are...

October 16, 2024

The Future-Ready, Cost-Effective Solutions for Airport Communication Networks

Sumitomo Electric Lightwave’s FutureFLEX® Air-Blown Fiber® (ABF) system is a groundbreaking fiber optic solution that leverages compressed air to quickly and efficiently install fiber bundles through pre-installed tube cables. This technology was the first of its kind introduced in North...

October 01, 2024

Fusion Splicer Troubleshooting: Maximize Quality Splices and Efficiency

Fusion Splicer Troubleshooting: Maximize Quality Splices and Efficiency When fusion splicing in the field, a number of issues can arise, causing equipment errors and faulty splices, leading to high splice loss. To counteract these errors, technicians can go through the...