Versa Technology is proud to announce that we will now be helping businesses convert their Ethernet networks into fiber networks with our new micro-media converter series. Our micro-media converters boast a small form factor ideal for tight spaces. These units support 100FX, 100 FX SFP, or 1000 FX SFP interfaces in Fast Ethernet (FE) and […]
If the elusive smart home triggers visions of mood lights set to Bach’s Cello Suite No. 5 upon arriving home from work, a new protocol in the home automation industry promises to make those dreams come true. The Z-Wave protocol will finally allow mainstream consumers to enjoy smart homes. Avoiding the 2.4 GHZ Band The […]
Versa Technology is proud to announce that we will now be offering the VX-7900i, a DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS), to help Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Multiple-System Operators (MSOs) build small scale deployments ranging between 250-400 subscribers. These mini-CMTS are a cost-effective solution for cable operators seeking to offer cable connectivity in […]
Cable companies have arrived at a tipping point— their customer base consists of a growing number of broadband subscribers and a declining amount of cable subscribers. Customers are cutting the cord on cable and relying on online streaming and OTT (over-the-top) content to watch their favorite videos. Broadband providers have been relying on Docsis to […]
Cable broadcasting was not always as prevalent as it was now; the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) stymied the industry for several years to protect local television programming. It was not until the 1984 Cable Act when the FCC deregulated the industry that cable became a burgeoning business. The cable industry was able to invest more […]
Cable operators don’t just deliver cable television anymore. Moody’s market analysis reports that “High-speed data subscriber numbers will surpass video subscribers for Moody’s-rated cable companies in the next year”. The report is not surprising. The internet has disrupted traditional television viewing habits. Television consumers now have the convenience of consuming OTT (Over the Top content) […]
As 802.11ac Wave 2 Wireless Access Points (WAPs) are starting to hit the market and manufacturers are scrambling to fill a market need for multigigabit Ethernet. The second iteration of the 802.11ac wi-fi standard can reach wireless speeds of up to 7Gbps in laboratory settings, an upgrade that makes Wave 1’s 1.3Gbps seem paltry. To […]
Maintaining wiring closets cool is an integral step in preserving the reliability and durability of network and telecom equipment. Condensation, ventilation, and air conditioning are three common methods used to help regulate temperature in wiring closets. This infographic shows these 3 options to keep in mind when building a wiring closet. While air conditioning can […]
The Ethernet Alliance has revealed a standardization road map indicating that by the end of 2020, a total of 6 new standards will support the growing demand for bandwidth in residential, enterprise, and data center environments. This handful of standards indicates that the evolution of Ethernet has strayed from the once linear tenfold pursuit of […]
Telecoms are opting to build Fiber to the Node (FTTN) network architectures to leverage their existing copper lines and avoid the hefty installation costs associated with Fiber to the Home (FTTH) deployment. But even with standards such as G.fast, Docsis 3.1 and VDSL2 vectoring, Telecoms are having trouble delivering stable 100 Mbps performance. Though VDSL2 […]
