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Transporting 100G DWDM Outside the Data Center

Not too long ago, local networks replaced 1G with 10G for data delivery, and we are now on the preci…
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Solving a Thermal Challenge

The optical communications market remained strong in the second quarter of 2021. Approved Networks (…
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The New OnePort is Here!

Approved Networks is proud to announce the launch of our new OnePort programmer. This is a small por…
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Building a new Datacenter

5 Reasons people are looking to build new datacenter facilities. Here are a few:Cost of Cloud Hostin…
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Wired, Wireless, Digital Opportunity Fund – What’s Next for Broadband

It seems that every trade journal has an update on Broadband Stimulus Funds. But what does…
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Approved Networks Optical Transceivers Form Factors

Approved Networks is the industry leader and authority in programming, testing and distribution of q…
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Are You Ready for 400 Gigabit Ethernet?

100 GbE dominates over the current Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) market. According to LightCounting, 100 Gb…
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800G — But Wait, We're Just Now Implementing 400G

It was only a few years ago when we began introducing 100G products: CFP, CFP2, CFP4, CXP,…
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Technology Trends in a Tumultuous Sea — is it All About Speed with 5G?

As optical networking technology continues to advance, it often seems that there is a huge emphasis…
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QSFP-DD vs. OSFP: From 400G to 800G and Beyond in the Data Center

400G isn’t just for hyperscale data centers anymore. With new Intel and AMD products on the market,…
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Legrand Acquires Family of Brands: Champion ONE, Approved Networks, and U.S. Critical

Company Extends Support of Evolving Mission-Critical IT Space Needs, Continuing Best-of-Breed Tec…
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New Product Announcement: Open Line System Expansion

Over the past year, we have frequently highlighted our 8-Channel and 40-Channel 100G DWDM Open…
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