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    Optical Tech

    Dispersion compensation technology advances

    Jan. 1, 2010
    Combining the power of fiber Bragg gratings with the simplicity of an ordinary patch cord results in a space-saving, cost-effective approach to dispersion compensation.
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    Network Design

    Next step for MPLS is the metro edge

    Jan. 1, 2010
    The maturity of Carrier Ethernet and the adoption of MPLS in the metro lend economic and technical support for an MPLS evolution to the metro edge. New deployments are validating...
    Market Research

    The need for speed

    Jan. 1, 2010
    Early adoption of optical technology in carrier networks almost always hinges on the symbiotic relationship between need and cost. Initial deployments can be expected to occur...
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    Network Design

    NYSE Euronext and 100G: The drive to zero latency

    Jan. 1, 2010
    With a decrease of 1 ms in latency equating to up to $100 million for its trading partners, NYSE Euronext decided to launch the first commercial application of serial 100-Gbps...
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    Network Design

    Roles different protocols will play in the cloud

    Jan. 1, 2010
    IT managers have multiple protocol options for supporting cloud computing. Settling on one may prove difficult in the near term, which means planning accordingly.