The third wire: utilities and telecoms

Article Abstract:

There is a worldwide effort by utility companies to supply fiber-optic wires to customers for their telephone and cable television services. Electric utilities have an obvious advantage since they have wires to most existing buildings, but even water utilities and railways are entering the market.

Electric Utilities, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Cable Television Systems, Cable Networks, Telephone Communication, Electric services, Cable and other pay TV services, Marketing, Cable television broadcasting industry, Cable television, Telecommunications, Telecommunication

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The re-education of Roger Ackerman

Article Abstract:

The performance of Roger Ackerman as head of Corning, and the challenges that he faces are examined in detail.

STONE, CLAY, AND GLASS PRODUCTS, Glass Products, Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing, Management, Glass industry, Glass, Fiber optics industry, Corning

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Through a glass brightly

Article Abstract:

Developments in optical fiber research, including crystal fibers, are examined in detail.

Research, Crystal field theory

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