Author Archives: Delia Hernandez
How The ALOHA Cabled Observatory Snagged A Million-Dollar Cable For A $1
- 12 Jul, 2016
- Posted by Delia Hernandez
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Deploying network cables underwater is an expensive feat, oftentimes costing hundreds of millions of dollars, but the ALOHA Cabled Observatory (ACO) paid a mere $1 for one of AT&T’s retired telecommunication cable.
The cable was originally the first fiber optic cable that connected continental U.S. and Hawaii. With the help of a former AT&T engineer, ALOHA Cabled Observatory received a
Why Power over Ethernet will Power the Smart Building of The Future
- 07 Jun, 2016
- Posted by Delia Hernandez
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You know Power over Ethernet as the cabling technology used in information technology that transmits both data and power using a standard Ethernet cable. PoE gives users the ability to deploy powered devices at any location, regardless if electrical outlets are present. It is this characteristic that makes Ethernet
Time Capsule Alert! The Earliest Ethernet Advertisement
- 18 May, 2016
- Posted by Delia Hernandez
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In 1973, Robert Metcalfe wrote a memo that would serve as the founding concepts for the technology that we now know as Ethernet. Xerox Parc assigned Robert Metcalfe with the task of connecting a group of personal computers to a printer. Along with his co-inventor David Boggs, Robert Metcalfe invented the cabling technology that would transform a computer from a static workstation
How the Unanticipated Evolution of PoE Prevents Market Saturation
- 10 May, 2016
- Posted by Delia Hernandez
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Why is Power over Ethernet (PoE) far from reaching market saturation levels?
Power over Ethernet has evolved since its inception in 2002. IEEE has introduced PoE standards with increasingly higher power outputs to account for the evolving use-case scenarios for PoE. But even though the technology has been around for over a decade,
802.11ax – The Wi-Fi Standard Faster Than 802.11ac
- 03 May, 2016
- Posted by Delia Hernandez
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802.11acintroduced gigabit speeds
PoE Market Forecasts from the Dell’Oro Group
- 28 Apr, 2016
- Posted by Delia Hernandez
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Did you miss the Ethernet Alliance’s Analyst Hour on Power over Ethernet? The Ethernet Alliance’s webinar discussed the outlook of the industry and future factors that will drive PoE growth. Keep reading to catch up on the latest market research conducted by the Dell’Oro Group for insight on the PoE industry.
Who is the Dell’Oro Group?
The Dell’Oro Group specializes in providing market research for the telecommunications,
Google Fiber Brings Low-Cost Internet to Kansas City
- 20 Apr, 2016
- Posted by Delia Hernandez
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Google Fiber just announced that it will give low-income families in Kansas City, the opportunity to receive symmetrical 25 Mbps broadband services for $15/month. 25 Mbps just happens to meet FCC’s recently raised minimum broadband threshold. Internet service offerings below the 25 Mbps rate
Exploring Powered Fiber Cable Systems (PFCS)— Is it time for PoE to Divorce Power and Data?
- 30 Mar, 2016
- Posted by Delia Hernandez
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Power over Ethernet (PoE) is known for its simultaneous transmission of power and data using twisted pair copper, but will the search for faster speed rates influence the separation of data and power?
New Powered Fiber Cable System (PFCS) solutions introduce a new breed of PoE extension. The solution utilizes a powered fiber cable that insulates fiber and copper separately and assigns copper with
Our Top Ten Most Frequently Asked Questions About VDSL
- 18 Mar, 2016
- Posted by Delia Hernandez
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We’ve compiled a list of the most commonly asked questions about VDSL & VDSL2. If you’re interested in learning more about ADSL and ADSL2+, visit our ADSLs/2+ FAQ here.
1. What is VDSL/VDSL2?
VDSL, or Very-High-Bit-Rate Digital Subscriber line, allows Internet Service Providers to provide fast connection speeds via legacy copper lines. VDSL and VDSL2 can provide faster broadband performance when compared to ADSL/2+
FCC’s New 25 Mbps Broadband Definition Receives ISP Backlash
- 04 Mar, 2016
- Posted by Delia Hernandez
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Last year, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler redefined broadband, raising the qualifying speeds from 4 Mbps DS/ 1 Mbps US to 25 Mbps DS/ 3Mbps US. This new standard toppled the once promising statistic that upheld that “99% percent of Americans had
