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Broadband Forum announces creation of new Advisory Council

The Broadband Forum has formed a new Executive Advisory Council it said brings together industry leaders to help “ensure that the Forum delivers direction to the broadband industry in a fast-changing environment.”


IDC forecasts global ICT spending to reach US$3.5 trillion this year

With economic uncertainty and volatility impacting business and consumer confidence, technology markets are in for a rocky ride over the next 18 months, according to the latest Worldwide Black Book from International Data Corporation (IDC).


EXFO acquires U.K.-based Ontology Systems

EXFO Inc. has announced the company has acquired privately held Ontology Systems, a firm that specializes in real-time network topology discovery and service-chain mapping, for a total consideration of US$7.6 million, net of cash.
 
 
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CleanClicker

Sticklers CLEANCLICKER debuts at BICSI Winter Conference

MicroCare Corp. launched the Sticklers Cassette CLEANCLICKER fiber connector cleaner at the recent BICSI Winter Conference in Tampa. Designed to be an economical alternative to more expensive, trigger-operated cassette cleaners, it uses a high performance microwoven fabric for the cleaning ribbon which has high absorbency for removing end-face contamination. The woven material provides excellent dust trap capabilities.
The fiber connector cleaner can be used either as a dry wipe or with “wet-dry” cleaning. It cleans all female MPO connectors of any fiber count as well as all standard single and duplex fiber connector assemblies. The company says this makes it ideal for field installations, test labs, OEM equipment and cable assembly production, field installers and Installation kits.
The translucent plastic housing also makes it easy for the operator to visually judge the quantity of cleaning ribbon remaining in the cassette, avoiding unpleasant surprises out in the field.
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Xuron cutters

Xuron flush cutter features ultra slim profile

A precision, ergonomic flush cutter that produces a square cut on soft wire and features an ultra slim profile to reach into tight spaces with maximum maneuverability is available from Xuron Corp. of Saco, Maine.
The Xuron LX-Micro-Shear is an ergonomic hand tool that employs bypass cutting technology to produce a clean, square cut on soft wire up to 16 AWG (1.29 mm) with minimal squeezing. Featuring a slim profile, this flush cutter is ideally suited for jobs requiring an extremely sharp tip to let users reach into highly restricted areas.
Easy to maneuver with far less effort than a compression-type cutter, the Xuron LX-Micro-Shear Flush Cutter has precision ground cutting edges and 0.100” thick high carbon steel blades that are polished for a bright, glare-resistant finish. Cushioned rubber grips and a Light Touch return spring facilitate user comfort and this tool is capable of making millions of cuts.
The Xuron LX-Micro-Shear Flush Cutter is priced at US$16.75.
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Events 
 

Commtech East

April 4-5
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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BICSI Canada Conference 2017

May 8-11
Location: Vancouver, B.C.
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Commtech West

May 31-June 1
Location: Richmond, B.C.
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