ProLabs has launched its new QSFP28 100G ZR4 transceiver line at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo, hoping to solve the challenge of 100G beyond 40km without amplification. Achieving 100G speeds up to 80km, the QSFP28 100G ZR4 line offers an affordable and efficient solution for revolutionising service network backhaul and distribution.

With ever-increasing capacity requirements and the complexity of the 5G network, operators need to invest in the development of their networks now to ensure they can withstand the capacity upsurge expected in the future, warns Anthony Clarkson, Technical Director at ProLabs.

As the industry begins its journey to 400G and beyond, it is more important than ever before for organisations to select the right technology for the job at the right price-point. Cost optimisation is crucial for businesses planning their networking infrastructure for the future and by choosing compatibles over OEM products, organisations will make exponential savings.

How evolving architectures are key for 5G roll out has been addressed by the optical transceiver specialist ProLabs at Next Generation Optical Networking 2018 (NGON) in Nice. Speaking on the opening day of NGON, Anthony Clarkson, Technologist at ProLabs, recommended three simple steps that should not be ignored by operators when accommodating the fifth-gen mobile network.

During LINX100 in London, Anthony Clarkson, Technologist at optical transceiver company ProLabs, addressed why it is integral for 100G long reach products to be utilised as the demand for speed overtakes technology. Highlighting the struggle that service providers face as network demands continue to become even more complex, Clarkson stated: “The need for speed is increasing every day, and demand is now overtaking technology.

  Tony Lefebvre, VP of Product Management and Marketing at optical transceiver specialist, ProLabs, here addressed why monitoring power consumption is integral to manage data centre environments.

ProLabs has announced the launch of an innovative range of high performing, industrial temperature transceivers.

A 10GBASE-T SFP+ transceiver which will give data centre and network managers the ability to extend the life of their cabling infrastructure, has been introduced by ProLabs. This is the first in the range of ProLabs’ copper products - 2.5/5G Copper SFP transceivers for the data centre and G.Fast copper transceivers for the telecom industry – these interface with a standard Ethernet switch, will also be launched later in the year.

ProLabs, a provider of compatible optical infrastructure equipment, has centralised its operations with the opening of its new integrated facility in South Cerney, Gloucestershire. At the launch event held in January, Electronic Specifier Design Editor Joe Bush found out more about the company’s commitment to providing compatibility and interoperability.

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The design of any high tech product is a long process and this is especially true in the optical transceiver and interconnectivity business. Often overlooked, however, is the crucial role played by the designer in ensuring a product’s reliability. Giacomo Losio, Head of Technology, ProLabs.