The ISO 9001 certified, U.K.-based manufacturer of network fiber optic transmission products brings a broad line of transmission solutions to the Americas. 

At a recent fiber optic technician training class, I heard some interesting stories about using existing pre-installed fiber optic links for various types of data communication.

OSPFiber for outdoor ISP, broadband, and network applications, is available in two-, six-, and 12-strand configurations.

The TechLogix TL-NS42-POE provides Gigabit Ethernet switching via four twisted pair ports, one fiber SFP port and one SFP/RJ45 combo port.

This acquisition will help NSI support its distributors and their clients transition from copper-based solutions into the fiber optic technologies. 

The overall growth of surveillance video has greatly increased in the past few years, as video analytics, megapixel cameras and other innovations are causing more customers to install new or upgrade existing surveillance systems.

The new Altronix fiber termination kit for deploying fiber, which was developed in conjunction with Slayton Solutions, includes the comprehensive tools required to facilitate fiber optic termination and testing. 

The tools you need, and how to properly handle fiber optic and network cables.

Columnist Roy Pollack challenges professionals to test their knowledge in the latest 5 Minute Tech quiz.

Dave Engebretson, technical writer for SDM for over a decade, is a well-known trainer and certification proctor in IP networking, copper and fiber optic technologies and techniques.