NBN Co launches fibre-to-the-building product
31 March, 2015
NBN Co is currently in the process of rolling out fibre-to-the-building (FTTB) technology to 6000 homes and businesses in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.
Fujikura FSM-21S fusion splicer
26 March, 2015 | Supplied by: AFL Telecommunications Pty LtdThe Fujikura FSM-21S from AFC is a fusion splicer suitable for advanced FTTx and LAN applications.
Making the most of the big data era
10 March, 2015 by Francois Vazille, Vice-President for IT Business, Schneider Electric | Supplied by: Schneider Electric IT AustraliaThe need to process and store information is increasing exponentially. It is estimated that Australian internet traffic will nearly triple from 2013 to 2018. Globally, we have moved into a period termed 'the internet of everything', or the interconnection of computing-like devices with existing internet infrastructure. This means that by 2020 there will be 50 billion connected devices - nearly seven devices per person.
Clearing the conduit confusion
09 March, 2015 by Lawrence McKenna*
One of the greatest concerns to the health and safety of registered cables is a complete disregard of the Australian Standard AS 1345-1995 'Identification of the contents of pipes, conduits and ducts' by the electrical industry.
Belden Hirschmann EESX20 and EESX30 embedded Ethernet switches
12 February, 2015 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty LtdBelden's EESX20 and EESX30 managed Hirschmann embedded Ethernet switches (EES) are claimed to allow automation devices to be quickly and reliably equipped with gigabit switch technology.
Distance of optical fibre communications almost doubled
10 February, 2015UCL researchers have demonstrated a new way to process fibre-optic signals that could double the distance at which data travels error-free through transatlantic submarine cables.
AFC MCPC fibre-optic cabling system
04 February, 2015 | Supplied by: AFL Telecommunications Pty LtdAFC's MCPC (multi-channel physical contact) fibre-optic cabling system is suitable for any outside plant, industrial, mining and infrastructure application.
Allied Telesis announces new wireless division
28 January, 2015Allied Telesis has announced the formation of Allied Telesis Wireless, a division of Allied Telesis Group, following the acquisition of Extricom.
Understanding prefabricated modular data centres
13 January, 2015 by Francois Vazille, Vice-President | Supplied by: Schneider Electric IT AustraliaIt is no secret that prefab data centres offer a number of advantages, when compared to 'stick built' data centres, such as speed of deployment, predictability, scalability and life cycle cost. While the benefits of prefab data centres are well documented, there is a lack of common language and classification for prefabricated solutions - this has created confusion.
NBN migration management guideline
23 December, 2014Communications Alliance has published a new industry guideline designed to facilitate the smooth migration of Australian telecommunications customers onto the NBN.
NBN Co to acquire Optus cables
15 December, 2014The NBN Co will acquire elements of the Optus hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) cable network in a bid to hasten the rollout of the National Broadband Network, said NBN Co CEO Bill Morrow.
Alcatel and Ooredoo deploy 400G backbone network in Africa
04 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Alcatel-LucentAlcatel-Lucent and Ooredoo Algeria have built a high-capacity optical transport network to connect Algeria's main cities of Algiers, Constantine and Oran - as well as smaller cities - with high-speed ultra-broadband mobile access.
Benefits of fibre-optic patch cords with 'A' grade connectors
01 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Warren & Brown TechnologiesModern systems are exponentially increasing the amounts of data being transmitted, requiring ultrahigh transportation speeds while also transmitting over long distances.
ComSpark's integrated AV solution iVALS
28 November, 2014A futuristic vision to deliver students an integrated audiovisual (AV) experience, from the new 'Food-tech' department of their new technology and enterprise building, drove John Wollaston Anglican Community School (JWACS) to seek specialist service and advice.
Belden Modular Industrial Patch Panel (MIPP) products
27 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty LtdBelden's industrial-strength Modular Industrial Patch Panel (MIPP) products are suitable for harsh industrial applications.
