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Do you know who can intercept the communications going through your local area network (LAN)? 

Interception is easier than you might guess, because most LANs use copper wiring. Copper acts like an antenna -- broadcasting radio frequencies that can be intercepted even without a physical tap.

Sometimes the future arrives sooner rather than later.  Take energy-efficient access technology, for instance.  Its future actually arrived a few years ago, in the form of the Tellabs Optical LAN. 

Back in 2008, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) brought together more than 60 experts from the energy, telecommunications and IT industries.  DOE wanted them to brainstorm ways to boost the energy efficiency of, among other things, data centers and telecommunications equipment.

Ask a telecom service provider’s CTO, “Would you prefer to operate network infrastructure based on fiber optics or a copper-based network?” These CTOs snap back in a second, “Fiber!”

In September, Tellabs hosted its annual Industry Analyst Conference and unveiled our brand new Tellabs® 100 Series Mini Optical Network Terminals. We interviewed several analysts from around the globe to collect their thoughts on our new products.

Last month, Tellabs announced the launch of the Tellabs® 100 Series Mini Optical Network Terminals.

The Tellabs mini ONT builds on the Optical LAN value proposition of up to 70% CapEx savings, up to 80% energy savings and up to 90% space savings. Plus, you can install it in single gang electrical receptacle, whether in a wall or in a cubicle raceway. 

Now, customers can better take advantage of passive optical networks for commercial enterprise and federal government—all while eliminating the impact of desktop ONTs, additional cabling, power supply bricks and battery backup units.