Stay ahead with the latest on WDM/OTN upgrades, SDH/MSTP migration strategies, IP networking deployments and fiber infrastructure — written for engineers and procurement teams.
Carriers worldwide are accelerating 100G/200G OTN rollouts to meet surging bandwidth demand. This article breaks down the key drivers — from data-centre interconnect to 5G backhaul — and explains which platforms and line cards are seeing the highest procurement activity in 2026. Essential reading if you're planning a capacity upgrade or evaluating second-hand OTN gear.
As AI clusters and hyperscale platforms push bandwidth to new limits, 400G and 800G interconnect has moved from roadmap to reality. This guide breaks down the key optical modules — QSFP-DD, OSFP, DR4, FR4 — cabling architectures, thermal constraints, and greenfield vs. brownfield strategies to help engineers and procurement teams make the right hardware decisions in 2026.
A single contaminated fiber endface can degrade an entire optical link — introducing insertion loss, triggering BER alarms, and damaging transceivers worth thousands of dollars. This practical guide covers the correct wet-dry cleaning procedure, which tools actually work, IEC 61300-3-35 inspection standards, and the most common mistakes that cause recurring contamination in data centres and telecom exchanges.
