Telecommunications have the capability to deliver societal solutions which can contribute to a transition to a global carbon lean economy.

It is estimated that 60% of dropped calls are due to the backhaul network. In addition to lower costs and increasing network efficiency service, providers must face the realities of what fixed mobile convergence will bring. This article gives those of us not as familiar with wireless communications the fundamental framework for what will ensue as the wireless and wireline networks rapidly converge.

Not surprisingly, it's the failure to execute strategies consistently that is the Number One reason why many businesses don't entirely embrace eco-friendly plans. This 4-phased approach creates a structure for your company as you aim to meet your sustainability objectives.

Home entertainment is becoming more popular with every passing bailout bill. As such, deploying in-home networks for IPTV may benefit in a big way as home entertainment has become a prudent option for penny-pinching families. For this trend to come to fruition, the STB has become a powerful addition to providers’ plans for home domination.

The current financial crisis may actually contain several profound benefits buried beneath the bad news. If you want to survive the economic maelstrom with your job, relationships and health intact, consider acknowledging these 6 gifts the downturn has provided.

Cell phone connectivity has become so critical to business competitiveness that lost calls due to poor reception can mean much more than frustrating conversations. It can mean millions of dollars lost in business deals or lack of repeat business. This affects hospitals, office buildings, meeting facilities, hotels, and more.

Soil resistivity testing and the grounding design process are very important, and becomes more important with each new generation of equipment which becomes more sensitive. Read on to learn how soil resistivity is defined, what determines it, and how it is measured.

Whether an organization is building a new infrastructure, coordinating remote employee teams, or delivering a new product line, project management and business analysis are critical competencies for any organization's success, especially in today's volatile economy. Learn about the trends that point to the organizational need for expertise while coping with tighter budgets, fewer financial and human resources, and change.

This article provides an exploration of the critical troubleshooting issues that come into play whenever a link fails the testing process. It also outlines the key capabilities and features that are required for effective field troubleshooting of both copper and fiber links. Some of the specific techniques discussed include Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) and Optical TDR, as well as alternative specialized technologies for diagnosing and finding fiber link faults without incurring the high cost of OTDR systems.