Telco Test Equipment Training Do you have technicians operating new test equipment for the first time? Do you have new technicians operating existing test equipment for the first time? Do you have staff needing to understand the underlying technology to be tested and the standards that relate to testing that technology? Do you have staff needing hands on practice (ie. … Read more
There are a wide number of OTDR models available, addressing different test and measurement needs. Choosing the right OTDR isn’t always about knowing the in-depth OTDR specifications, a good knowledge of the application and the answer to some basic questions can be all you need: What kind of networks will you be testing? LAN, FTTH/PON, metro, long haul? What fiber … Read more
With an unprecedented number of people around the globe working from home, we have hurriedly become reliant on tele and video conferencing apps and, very often, need to access critical applications. Unfortunately, these apps are especially sensitive to poor quality network conditions Ideally we need minimum disruption to service, so how can we enable this technology shift to achieve this? … Read more
“Knowledge, like air, is vital to life. Like air, no one should be denied it.” – Alan Moore At the moment, we are all faced with uncertainties, which have been brought on by the global COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the pandemic, we have been advised to practice social distancing and have found ourselves spending more time at home … Read more
In the past, security operations (SecOps) and network operations (NetOps) were often separate teams within an organisation, with distinct responsibilities and objectives. This often led to a siloed approach, where the two teams worked independently of each other, and only interacted when a security issue arose that needed to be resolved. However, in today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, this approach … Read more
How fibre cleanliness is crucial to 5G connectivity Whether installing a new fibre network or maintaining an existing one, it is essential for service providers to implement proper fibre-cleaning procedures to ensure the fibre network performance and reliability. This includes ensuring that all connections and splices are kept perfectly clean to avoid potential problems such as insertion loss (weakened signal), … Read more
How to easily identify the best WiFi signal location Steren’s ruggedized, user-friendly and low cost Wireless Display Tester detects strong or weak wireless signals, determines interference levels in the area and allows you to decide which channel to use to solve your WiFi headaches once and for all. This device will also assist you to identify the best location for … Read more
Business as usual at CoverTel CoverTel is currently operating in a “Business as Usual” mode. We continue to closely monitor the developments of Coronavirus (COVID-19). We are following the expert advice of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Department of Health in Australia. Safety is our number one priority and we have put in place a range of proactive … Read more
ADVA unveils industry’s most compact 100G edge demarcation solution FSP 150-XG400 Series removes metro bandwidth bottlenecks and offers easy route to MEF 3.0-certified 100G services Introducing the ADVA FSP 150-XG400 Series – the industry’s most compact demarcation and aggregation technology! This new product family is MEF 3.0-certified and enables businesses and mobile network operators to easily scale their metro networks … Read more
Introducing Zeus, the ultimate tester for the power industry’s communication needs! Designed to help you maintain and troubleshoot communication infrastructures in the Smart Grid, Zeus provides deep insights to make your job easier. With Zeus Utility Tester, you can install, maintain and troubleshoot various communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, PTP, IRIG-B, C37.94, GOOSE, SV and MMS protocols. One-way-delay testing is assisted … Read more