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Moto Preps New Node for the Cable Show

Posted on May 11, 2012 by BTR Staff
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The VSN200 Optical Node marks the latest in Motorola Mobility‘s (NYSE:MMI) end-to-end 1 GHz Broadband Access Networks (BAN) product portfolio. It’s designed to help cable operators leverage their existing infrastructure to increase bandwidth capacity for additional HD channels, more VOD … Continue reading →

Posted in Products | Tagged fiber, In the Network, Motorola Mobility, node, optics

Midcontinent Expands Fiber Net

Posted on May 7, 2012 by BTR Staff

Midcontinent Communications will implement a multi-million dollar project to extend its multi-state Northern Plains Network (NpNet) fiber-optic backbone from Minot, ND, to Williston, ND. The new fiber route is intended to provide more bandwidth to communities in the oil-producing region of North Dakota. … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged fiber, In the Network, Midcontinent Communications

AFL Releases Breakout Fiber

Posted on May 7, 2012 by BTR Staff
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AFL has introduced a line of indoor/outdoor breakout fiber-optic cable. Designed to support cable terminations and connector configurations that require more strength and durability, the new cables feature a reinforced core configuration anchored by a water-blocked sub-cable construction and stranded … Continue reading →

Posted in Products | Tagged AFL, fiber, In the Network

AFL Expands with Online Reseller

Posted on May 1, 2012 by BTR Staff

Online retailer CableOrganizer.com continues to add new AFL fiber-optic related products to its catalog, which now includes nearly two dozen AFL products, including fiber-optic connectors, cables, fusion splicing gear, tools and equipment, test and inspection gear, cleaning gear, and enclosures … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged AFL, fiber, In the Network, optical, optics

AFL Intros Fiber Inspection/Analysis System

Posted on April 28, 2012 by BTR Staff
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AFL‘s new NOYES FOCIS family of integrated fiber inspection and analysis solutions is designed to enable users to view, capture, store, recall, review and share fiber endface images and document that fiber connections are contamination free. It’s intended for field … Continue reading →

Posted in Products | Tagged AFL, fiber, metrics, T&M

SCTE Approves VoIP, Fiber Standards

Posted on April 25, 2012 by BTR Staff

The SCTE has approved four standards: two on VoIP, one on test points, and another on optical fiber. SCTE 24-21 2012, “BV16 Speech Codec Specification for Voice over IP Applications in Cable Telephony,” contains the description of the BV16 speech codec, … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged fiber, In the Network, metrics, SCTE, standards, T&M, voice, VoIP

PLP Intros Compact Fiber Closure

Posted on April 19, 2012 by BTR Staff
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Preformed Line Products announced the debut of its COYOTE ONE Closure. The new compact fiber-optic closure uses a patented segmented end plate to provide independent access to every cable that enters the closure. It’s designed for quick installation, simple re-entry … Continue reading →

Posted in Products | Tagged fiber, In the Network, Preformed Line Products

Miranda Intros Fiber Converter Series

Posted on April 6, 2012 by BTR Staff
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Miranda Technologies announced the NAB 2012 launch of LUMO, the company’s new high-density fiber converter series with 36 I/Os in a 1RU frame. A modular design is intended to enable each converter to be serviced while the unit remains in … Continue reading →

Posted in Products | Tagged CWDM, fiber, In the Network, Miranda, NAB

Snell Doubles Router Capacity

Posted on April 6, 2012 by BTR Staff
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At the 2012 NAB Show, Snell will unveil a new 4-RU version of its Vega routing platform. The 192-port design is intended to let users configure any signal port independently for fiber or coax connectivity, and enable any port to … Continue reading →

Posted in Products | Tagged fiber, In the Network, NAB, router, Snell

Light Brigade Launches Fiber Safety DVD

Posted on March 29, 2012 by BTR Staff
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The Light Brigade, AFL‘s training division, is releasing its newest menu-based staff development DVD, titled “Fiber Optic Safety.” The DVD is intended as a training tool to enhance the fiber optic safety program of anyone who works with optical fibers … Continue reading →

Posted in Products | Tagged AFL, fiber, training

Multicom Inks Colombia Distribution Deal

Posted on March 23, 2012 by BTR Staff

Multicom has inked a one-year, multimillion-dollar deal with a CATV/datacom/telco-related distributor in Colombia. The agreement includes the entire Multicom brand HFC distribution product line, as well as portions of its fiber-optic product line.

Posted in News | Tagged fiber, HFC, In the Network, Multicom

Cox Biz Backs Up AZ Cancer Research

Posted on March 16, 2012 by BTR Staff

Cox Business, IO‘s Phoenix data center and the International Genomics Consortium are collaborating to strengthen the cancer research organization’s information security through a direct Cox Business fiber link between IGC’s Phoenix headquarters and IO’s Phoenix data center. The Cox Business … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Business Services, Cox, data, fiber, Metro Ethernet, verticals

Aurora to Highlight Transport in China

Posted on March 15, 2012 by BTR Staff
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Aurora Networks will showcase its transport technologies at CCBN 2012, taking place March 21-23 in Beijing. Aurora’s CCBN demonstrations are planned to address demand growth, headend and hub space limitations, and cost-reduction challenges. In addition, the company will showcase its … Continue reading →

Posted in Products | Tagged Aurora Networks, CCBN, fiber, In the Network, optics, PON, RFoG

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