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Samsung Launches 3G/4G LTE Connected Compact System Camera

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of the GALAXY NX, the first 3G/4G LTE Connected Compact System Camera (CSC). Versatile and easy to use, the GALAXY NX combines cutting edge optical performance with connectivity capabilities and galaxy of applications based on Android eco-system, all in one stylish package.

21 Jun 2013

Researchers Explain Development and Decay of Third Radiation Belt

Since the discovery of the Van Allen radiation belts in in the Earth's upper atmosphere in 1958, space scientists have believed that these belts consisted of two doughnut-shaped rings of highly charged particles — an inner ring of high-energy electrons and energetic positive ions, and an outer ring of high-energy electrons.

21 Jun 2013

Novel Miniature Thermal Sensor for Night Vision from Senso Optics

Senso Optics, a leader in the design, development and production of innovative thermal imaging technologies and advanced electro-optical solutions for military, paramilitary and security markets both in Israel and around the world, announces the new Miniature Thermal Sensor, the "X-Lite". The X-lite is a compact and lightweight Thermal Imaging Camera core for night vision.

From Dagan-Optics Ltd. 21 Jun 2013

Ciena’s 6500 Packet-Optical Platform Features in CANARIE’s New Ultra-High-Speed Network

Ciena® Corporation, the network specialist, today announced that CANARIE, Canada’s Advanced Research and Innovation Network, has deployed Ciena’s 6500 Packet-Optical Platform equipped with third generation WaveLogic Coherent Optical Processors to support the 100G (100 Gigabits per second) upgrade and network expansion of a route connecting Montreal and New York.

From Ciena 20 Jun 2013

ADVA Optical Networking’s FSP 150 Now Incorporates IEEE 1588v2 mini-Grandmaster Clock

ADVA Optical Networking announced today that its FSP 150 family of mobile backhaul products now includes an IEEE 1588v2 mini-Grandmaster (miniGM) clock and Boundary Clock functionality.

19 Jun 2013

Optelian Unveils Intuitive Packet Optical Networking Solution

Optelian today unveiled its Intuitive Packet Optical Networking™ solution to address the exploding demand for packet-based service delivery. By virtualizing the underpinning technology and complexity of layer 0, 1, and 2 infrastructure, Intuitive Packet Optical Networking enables service providers to deploy Ethernet and wavelength services more quickly, accelerating their time to revenue.

From DZS, Inc. 19 Jun 2013

Infinera Reports One Billion Hours of Failure-Free Operations of Photonic Integrated Circuits

Infinera, a leading provider of Intelligent Transport Networks™, announced today that Infinera's photonic integrated circuits (PICs) recently surpassed one billion hours of failure-free operation in live networks worldwide. This achievement underscores the reliability of Infinera's PICs and the key role they play in creating Intelligent Transport Networks.

From Infinera 18 Jun 2013