As of late, dark fiber has been gaining quite a bit of attention, and for good reason. This specific wiring allows companies to connect several different systems on one high speed connection, be they in the same location or spread across a city. This can prove to be quite advantageous for many businesses; therefore, it is seeing a continued growth. As you consider a dark fiber network, it is important that you fully understand what it is, its applications and its relevance to your company.
Dark fiber is a group, or network, of several fiber optic cables. These cables are capable of transmitting large amounts of data over hundreds of miles. This is possible because the cables utilize light beams to transmit the information. This not only allows for large amounts of data to be transported far, but it also allows the data to travel at the speed of light, literally. Each fiber is very thin, roughly the size of a single strand of hair, and each dark fiber network is made up of hundreds, sometimes thousands, of the fiber optic cables. That is how businesses are able to be sustained on the networks; with so many different fibers, they can be designated to different areas and departments to ensure that operations are not interrupted and are allowed to run smoothly. Along with transmitting a lot of data quickly, there are other benefits to utilizing the network. With the quick transfer of data it proves to be efficient and saves energy. This limits costs while growing the businesses capacity to perform more work. The networks are also secured, so you do not have to worry about data being left unprotected. With all of these factors your company stands to optimize its dealings by transmitting, receiving and utilizing data quicker, over a secure network.
