400G coherent tyransceivers

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Telia Carrier taps Acacia for OpenZR+ coherent pluggables

By Peter Dykes

Telia Carrie, which is preparing to converge its IP and optical networking layers to simplify its networks. The operator will be using Acacia’s 400G coherent modules which plug directly into Cisco routers Telia Carrier says this architecture will enable it to address increasing bandwidth demand while significantly reducing both capital and operational expenditures. In preparation […]

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The value of achieving optical networking certifications

There has been an ongoing debate about the value of professional certifications since they became popular in the 1990s. Unfortunately, many of these professional certifications received bad publicity for producing professionals with theoretical knowledge and little or no hands-on experience. Professional certifications have come a long way since then and have a place next to formal college or university education and offer verifiable proof of knowledge and hands-on skills. This article will explain certifications and help you decide if they can benefit your optical networking career.