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2 Ways Big Data Is Used in Sports

This blog examines some of the uses of data in sports and how big data, consequently data centers, enhance a variety of sports.

Hyperscale and 4 Other Types of Data Centers

This blog explores how Hyperscale compares to other types of data centers.

High Fiber Counts In Colocation Data Centers

This blog discusses the importance of using higher fiber core counts within data centers due to the global emergence of “cloud” providers, which has had a major impact on fiber connectivity.

Understanding Different Types of Data Centers

This blog explores the different types of data centers: Hyperscale, Colocation, Wholesale Colocation, Enterprise, Telecom and eventually, the Edge data center.

How To Reduce Data Center Operational Costs

This blog explores the wide range of fiber management solutions that AFL provides to support both splicing and patching inside panels and external connections between panels.

3 Characteristics of a Converged Access Network [Infographic]

This infographic examines the solutions and three key characteristics of AFL’s Converged Access Network: Expandability, Flexibility and Accessibility.

Preparing for the 6G and “Extreme Edge” Future

In this blog, Josh Simer, AFL Market Strategy and Innovation Manager for Service Providers, explains how wireline operators can build access networks today which will be able to handle the 6G future.

What is a Meet-Me Room?

This blog examines the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating a Meet-Me Room (MMR), also known as ENI (External Network Interface) or MDA (Main Distribution Area), in your data center facility.

AFL GROWTH 2022 Recap

This blog highlights the daily takeaways from AFL GROWTH 2022, our bi-annual sales conference.

[Infographic] AFL's OPGW Capacity

This infographic shows how AFL is leaving its mark in the electric utility industry with its OPGW cable, shorter lead times and multiple manufacturing locations.

Meet the AFL Team – Craig Miller

Meet the AFL Team – Alisa Sprouse

AFL Helps Ensure First Responders Stay Connected in Emergencies

This blog explores how AFL’s expertise with Public Safety DAS installations coupled with the software suite of PCTEL® help ensure that first responders stay connected during emergencies.

6G or not 6G? That is the question.

Josh Simer, AFL Market Strategy and Innovation Manager for Service Providers, approaches the subject of 6G and its future requirements and goals. 

Meet the AFL Team – Roderic Chapman

January 2022 AFL Global Photo Contest Submissions

November AFL Global Photo Contest Submissions

Intrinsic and Extrinsic Attenuation in Fiber Optic Cables

Attenuation, or the loss of light or signal, is nearly unavoidable when installing your fiber network. This blog will explore its two forms: intrinsic and extrinsic attenuation.

September AFL Global Photo Contest Submissions