Even amid ongoing global uncertainty, 5G is still a significant imperative in optical networking. While some service providers are delaying planned rollouts, they are merely postponements for what wil

We are excited to announce that we will soon be offering a 10G/100G Open Network Edge Router!This device boasts 48x10G SFP+ ports and 6x100G QSFP28 ports for up to 800GB Layer 2/Layer 3 switching capa

DWDM solutions can be a great investment for college campuses that need additional bandwidth. They are reliable, require little to no maintenance, and cost considerably less than viable alternatives.

Data center operators continue looking for ways to improve efficiency in all areas. They may be searching for solutions in deployment, cooling, energy, and/or rack space usage. The right Dir

One of the most common new project types in government and campus networking revolves around turning up new buildings. As we discussed earlier this month, it is important to consider future needs and

Becoming a trusted network solutions partner is a multidimensional process and focusing on all the latest high-performance optical network technology we offer is only part of the equation. Proper proc

The optical communications market remained strong in the second quarter of 2021. Approved Networks (a branch of Legrand) has also seen strong growth across optics, Direct Attach Cables (DACs), and esp

With the rise of AI technologies, the dynamics of network traffic within data centers are evolving. A surge in east-west network traffic is driving unprecedented growth in bandwidth demand for data ce

We recently announced our partnership with Tibit Communications, bringing a game-changing solution for 10G PON deployments.In this article, we explore the solution a bit further, demonstrating some of

When it comes to higher education, network planning and budgeting can be the most stressful time of the year for network operators. The needs always seem to outpace the available resources, so priorit

In my article How To Build Your 5G RAN Fronthaul, I discussed how to select the right optical transceivers to build your 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) fronthaul. I was asked to expand on

In the past, we have discussed how colleges and universities can add bandwidth to their networks, even when faced with fiber constraints. However, given budget limitations, it may not always