Smart grids must have precise timing to work properly. Sensors, control systems, protection relays, and remote terminals all need to be in sync to track data. But for power companies, it’s important to keep their legacy timing system working while they upgrade to a newer, more accurate and dependable one. To help with this, ADVA has introduced a small and … Read more
If you’re a network electrician looking for the latest network cable testers you would have noticed the sheer variety available on the market. Whether your troubleshooting existing cables or installing new cable, having a quality cable tester is a must-have tool for all professional network technicians. Even if you are not a professional, our selection of the top 10 network … Read more
We live in a world where technology advances faster than most of us can keep up with and with so many of these tech improvements it has accelerated our ability to deliver better services and processes. The 5G and wireless microwave 3Z RF Vision antennas are market leaders when it comes to innovation. Their compact user-friendly design has paved the … Read more
"Communication service providers never again have to compromise between performance and lifetime." Gil Biran General Manager, Oscilloquartz, ADVA ADVA has released a new type of cesium clock called Oscilloquartz OSA 3350 ePRC+. It is the first of its kind, using optical cesium to keep extremely accurate time. Compared to other clocks of this type, it is much more stable and … Read more
Why Should Businesses test their VPN? Businesses should test their VPN to make sure that it can handle the increased traffic from remote workers and to ensure network security. Performance testing can help them avoid oversubscription and ensure a good quality of experience for employees. With remote work becoming the new normal, businesses need to continually monitor and assess their … Read more
Why is icky pic so hard to clean? It’s not – if you have the right icky pic cleaner. The stuff is “icky” because the gel is petroleum-based, highly viscous fluid that resists water and weak solvents. You’ll find icky pic on all the cables that are engineered for outside plant, and they’re usually the stranded “loose tube” cables. In … Read more
The security requirements for testing new software releases, IT infrastructure, or setting up a Cyber Range are much more stringent than in regular commercial markets. As a result, a “Permissions based Architecture” is required to ensure that only authorized individuals have access to certain data or functions. Additionally, each communication path must be “Hardened,” which means that they need to … Read more
ADVA has introduced a new method to provide highly precise timing for networks. This technology is based on ADVA’s Oscilloquartz technology and will be important for applications such as 5G and smart grid. This new solution uses an optimized optical timing channel (OTC) to accurately synchronize from the core of the network to the edge. It achieves nanosecond timing by … Read more
As we move towards ‘COVID normal’, many aspects of life are returning to normal and work is no exception, with many businesses contemplating the re-opening of offices and other workplaces. But reopening businesses and buildings is challenging, because the virus is a hidden threat. However, the use of InfraSensing by ServersCheck’s Infrared Thermal Camera Sensors can help in this regard … Read more
Government and Military agencies, as well as defence contractors and suppliers, face many challenges when setting up a lab with secure, automated, and transparent infrastructure. It is difficult to support multiple environments while keeping things secure, and this can become even harder if all the requirements and challenges are not identified at the beginning or during the process, potentially making … Read more