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GPON vs Ethernet: Brick by Brick

GPON vs Ethernet continues to spar. Have you seen a fight between Muhammad Ali and _________? Yeah, go ahead fill in the blank. Does it matter whose name goes there? You already know how the story ends. Many knew even before the story ended. Muhammad's record boasts 56 wins , 5 losses and 37 knockouts in his 21 year reign. So, GPON vs Ethernet, GPON vs. _____________? Rinse, repeat, recycle---whatever. Same premise. Let's take a ride down memory...

3 Ways GPONs Support Sustainable Healthcare

GPON in Healthcare A growing number of medical practices are going beyond the call of duty— promoting the health of the environment as conscientiously as they promote the health of patients. There are several compelling reasons for a healthcare facility to go green. For starters, eco-friendly practices may reduce rates of pollution-related illnesses. There is also, of course, a financial incentive. A study conducted by the Healthier...

3 Myths About The Passive Optical Network

You probably know about fiber optics, and you might think you know a bit about the gigabit passive optical network (GPON, also known as PON) that use them—but unless you take the time to investigate the sources, it’s easy to get confused. There’s plenty of misinformation and misconceptions on the Internet, much of it espoused by the companies who stand to benefit from GPON myths. When a Cisco-sponsored white paper called “GPON vs....

GPON and LiFi: The new Santa Claus?

Just when we thought the Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) has made enough waves, it has found a new partner in Lifi.  GPON and LiFi are breaking new ground in wireless technology. And what is LiFi? Li-Fi stands for  'Light Fidelity.'  It uses an optical wireless communication.  A wireless optical networking technology that uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for data transmission. So what? Uh-uh, So What? I am certain Santa would not...