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		<title>Ocean Optics Unveils New Scientific-Grade Spectrometer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:28:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jan. 25, 2012 – Ocean Optics has unveiled their new scientific-grade spectrometer featuring enhanced VIS-NIR response. The Maya2000 Pro-VIS-NIR from Ocean Optics is a back-thinned 2D FFT-CCD spectrometer with high sensitivity, 80% peak quantum efficiency and excellent VIS-NIR response. The Maya2000 Pro-VIS-NIR is ideal for low light-level applications such as Raman, as well as for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Inno Instrument Fusion Splicers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:24:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Inno Instrument manufactures a complete line of top-quality fiber optic tools which includes a full selection of fusion splicers. Inno fusion splicers are built for reliable and flawless performance with features like intuitive interfaces that are easy to operate, long battery life, consistently precision splicing results splice after splice, and durable designs that make them [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AFL Presents $7,500 Grant to Children’s Security Blanket</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:26:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dec 31, 2011 – AFL’s community advisory board recently presented a $7,500 grant to the Children’s Security Blanket Inc. (CSB) of Spartanburg, SC in support of the 5th annual Toys R Us Christmas Celebration. The event is an initiative to provide an opportunity for children undergoing cancer treatment, along with their siblings, to shop for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ocean Optics Introduces New Optical Measurement System</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 02:05:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oct. 11, 2011 – Ocean Optics has introduced an optical measurement system for absolute irradiance measurements of solar simulators and other radiant sources. The RaySphere enables measurement of absolute irradiance (mW/cm2/nm) over different spectral ranges from the UV to the NIR (380-1700 nm). RaySphere is especially useful to solar simulator manufacturers and R&#038;D labs as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sidera Networks Selected For Dark Fiber and Ethernet Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:41:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oct. 4, 2011 &#8211; Sidera Networks, a leading provider of fiber optic-based network solutions, has announced that it has been selected by NESN (New England Sports Network), New England’s most watched sports network, to enable simulcast programming for regional broadcasts of the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins games. Since 2003, NESN has deployed Sidera [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Four Companies Competing For Colombian Fiber Optic Project</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:53:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oct 4, 2011 &#8211; Colombia’s ICT Ministry has announced that four companies have submitted bid proposals for the country’s National Fiber Optic Project. The Temporary Union Colombian Fiber Optic, Telmex Colombia SA, Temporary Union Connectivity for All (Media Commerce Partners, ZTE Corp. Colombia branch, EXICOM INC, and ANDITEL SA) and Temporary Union Telefonica (Colombia Telecommunications [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sumitomo Electric Launches T-71C Touch Screen Fusion Splicer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:16:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[TOKYO, Sept 16, 2011 &#8211; Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. announced the release of its new T-71C Direct Core Alignment Fusion Splicer. This machine was developed on the basis of the concept of &#8220;ultra-fast splicing in every environment.&#8221; While compact, lightweight, rugged and durable, the T-71C is capable of the fastest splice cycle time. Its touch [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sumitomo Quantum Type-Q101-CA Fusion Splicer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 03:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Quantum Type-Q101-CA from Sumitomo marks the new standard for fusion splicers. It offers a number of innovative features that put it far ahead of the competition.]]></description>
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		<title>EXFO FTB-300 OTDR Universal Test System</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:36:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The EXFO FTB-300 UTS (Universal Test System) combines a series of high-performance test modules into a powerful network testing platform. It simultaneously houses up to three field-interchangeable modules and runs a complete test application software suite to provide maximum processing capability right where you need it the most - out in the field.]]></description>
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		<title>EXFO FOT-930 MaxTester Multifunction Optical Loss Tester</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:45:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The FOT-930 Maxtester Multifunction Loss Tester is designed to be used by network service providers, network installers and CATV operators. The FOT-930 MaxTester provides fully automated loss test results in 10 seconds for up to three wavelengths, as well as automatic ORL and fiber-length measurement. It combines a powerful light source, a power meter, a visual fault locator, a full-duplex digital talk set and a video fiber inspection probe. It also features a large, high-resolution color display and nine hours autonomy provided by field-swappable rechargeable batteries.]]></description>
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		<title>ZTE To Supply Equipment For BelTelecom GPON FTTH National Broadband Network</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 03:38:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[June 16, 2011 &#8211; ZTE Corp. says it will supply GPON fiber to the home (FTTH) equipment for BelTelecom’s national broadband network project in Belarus. The multi-phase project will cover all the seven regions of the country, including the capital of Minsk. BelTelecom expects to use the FTTH network to provide data and HDTV video [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AFL Updates Noyes M200 OTDR With New User Interface</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 23:40:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 10, 2011 &#8211; AFL is releasing the M200 OTDR with a new User Interface (UI), version 2.0, with improved features that simplify use and reduces training time and testing errors. Complete jobs more quickly and accurately! New features of the User Interface 2.0 include: * Pass/Fail thresholds compliant with TIA/ISO/user-defined values to alert test [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vytran Hires New VP of Research and Development</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:48:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[April 26, 2011 &#8211; Vytran, a leading supplier of optical fiber splicing and processing solutions, has hired Giorgio Giaretta as Vice President of Research and Development. Giaretta brings to Vytran more than 15 years of experience developing innovative products for the telecommunications and display industries. &#8220;Giorgio Giaretta has a successful history of managing technical teams [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Noyes OFS 300 Optical Fiber Scope</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:05:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Noyes OFS 300 from AFL Telecommunications is a versatile optical fiber scope with precision 200X magnification. This handheld and rugged scope is perfect for inspecting optical fiber connectors for scratches, dirt, or other problems normally associated with poor transmission performance.]]></description>
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		<title>Noyes OFL 250 Handheld OTDR</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:29:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Noyes OFL 250 from AFL Telecommunications is a single-mode OTDR with an integrated Optical Power Meter (OPM), Laser Source (OLS), and Visual Fault Locator (VFL) in a handheld package weighing only 0.8 kg (1.7 lb). With short dead zone and mid-range dynamic range performance, the OFL 250 is ideal for testing optical fibers in service provider metro areas and FTTx networks.]]></description>
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		<title>Noyes M200 Handheld OTDR</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:03:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Noyes M200 from AFL Telecommunications offers unmatched OTDR capabilities in a handheld package weighing less than 1 kg (2 lb). Multimode, Single-mode, and 'QUAD' wavelength models are offered. With short dead zone and intermediate range specifications, the M200 is ideal for Tier 2 testing of premises (building and campus) networks or certification and troubleshooting of FTTX PON networks. And its bright, transflective display makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor operation.]]></description>
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		<title>M2 Optics Offers New Lower Loss Long-Haul Optical Fiber</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:59:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 31, 2011 &#8211; M2 Optics Inc., a leading provider of optical fiber testing platforms, is now offering Corning LEAF fiber with a lower loss specification in any of their portable or rack-mount enclosures for a variety of long-haul testing applications. Available by request, it is the latest option in a wide variety of single [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AFL To Offer Advanced Fiber Optic Splicing Seminars</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:58:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[AFL has launched advanced splicing seminars intended for industry engineers and professionals, as well as university students, engaged in fiber optic activities involving splicing and for those interested in learning more about fusion splicing technology and methods. The seminars, which will take place around the US, will include: Explanation of splicing system observation and fiber [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Extron Electronics Unveils A/V Transmission Fiber Optic Cabling System</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:43:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 10, 2011 &#8211; Extron Electronics&#8217; line of fiber-optic cabling products such as cable, connectors, termination tools, and test equipment extends the company&#8217;s line of fiber-optic products. The cabling system joins Extron&#8217;s existing line of extenders, matrix switchers, and distribution amplifiers for audio/video (A/V) and control signaling. Plenum-rated, bend-insensitive fiber-optic cable as well as factory-terminated [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sumitomo Type-65 Micro-Mass Fusion Splicer</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sumitomo-type-65-micro-mass-fusion-splicer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sumitomo-type-65-micro-mass-fusion-splicer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:14:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fusion Splicers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Sumitomo Type-65 Micro-Mass fusion splicer sets a new standard for reduced size and weight, and is designed for complete portability. Type-65 can be used for all types of ribbon and single-fiber splicing with an optimum arrangement for ease of use in aerial and taut-sheath applications.]]></description>
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		<title>Snap-on BK5500 Video Inspection Scope</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/snap-on-bk5500-video-inspection-scope/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/snap-on-bk5500-video-inspection-scope/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 23:10:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Scopes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Snap-on]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The BK5500 video inspection scope from Snap-on is a time-saving inspection tool which is ideal for engine, A/C, under dash, suspension and transmission work.]]></description>
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		<title>Sumitomo Type-66 TuffCat Mass Fusion Splicer</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sumitomo-type-66-tuffcat-mass-fusion-splicer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sumitomo-type-66-tuffcat-mass-fusion-splicer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:32:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fusion Splicers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Type-66 TuffCat mass fusion splicer features the industry's first Dual-Automatic-Splice Protection Sleeve Heater System - Sumitomo's exclusive patent-pending system. The dual heater system's simultaneous operation helps to eliminate squandered time waiting for a single heater system to complete its cycle. Instead, the streamlined splicing process reduces the bottle neck of "heater wait time" by 88%, improving mass splicing efficiency and productivity in the field by 70%.]]></description>
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		<title>Sumitomo Type-39 FastCat Fusion Splicer</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sumitomo-type-39-fastcat-fusion-splicer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sumitomo-type-39-fastcat-fusion-splicer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fusion Splicers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sumitomo]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Sumitomo Type-39 FastCat Core Alignment fusion splicer is the industry's first splicer to feature a Dual-Automatic Heater System featuring Auto Start Heater and Auto Start Splice functions - making the FastCat the fastest splicer available today.]]></description>
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		<title>Sumitomo TomCat Type-25e Handheld Fusion Splicer</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sumitomo-tomcat-type-25e-handheld-fusion-splicer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sumitomo-tomcat-type-25e-handheld-fusion-splicer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:31:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fusion Splicers]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/?p=175</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The new Type-25e TomCat fusion splicer from Sumitomo incorporates all the features, functions and proven reliability of the Type-25 family - the industry's most popular handheld splicers for FTTx and restoration applications - but with a great many enhancements. The TomCats feature improved optical technology utilizing your choice of an economical single camera system or an industry standard dual camera splice loss estimation system. The improved optical technology, combined with a quicker splice protection sleeve heater, allows the unit to deliver a typical splice time in less that 11 seconds for SMF or MMF.]]></description>
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		<title>Snap-on BK6000 Digital Image Capturing Borescope</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/snap-on-bk6000-digital-image-capturing-borescope/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/snap-on-bk6000-digital-image-capturing-borescope/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:49:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Scopes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Snap-on]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/?p=2851</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The BK6000 Digital Image Capturing Borescope from Snap-on offers unlimited uses for inspecting hard-to-see places. With the digital borescope, professional technicians can easily diagnose problems more accurately and quickly, avoiding unnecessary disassembly, and saving valuable time and effort.]]></description>
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		<title>Kazakhtelecom Deploys GPON FTTH Network</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/kazakhtelecom-deploys-gpon-ftth-network/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/kazakhtelecom-deploys-gpon-ftth-network/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:23:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[January 24, 2011 &#8211; Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) says it has completed the deployment of the first gigabit passive optical network (GPON) in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan. Kazakhtelecom will use the new network to provide broadband services such as IPTV, video on demand (VoD), and high-speed Internet access to residential and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AboveNet Expands Fiber Optic Network in Seattle</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/abovenet-expands-fiber-optic-network-in-seattle/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/abovenet-expands-fiber-optic-network-in-seattle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 01:11:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[December 21, 2010 &#8211; AboveNet, Inc., a leading provider of high bandwidth connectivity solutions, today announced it is expanding its high performance network in Seattle. New fiber optic rings will provide short, low latency routes from downtown Seattle to the Sabey Data Center Complex in Tukwila and include connections into the new American Life data [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Google Fiber Delays Broadband Award Until 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/google-fiber-delays-broadband-award-until-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/google-fiber-delays-broadband-award-until-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:07:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 16, 2010 &#8211; The response to Google Fiber&#8217;s contest in which the winner would become a test market for their high-speed, fiber-based broadband network has proven to be so massive that Google has announced that they will delay choosing a winner until 2011. Originally Google had planned to award the test program this month. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sumitomo Introduces Dual-Heater V-Groove Fusion Splicer</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sumitomo-introduces-dual-heater-v-groove-fusion-splicer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sumitomo-introduces-dual-heater-v-groove-fusion-splicer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:02:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fusion Splicers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 15, 2010 &#8211; Sumitomo Electric Lightwave has announced the availability of the first fixed V-groove Sumitomo fusion splicer with a dual heating system. The built-in dual heating system of the Type-46 TomCat plus fusion splicer improves splicing efficiency and productivity by 70%, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave asserts. The splicer’s electronic design, which accommodates a built-in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sidera Networks To Acquire Long Island Fiber Exchange</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sidera-networks-to-acquire-long-island-fiber-exchange/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sidera-networks-to-acquire-long-island-fiber-exchange/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:26:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 10, 2010 — Sidera Networks, Inc., a premier provider of fiber optic-based network solutions, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Long Island Fiber Exchange, Inc. (&#8220;LIFE&#8221;), a facilities-based network service provider serving customers on Long Island, New York, and in Westchester County, New York. Through the acquisition of LIFE, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ADTRAN Releases Total Access 1108VP For High-Density FTTx Applications</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/adtran-releases-total-access-1108vp-for-high-density-fttx-applications/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/adtran-releases-total-access-1108vp-for-high-density-fttx-applications/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 01:44:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 6, 2010 &#8211; ADTRAN Inc., (NASDAQ:ADTN) expanded its family of sealed outside plant broadband products with the addition of the Total Access 1108VP. The new system is designed to enable operators to quickly provide advanced broadband triple-play services in any high-density, low line count FTTx application. It is specifically targeted for multiple dwelling unit [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Legrand Ortronics Introduces OptiMo High Density Fiber Optic Line</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/legrand-ortronics-introduces-optimo-high-density-fiber-optic-line/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/legrand-ortronics-introduces-optimo-high-density-fiber-optic-line/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:05:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 23, 2010 &#8211; Legrand &#124; Ortronics has unveiled its OptiMo High Density (HD) fiber-optic line. The OptiMo HD family includes high-density rack-mount fiber enclosures, adapter panels, and pre-terminated cassettes, all designed for space-constrained installations in enterprise networks and data centers. OptiMo HD rack-mount enclosures are available in 1U, 2U, 3U, and 4U versions. The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>PerkinElmer Debuts New LED Fiber Optic Illuminator Module For Medical Applications</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/perkinelmer-debuts-new-led-fiber-optic-illuminator-module-for-medical-applications/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/perkinelmer-debuts-new-led-fiber-optic-illuminator-module-for-medical-applications/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 01:17:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nov. 16, 2010 &#8211; PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced the debut of its new LED fiber optic illuminator module. The new LED module is designed for ease of integration by medical OEMs in endoscopy, surgical microscopy and headlamp applications. The LED [...]]]></description>
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		<title>EXFO Launches Handheld FOT-5200 CWDM Channel Analyzer</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/exfo-launches-handheld-fot-5200-cwdm-channel-analyzer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/exfo-launches-handheld-fot-5200-cwdm-channel-analyzer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 02:35:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[EXFO]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 9, 2010 &#8211; EXFO Inc. has launched the FOT-5200 CWDM Channel Analyzer, a new test and measurement instrument for CWDM networks. EXFO touts the FOT-5200 as the fastest and smallest tester on the market for the installation, maintenance, and repair of any CWDM network. The FOT-5200 is being targeted at least in part at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sidera Networks to Exhibit at FIA Expo 2010 in Chicago</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sidera-networks-to-exhibit-at-fia-expo-2010-in-chicago/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sidera-networks-to-exhibit-at-fia-expo-2010-in-chicago/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 22:40:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/?p=2916</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[November 1, 2010 – Sidera Networks, a premier provider of fiber optic-based network solutions, will exhibit at the FIA Expo 2010, taking place November 2-4 at the Hilton Chicago. Attendees are encouraged to visit Sidera Networks at Booth #510. Sidera Networks recently announced that it saw double-digit revenue growth over the last 18 months in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ADVA Optical Networking Leading Drive To Develop WDM-PON Technology</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/adva-optical-networking-leading-drive-to-develop-wdm-pon-technology/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/adva-optical-networking-leading-drive-to-develop-wdm-pon-technology/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 22:59:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 26, 2010 &#8211; ADVA Optical Networking today announced its participation in a research project designed to develop future-proof, scalable Wavelength Division Multiplexing Passive Optical Networking (WDM-PON) technology. Called &#8220;ADVAntage-PON&#8221;, the project represents another milestone in ADVA Optical Networking&#8217;s ongoing efforts to encourage the build-out of fiber- based access networks. The project will run for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mobius Photonics And Tratech Fiberoptics Announce Licensing Agreement For Optical Fiber Connectors</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/mobius-photonics-and-tratech-fiberoptics-announce-licensing-agreement-for-optical-fiber-connectors/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/mobius-photonics-and-tratech-fiberoptics-announce-licensing-agreement-for-optical-fiber-connectors/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:09:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 25, 2010 &#8211; Mobius Photonics, a top provider of short pulsed fiber laser sources (IR, green, and UV laser), and Tratech Fiberoptics, Inc., a manufacturer of high-power fiber optic cables, have entered into an exclusive licensing agreement that designates Tratech Fiberoptics as the worldwide manufacturer and distributor of &#8220;Meight&#8221; optical fiber connectors and associated [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sidera Networks To Design Network for American University</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sidera-networks-to-design-network-for-american-university/</link>
		<comments>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/sidera-networks-to-design-network-for-american-university/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:47:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/?p=2896</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[October 20, 2010 – Sidera Networks, a premier provider of fiber optic-based network solutions, announced today that it has been selected by American University, a leading higher education institution in Washington, D.C., to design and implement a high capacity, diversely routed network path for disaster recovery for the university. Sidera will securely interconnect American University [...]]]></description>
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		<title>JDSU Names New President Of Communications Test &amp; Measurement Business Segment</title>
		<link>http://www.fiberoptictoolsupply.com/blog/jdsu-names-new-president-of-communications-test-measurement-business-segment/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:31:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 19, 2010 &#8211; JDSU (NASDAQ: JDSU) (TSX: JDU) has named David Heard as president of its communications test and measurement business segment. Heard succeeds Dave Holly, who in late August was named to lead the company&#8217;s emerging markets business. JDSU&#8217;s communications test and measurement business segment provides a range of test equipment and services [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nexans Proposes Offer to Purchase Fiber Optic Cable Maker Draka</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 22:12:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oct 18, 2010 &#8211; Nexans, a leading manufacturer of cables and cabling systems, announced today that it intends to enter into talks with Draka Holding NV regarding a potential offer to purchase the company which is a well known provider of fiber optic cabling. The primary shareholder of Draka Holding NV, Flint Beheer BV, has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ixia Introduces Next-Gen Xcellon IP Network Test Architecture</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 23:52:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 12, 2010 &#8211; Ixia (NASDAQ: XXIA) has introduced its next-generation testing architecture. Elements of the new Xcellon line can support terabit traffic generation. Its high-density architecture features the ability to combine the processing power of up to four multi-core CPUs to deliver up to 12X the per-port performance of the nearest competitor, Ixia asserts. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>EXFO Introduces MaxTester DSL Handheld FTTX Tester</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 22:53:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 7, 2010 &#8211; EXFO Inc. has launched the MaxTester DSL, a handheld FTTX tester designed to enable field technicians to quickly and easily turn up xDSL services. The MaxTester DSL supports ADSL, ADSL2, ADSL2+, and VDSL2. Combining DSL, Ethernet, and IP layer testing into one handheld unit, the MaxTester DSL enables service providers to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>LeCroy Launches SPARQ Signal Integrity Network Analyzers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:53:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 4, 2010 &#8211; LeCroy Corp. has launched a new class of instrument, the SPARQ series of Signal Integrity Network Analyzers. The SPARQ measures 40-GHz S-parameters on up to four ports with single button press operation at a small fraction of the cost of traditional methods such as vector network analyzers, LeCroy asserts. The SPARQ [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ADVA Optical Networking Releases New Security Features For FSP 3000 Platform</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:53:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 27, 2010 &#8211; ADVA Optical Networking has released a new security collection designed to improve the FSP 3000 platform. The security collection is comprised of three elements &#8211; management software architecture, in-service fiber plant monitoring, and wire-speed low-latency encryption. Bringing encryption techniques into the optical networking solution recognizes the development of advanced intrusion and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AFL Opens New Fiber Optic Facility In The UK</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:04:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 23, 2010 &#8211; AFL Telecommunications reports that it is opening a second fiber optic facility to support the European region with customized optical fiber interconnect cables used for communication applications. The new facility is located in the Hawksworth Trading Estate. AFL expects to hire additional personnel to staff the new facility. “As fiber rich [...]]]></description>
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		<title>EXFO Unveils FTB-1 Handheld Network Testing Platform</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:15:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 14, 2010 &#8211; EXFO Inc. has launched their FTB-1 handheld testing platform. The system combines a variety of modules with software-based standard tests. The FTB-1 is aimed at FTTH and Ethernet testing in the field. The FTB-1 leverages an Intel ATOM processor and the Windows Embedded Standard operating system, to enable EXFO’s new EXpert [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chattanooga TN Receives First 1 Gigabit Broadband Service in U.S.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:14:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 13, 2010 &#8211; EPB Fiber Optics, Chattanooga&#8217;s municipally-owned fiber-to-the-premises network, and Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced the only 1 Gigabit broadband service in the United States for residential and business customers is now available citywide in Chattanooga, Tennessee. EPB operates a high-speed optical fiber network that today offers services to over [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MRV Introduces New Fiber Driver Optical Spectrum Analyzer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:51:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 9, 2010 &#8211; MRV Communications Inc. has announced the availability of its new Fiber Driver Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) module for real-time optical performance analysis of any dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) aggregated optical link. This advanced optical monitoring capability enables continuous and preemptive optical performance measurement, eliminating the need for stand-alone optical spectrum [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ADC Equipment Used To Build New FTTP Network In North Dakota</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:53:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 1, 2010 &#8211; Reservation Telephone Cooperative (RTC), a provider of broadband services to rural communities in central North Dakota, is using fiber connectivity and management gear manufactured by ADC to build its fiber to the premises (FTTP) network. RTC serves 19 communities via 20 exchanges and nearly 9,000 access lines. The FTTP project, launched [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Achronix and Opticomp Demonstrate Multipath 40-Gbps Optical Networking Platform</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:10:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hendricks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[August 31, 2010 &#8211; FPGA maker Achronix Semiconductor and module optical supplier Opticomp have demonstrated a platform for developing, characterizing, and demonstrating high-speed optical data communication equipment designs. The 120-Gbps multi-port system (expandable to 160 Gbps) can be used with individual optical modules or with multiple 40-Gbps optical paths connected together into a network, the [...]]]></description>
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