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Give Thanks for the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things and Thanksgiving. There is much to be thankful for this season. For me, the turkey isn't one of them. But historically, the people, the laughter, and those memory making moments captured on camera have always been. And, then, there is the 'Internet of things.' 'IoT?' I know what you're thinking. Stay with me. According to Gartner, the Internet of Things ought to be on every organization's radar for 2017...

GPON in Healthcare: Cough up the phlegm

So 'crass' is not my goal. GPON in healthcare is. And typically, I'd say, 'I'm sorry.' Not this time. When was the last time you savored phlegm? Or thought, it was even almost close to a good idea? Not you, not any sane person ever. So why do you continue to default to traditional Ethernet networking? Here are ten signs of phlegm in your healthcare Ethernet network design: Electronic spikes or surges Electromagnetic interference Heat and...

GPON vs. Ethernet: 3 lies you should know

GPON vs. Ethernet. Does selecting a networking design bring out the angst in you? Does the process remind you of selecting a spouse? If you're hitched, you understand. If you're not, stay tuned... When you compare GPON vs. Ethernet, the default choice is Ethernet. Ethernet has been proven to work. The traditional Ethernet LAN. And that makes sense to many. It makes sense to me too. Nothing can dilute a proven track record....

PON: There is nothing passive about this Network

When you think about passivity, the Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) should not come to mind. 'PON', its nickname, is experiencing exponential growth and is on target to reach 33.3 billion by 2020. Need I say more? Just this month, Tellabs, a leading provider of the passive optical network (PON) solutions, announced a deploy in Park Place. Park Place, is a 40-story, 242-unit luxury condominium complex in Atlanta, Georgia. The 'PON'...

GPON: coffee, bagels and your metro card

What does coffee, bagels and your metro card have to do with the Gigabit Passive Optical network (GPON)? Oh, Everything and then some. What's the 'then some?' Convenience. Do you remember the last time your were inconvenienced? How did you feel? Recently, a media sales representative invited me to visit her office under false pretense. You probably hate her already. Here is more reason to hate her. It was eight degrees. And the wind chill?...