OMC offers a range of "spider" fiber optic cable assemblies that can both split a single-source optical signal into multiple outputs and combine multiple inputs into a single output fiber. This can be useful for sensor and precision triggering applications, among others.

As more and more businesses adopt mobile computing and more consumers rely on mobile devices to manage their hyper-connected worlds at all times, Wi-Fi networks are rapidly becoming central to delivering an optimal user experience.

Anritsu Corporation introduces the high-performance MA2808A waveguide mixer, a millimeter wave measurement option for the MS2830A spectrum analyzer/signal analyzer.

Calix, Inc. introduces the newest member of its widely deployed E Series portfolio - the E3-8G - an environmentally tough, node-based optical line terminal (OLT).

To address the challenges associated with escalating data rates and the ongoing need to build cost-effective infrastructure that can support today's and future bandwidth needs, CommScope has developed LazrSPEED WideBand Multimode (WBMMF), which effectively provides a fourfold increase in usable bandwidth, compared to the standard OM3 and OM4 fibers used today

Factory-assembled trunk systems with MPO multi-fiber connectors are increasingly preferred for optical cabling system deployments, especially in high-density areas such as data centers. To maintain bidirectional transmission paths, the system must provide correct polarity to ensure each transmitter (Tx) connects to its corresponding receiver (Rx) at the other end.

Siemens, in collaboration with the Berlin Senate Department for Urban Development and the Environment (SenStadtUm), VMZ Berlin Betreibergesellschaft mbH, the Institute for Climate, Energy and Mobility Protection (IKEM), and the Robotics Innovation Center of the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI), has launched the first pilot project capable of detecting free parking spaces in the city.

While traditional mobile networks have dominated the M2M connectivity market, the situation is about to change, according to the report published today by Beecham Research: "Market Report and Forecast on Low Power WAN Networks for IoT Applications.".

Indra has announced its membership as a full member of the ZigBee Alliance. This association comprises more than 450 companies and organizations worldwide with the goal of promoting the creation and development of open, global standards that define the Internet of Things (IoT) for use in consumer, commercial, and industrial applications.

On October 13th, it was announced that a definitive agreement had been reached for Dell to acquire EMC for a record-breaking $67 billion. This deal could shake up the technology market

Anritsu introduces the scalar transmission option for its PC-controlled ShockLine™ MS46121A single-port USB vector network analyzers, transforming multiple MS46121A models into a single, simple scalar system.

Siemens AG and Cohda Wireless have announced a collaboration in the area of ​​vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) devices. V2I devices are part of collaborative intelligent transport systems (C-ITS), which share information between vehicles and road infrastructure, such as traffic lights.

Samtec, Inc. and Amphenol® Aerospace, a division of Amphenol Corporation, have announced a strategic alliance to address the growing need for embedded optics in harsh environments.

Hibernia Networks announces that its new transatlantic cable, Hibernia Express, has a proven real-world latency of 58.95 ms (milliseconds) from New York to London, which is more than half a millisecond faster than the original projected speed. The new 4,600 km (2,500 mi) submarine cable with ultra-low latency is the first transatlantic cable built in over a decade.

The COFITEL Group presents the new SmartOTDR 100A/B field reflectometer from Viavi, formerly JDSU.

VeEX Inc., a provider of measurement solutions for Telecom, CATV, Fiber and Broadband Access, and represented by Ayscom, announces the new DWDM OTDR module for its RXT platform, the company's flagship multi-service modular platform.

Effective October 12, 2015, AT4 Wireless will serve as the Analog Test Tool Validation House for the NFC Forum. AT4 Wireless was selected through a rigorous process as the best-qualified candidate for this role.

LabNation introduces the open-source SmartScope USB oscilloscope. Believed to be the world's first test instrument designed to run on multiple systems and platforms such as smartphones, tablets, and PCs, the lightweight SmartScope is powered directly from the host's USB port, making it ideal for multi-testing and measuring wherever you are.

According to the 2015 edition of the State of Broadband report, broadband internet is not reaching those who could benefit from it the most, as internet access is almost saturated in the world's richest countries but is not progressing quickly enough to benefit the billions of people living in developing countries.

Hibernia Networks announces that Hibernia Express, its new 4,600-kilometer ultra-low latency submarine cable connecting Halifax, Nova Scotia to Slough, England and Cork, Ireland, is ready for service (RFS). The first transatlantic cable built in more than 12 years, Hibernia Express marks a milestone for global communications.