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January/February/March 2020 I 25 legacy OM1 and OM2 multimode fiber links. It also makes multimode optical fibers compatible with single- mode wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) technolo- gies, thereby enabling a gradual and flexible increase in network capacity toward very high-speed broadband while ensuring a durable cabling infrastructure. In addition to traditional LAN Ethernet architectures, new perspectives are emerging for the passive optical LAN (POL), which aims to be a sustainable LAN imple- mentation that offers capacity and security to the work- station through GPON technology at lower operational and energy costs while saving space. These architectures were initially designed on a singlemode optical cabling infrastructure for greenfield projects, but MPLC-based technology now makes them compatible with existing multimode optical fibers. This paves a way to facilitate the adoption of POL in existing networks for brown- field projects. In view of current and future needs, the limited capac- ity of cabling infrastructure is a prevalent issue. Moreover, complex cabling cases are not uncommon. This MPLC- based modal adapting technology has already proven its effectiveness across numerous industrial, military, univer- sity and hospital campuses. The decrease of operational and economic constraints for end customers makes it possible for ICT professionals to close To sum up, there is now an innovative technology that allows enterprises to preserve their existing mul- timode fiber cabling infrastructure. Thus, this positive disruptive technology offers a new alternative to solv- ing the issues of ever-increasing bandwidth needs and rising throughputs in LANs—along with proven ben- efits for both end customers and ICT professionals. AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: Holding a master's of engineering degree from the National School of Applied Sciences and Technology and a doctorate in physics, Kevin Lengle worked as a researcher at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and at a telecom equipment manufacturing company. As the product line manager at the Cailabs Company since 2015, he brings his ICT expertise in optics and telecommu- nications to the development and commercialization of innova- tive optical solutions to fully exploit the potential of multimode optical fibers. Kevin can be reached at kevin@cailabs.com. REFERENCES: 1. Figure 5 ©2019 Georgia Institute of Technology. All rights reserved. 2. Ibid 3. Ibid business faster by showing them an efficient alternative. It also facilitates the realization of projects that had previously been blocked for these reasons. The competitive advantage conferred to profession- als offering this advanced technol- ogy allows them to differentiate themselves and attract new custom- ers. In addition, a network upgrade facilitated with fewer human resources enables professionals offering this MPLC innovation to achieve better margins. As a com- plement to traditional cabling, it also makes it possible to secure all contracts by adding this technol- ogy to tenders. You know us for our hand bendable Snake Tray ® and precon gured Mega Snake ® but did you know we now off er the full line of cable trays including aluminum ladder and steel runway! Call 800-308-6788 or visit www.snaketray.com Hand Bendable Precon gured Aluminum Steel Made in the USA | Snake Tray ® products are patent protected. VISIT US AT BICSI TAMPA — BOOTH # 4 3 1 ou know us for our hand bendable Sn FOR CABLE MANAGEMENT! ICT BICSI jan-feb 2020.indd 1 ICT BICSI jan-feb 2020.indd 1 11/25/2019 4:30:15 PM 11/25/2019 4:30:15 PM