Tustin, California, US December 3 – ProLabs, the world’s largest independent supplier of fiber optic transceivers and high-speed cabling has partnered with the University of New Hampshire Interoperability Lab (UNH-IOL) to build industry relevant programs for its Engineering and Computer Science students.
ProLabs has provided UNH-IOL with the latest testing capabilities using its Network Equipment Building System (NEBS)-certified optical network equipment. With this equipment, students from UNH-IOL who develop software and research industry-wide networking applications, conducted tests pertaining to the Open Network Systems Interoperability test plan.
“Computer science is the fastest-growing profession according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. We have enabled ProLabs component systems engineers to educate and inspire students, as well as receive their ideas and concepts for interoperability in tomorrow’s world”, said Matt McCormick, Chief Executive Officer at ProLabs. “These students are the innovators of the future, and we’re confident that the firsthand experience provided by ProLabs will inspire them in their academic pursuits and beyond.”
The Open Network Systems Interoperability test plan outlined a series of tests performed on a variety of optical transceivers with bare-metal open switches running Network Operating Systems from multiple network manufacturers. Outcomes of this thorough testing showed that ProLabs components passed all criteria for compatibility with platforms from various manufacturers – marking ProLabs products as completely interoperable and high quality.
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ProLabs has been the worldwide technology leader and independent provider of fiber optic transceivers and high-speed cabling since 1999. Operating in over 25 countries, ProLabs offers a wide range of connectivity solutions for the telecommunications, government, education, and enterprise sectors. With industry pioneering technology and expert service, ProLabs is transforming the way operators design their data centers and networks. All products are 100% OEM-compatible across more than 150 vendors and over 20,000 systems. Backed by lifetime warranty and around the clock support, every product sold is quality assured with one of the broadest inventories available for immediate shipment. ProLabs serves a global engineering customer base with deep technical expertise and through continuous investments in R&D, it ensures leading edge optical network solutions at scale. For more information, visit www.prolabs.com and follow them on LinkedIn.
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