Packets DownRange
Here I discuss general technology trends across various market segments, including Internet Service Providers. What are some of the geeky things going on around the Capital I Internet.
OFFICIAL NOTICE. December 30, 2021. The Office of the Chief Information Officer (“OCIO”) has released the first version of the State of Iowa’s Fiber Optic Network Conduit Installation (“Dig Once”) program. More information regarding this program can be found on the website at https://ocio.iowa.gov/dig-once. The OCIO is leading and coordinating a program to provide for the installation … Read more
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Quick chart showing the differences between different raid levels in servers and storage.
https://blogs.cisco.com/networking/application-hosting-on-catalyst-9000-series-switches Catalyst 9000 series of switches, Cisco’s flagship enterprise switching portfolio delivering Intent Based Networking (IBN) runs a modern, modular and model-driven operating system stack, Cisco IOS® XE. Powered by Intel x86 CPU, Catalyst 9000 series now supports secure Docker™ container based application hosting environment, starting with the Catalyst 9300 switches. Users now have the … Read more
While testing a new QoE platform from Cambium Networks the test device they sent had this hidden little Gem of a feature. The Power brick actually is housed in some unused space. More routers should follow this. if you notice there are even vent holes to bring in cool air from the cold aisle. #greatidea … Read more
John from Subcarrier does an interview at a tradeshow a few years ago.
Constant, the creator of the Vultr cloud computing and bare metal platform, has announced a $150 million credit facility from J.P. Morgan and Bank of America. This includes a $25 million uncommitted expansion option to accommodate future growth, and Constant will use the additional capital to expand its global footprint of automated cloud infrastructure to … Read more
Between Oct. 12 and Nov. 14 1930 the eight-story 11,000-ton Indiana Bell building was shifted 52 feet south along Meridian St. and rotated 90 degrees to face New York St. Workmen used a concrete mat cushioned by Oregon fir timbers 75-ton, hydraulic jacks and rollers, as the mass moved off one roller workers placed another … Read more
The undertaking to renovate the 1,063-foot tower will cost an estimated $60 million. This includes stripping 19 layers of paint since the tower receives a fresh coat every seven years to protect it against the elements. https://insidetowers.com/cell-tower-news-paint-job-underway-on-the-worlds-most-famous-tower/
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