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What is data center interconnection and what are the different types

For data center and telecommunication networks, interconnection is the physical linking of one network to another to mutually exchange traffic. Back in the early internet days of the mid-90s, interconnection was between networks and Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Today, interconnection is the ecosystem that powers digital business, extending the capability of networks by providing virtual or physical connectivity to customers, providers, suppliers, or other business locations, to just about wherever you require.

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April 28, 2021
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Meet the Author: Abhishek Vernekar

This week has seen the release of our latest white paper: Understanding 10G to 400G Ethernet Speeds, Transceivers, and Selecting the Correct Fiber Optic Connectivity for Your Data Center.

We sat down with Abhishek Vernekar to find out more about the author.

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January 20, 2021
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Techsplainer: What is Modular Connectivity?

Modular connectivity, we talk about it all the time – but what is it?

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January 14, 2021
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App-y New Year: Mobile Data Traffic to Reach Record Heights This New Year’s Eve

3…2…1…Happy New Year! While we are used to exclaiming these words at parties, nightclubs, and in the presence of our friends and family, it’s likely that a lot of us will be counting down from our living rooms this year.

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December 31, 2020
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Deck the Data Halls: How Data Centers Power Santa’s Sleigh

Dasher, Dancer, and Prancer are going to have to take a back seat to switches, servers, and racks – data centers will be powering Santa’s sleigh this year…

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December 17, 2020
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What is Hyperscale? E-book

Hyperscale – it’s in our name but what does it mean? Read our e-book to find out: How much of the world’s total internet traffic

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December 10, 2020
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8 Predictions for the Data Center Industry in 2021

2020 has been a landmark year for data centers. The impact of COVID-19 means that for many we have adapted our work and social lives to adhere to the various restrictions brought in to combat the spread of the virus, with data centers providing the infrastructure to keep us connected.

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December 9, 2020
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AFL Hyperscale: Full Speed Ahead

Humankind has always been fascinated with the pursuit of speed, the desire to go higher, further, and faster.  If we narrow the focus to connectivity,

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October 12, 2020
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Data Consumption during the COVID-19 Pandemic

As we pass the mid-point of the year, we are getting a clearer picture of the impact the pandemic has had on data consumption and Internet traffic. But what is the global picture? How has this affected data-centers as they scale to meet this increased demand? And what does the future look like for Internet users and the networks that support them?

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July 1, 2020
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Challenges For Hyperscale Networks

In their pursuit to connect the unconnected, create more storage for data, achieve higher bandwidth, and faster transmission speeds – hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centers are united, yet the challenges hyperscale networks face are entirely unique.

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May 14, 2020
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Where Next for Hyperscalers? Part 2

As data center revenue grows and the demand for data increases, hyperscale data center infrastructure will continue to expand. In the latest in our series of articles on all things hyperscale, we examine how commercial drivers will shape the future for hyperscalers.

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May 14, 2020
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Where Next for Hyperscalers?

Hyperscale has reshaped business, commerce, and society through the delivery and availability of IT services and the future of hyperscale can be divided into two categories: technological and commercial. In this article, we examine what the future holds for hyperscalers from a technological standpoint.

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May 14, 2020
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Evolution of Hyperscale Data Centers

Now we know what hyperscale is and have examined the various tiers and characteristics of hyperscale, it’s time to take a look at how have hyperscale data centers evolved.

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May 14, 2020
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What Makes Hyperscale, Hyperscale?

We’ve established the meaning of hyperscale, examined the various types of data center and identified the different tiers of hyperscaler, but what is it that makes hyperscale, hyperscale?

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May 14, 2020
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Essential Cleaning Products for Your Data Center

As data centers strive to support an ever-increasingly connected world, it is more important than ever that best practices are followed when cleaning and inspecting fiber end-faces. AFL Hyperscale’s industry-leading cleaning solutions ensure your data center operates at optimal performance levels with minimal service disruptions.

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May 14, 2020
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