Data Center News
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Data centers have become one of the most debated pieces of modern infrastructure. Critics often focus on electricity consumption, land use, and local development, but it’s important to remember what these facilities actually do. Every photo uploaded to social media, every cloud document, every AI prompt, every streaming movie, every online purchase, and nearly every…
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China is expanding its artificial intelligence infrastructure with underwater data center technology designed to support high-performance computing while reducing cooling costs. The sealed server modules are deployed on the seafloor, where naturally cold seawater provides passive cooling that can significantly reduce the energy required for traditional air conditioning. This design is intended to improve energy…
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A Visual Fault Locator (VFL) is a handheld optical testing device used in fiber optic networks to identify faults, breaks, or discontinuities in optical fibers. It emits a highly visible red laser light (usually around 650 nm) into the fiber, which allows technicians to visually trace the fiber path. Any break, bend, or poor connection…
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Meta has finalized a massive $60 billion deal with AMD to deploy next‑generation AI accelerators across its global data centers. The agreement marks one of the largest AI infrastructure commitments ever made and signals Meta’s intent to diversify away from Nvidia’s near‑monopoly on AI compute. For AMD, the deal represents a breakthrough in hyperscaler adoption…
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Enterprise computing refers to the large-scale use of information technology systems, infrastructure, and software applications to support and manage the complex operations of businesses and organizations. It encompasses a wide array of technologies including servers, databases, networks, cloud platforms, and enterprise software such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), CRM (Customer Relationship Management), and SCM (Supply…
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Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) refers to the distortion of optical signals caused by slight differences in the propagation speed of light’s polarization modes as they travel through fiber. In an ideal optical fiber, light of all polarization states should move uniformly. However, imperfections, asymmetries, and environmental stress within the fiber cause birefringence—splitting the light into…
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Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) occurs when light traveling through a single-mode optical fiber splits into two orthogonal polarization components that propagate at slightly different velocities. This phenomenon is caused by random imperfections, asymmetries, and external stresses in the fiber, such as core ellipticity, bending, or temperature fluctuations. In an ideal fiber, both polarization modes would…
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Polishing fiber is the final stage in preparing an optical fiber connector, ensuring a smooth, scratch-free end face that allows for minimal signal loss and optimal light transmission. The procedure begins after the fiber has been cleaved and secured in a connector ferrule using epoxy or a mechanical fit. Once the adhesive cures, the protruding…
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WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) is a method of combining multiple optical signals onto one fiber strand by assigning each signal a unique wavelength. These wavelengths act like separate channels, allowing parallel transmission of data without interference. This dramatically increases the capacity of fiber networks without laying additional fiber. Each signal is generated by a laser…
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Fire safety in cable installations is a critical aspect of both data center and field operations, ensuring the protection of personnel, equipment, and infrastructure. The first step toward minimizing fire risk begins with selecting the correct cable type for the environment. Plenum-rated cables, labeled CMP, are designed for air-handling spaces such as ceiling voids or…
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MoCA, or Multimedia over Coax Alliance, is a technology that allows for networking over existing coaxial cable systems in homes. It enables the use of coaxial cables to create a high-speed Ethernet connection, providing a reliable and efficient way to distribute internet access throughout a home without the need for new wiring. MoCA networks can…
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An Optical Loss Test Set (OLTS) is a specialized instrument used in fiber optic networks to measure the total optical loss across a fiber link. It combines a calibrated light source and a power meter to determine how much signal is lost as light travels from one end of the fiber to the other. This…
