The GigabitGigabit The Gigabit is the unit of measurement that represents 1 billion bits and is abbreviated as Gbit or Gb. This unit of measurement is often used, together with the megabit and the kilobit, in relation to time (in seconds) for calculating the transmission speed of digital signals, mainly used to calculate the speed of a data download. The Gbit/s is currently a widely used unit of measurement to refer to data transmission speed in computer networks. is the unit of measurement that represents 1 billion bits and is abbreviated as Gbit or Gb. This unit of measurement is often used, together with the megabitMegabit A unit of measurement equal to one million bits, used to specify the transmission speed of computer networks: Mb per second (Mb/s). Not to be confused with a Megabyte (MB), one million bytes, each consisting of 8 bits. A Megabyte is eight times larger than a Megabit. It takes 8 seconds to transmit 1 Megabyte at a speed of 1 Megabit. and the kilobit, in relation to time (in seconds) for calculating the transmission speed of digital signals, mainly used to calculate the speed of a data downloadDownload The action of downloading or retrieving data from the network.. The Gbit/s is currently a widely used unit of measurement to refer to data transmission speed in computer networks.
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Tecnology and Innovation
XGS-PON technology: the new frontier of fiber optics
10 Gbps symmetrical and greater energy efficiency: discover XGS-PONXGS-PON An acronym for 10 Gigabit Symmetric Passive Optical Network, the evolution of GPON technology that enables connection speeds of up to 10 Gigabits per second in both downstream and upstream, as specified by the ‘S’ for Symmetric. This is the main evolutionary step of GPON after […]
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Open Factory, the laboratory for future technologies
An innovative research center that brings together the entire Italian fiber optic communication networkNetwork In computer language, the term network defines a set of hardware and software devices which, when linked together, enable the exchange and sharing of resources, data or information. In a computer network, the devices that generate, route and terminate data are […]
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Connected schools: a key to reducing the digital divide
Modern education is increasingly connected and digital, an evolution that opens new opportunities for students and teachers while also presenting challenges related to access and connectivity quality. A reliable, ultra-fast networkNetwork In computer language, the term network defines a set of hardware and software devices which, when linked together, enable the exchange and sharing of […]
28.03.25
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Fiber optics, IoT, and BIM: construction sites go digital
The digital transition is bringing a wave of innovation to the construction sector thanks to technologies like IoTIoT The ‘Internet of things’ is the idea of networking any device with a power button. Paradoxically, this can be anything, from mobile phones to coffee machines, washing machines, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, headphones, lamps, and wearable devices. This […]
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Tecnology and Innovation
Fiber Optics in Theaters: how Film Distribution is Changing
Film distribution has abandoned traditional film reels and physical hard drives in favor of ultra-broadbandBroadband The term broadband, in telecommunications, generally refers to the transmission and reception of information data at a connection speed of over 144 kb/s. Broadband organises different channels, conveying different content in the form of data, such as Internet radio, animation, […]