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Technical resources

Original optics, documented by reference.

Buying guides, technical notes and manufacturer-reference resources for professional optical links.

Editorial scope

SFP through QSFP-DD · original manufacturer references · selection boundaries · procurement context

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News & Trends

Network Automation: Adoption and Trends in 2026

Network automation trends: Ansible, Terraform, Nornir, NetBox, GitOps, AI-assisted, and intent-based networking.

April 15, 2026

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2026 Data Center Trends

2026 data center trends: AI/GPU, liquid cooling, 400G/800G, SONiC, edge computing, PUE, and regions in France.

April 15, 2026

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PoE++ 802.3bt: Deployment and Use Cases

PoE++ 802.3bt: Type 3 60W / Type 4 90W, WiFi 6E/7 applications, switches, Cat 6A cabling, and power budget.

April 15, 2026

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NaaS Network as a Service: Is It Right for Your Business?

NaaS 2026: HPE Aruba NaaS, Cisco Plus, Meter, providers, OPEX vs CAPEX models, benefits, and limitations.

April 15, 2026

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Cloud Networking: 2026 Trends

Cloud networking in 2026: multi-cloud interconnect, Cilium/eBPF, service mesh, SASE, SecNumCloud.

April 15, 2026

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AI and Network AIOps: Where Do We Stand in 2026?

Network AIOps: Juniper Marvis, Cisco AI Assistant, Aruba AI Insights, MTTR improvements, and 2026 trends.

April 15, 2026

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Migrating to 400G: Technologies and Strategy

400G migration: QSFP-DD, technologies, 2026 switches, transceivers, fiber, budget, and ROI.

April 15, 2026

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Refurbished Networking Equipment in France: Market and Trust

French refurbished networking equipment market in 2026: €800M, OPTINOC, savings, quality, sustainability.

April 15, 2026

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Cybersecurity: 2026 Threat Landscape

Cyber threats in 2026: second-generation ransomware, AI-powered attacks, supply-chain threats and EDR/MFA/backup defenses.

April 15, 2026

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Network Equipment End of Life (EoL): What You Need to Know

Cisco/Juniper/Fortinet EOL/EoS 2025-2027: risks, migration strategies, refurbished equipment, and TPM.

April 15, 2026

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Zero Trust: Where Businesses Stand in 2026

Zero Trust implementation: pillars, 18-month roadmap, tools, quick wins, common mistakes, and 3-year TCO.

April 15, 2026

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SASE: French Market 2026

French SASE market 2026: vendors, trends, sovereignty (Olfeo, Stormshield), pricing, and vertical markets.

April 15, 2026