Best Practices to Follow for the Installation of Fiber Optic Cable 9 Jan 2022, 6:31 am

 Today, companies require a fast internet connection and a strong computer network. Although it is possible to create a good connection using copper cables, nothing can replace fiber optic cables. Basically, copper cables transmit information via electrical current. Although copper cables can work well, they have some disadvantages as well. For example, they may not work properly when there is there are radio signals around. Therefore, it is a great idea to replace them with fiber optic cables. In this article, we are going to take a look at some best practices that can help you install fiber optic cables. Read on to find out.

Determine the length of the cable

First of all, you may want to decide on the length of cable that you need for the whole setup. We suggest that you order an extra length to make sure you don't end up delaying the project due to a shortage of enough cable.

In some scenarios, you will need these cables in several directions. As a result, you will need a lot of cables. For example, in some buildings, you may not have all of the connection points in the same direction. Therefore, you may need to install these cables in different directions.

Create a Port Map

For DIY installation, we suggest that you have a detailed port map. As a matter of fact, if you are going to hire the services of a professional, they may still need a port map. Actually, this type of map will serve as your installation guidelines and inventory sheet.

There are many parts of a port map. This includes the additional hardware, patch panels, network cabinet location, and connections. The thing is that a port map can help you as a reference and improve efficiency. Apart from this, it can help you resolve network issues on a regular basis.

Stick to the Pull Load Rating

It is essential to keep in mind that each fiber optic cable is designed to withstand specific tension and pull loads. Therefore, you must adhere to these ratings. As said earlier, make sure that the cable is not a tight rope.

If it is too tight, it will be at a higher risk of breaking. Apart from this, you may want to use cable pullers in order to separate the cables across your building. If you don't be careful, you may end up damaging the cables.

Use a Short Cable if Possible

Although fiber optic cables can be a good choice for long-range connections, we suggest that you keep the distance as short as possible. First of all, a short-distance cable will allow faster transmission of information. Besides, it will reduce the length, which is essential to reduce the risk of breaking the cable.

Localization And Mapping 21 Dec 2021, 7:26 am

 Visual simultaneous localization and mapping, which is abbreviated to SLAM, is developing into an embedded vision with distinct applications. The technology is still in its emergence. However, it has a great navigation system that can lead to promising innovation. Read on to find out more about SLAM.

The role of Visual SLAM is the process of influencing the position and the regulation of the sensor concerning its surroundings as well as plotting the environment around the sensor. It is completely unlike any particular algorithm or piece of software.

This technology comes in different forms but each one revolves around the same concept in all visual SLAM systems. For instance, the SLAM system consisting of the 3D vision to locate and map the exception of both the environment or the location of the sensor is unknown. But it is a specific type of SLAM technology. To read about how the Visual SLAM technology works, please continue reading.

To map their surroundings in relation to their own location for the purposes of navigation, SLAM systems work by simultaneously using the information provided by tracing set points through consecutive camera frames to triangulate their 3-D position to approximate camera pose.

Unlike other forms of SLAM technology, this is possible with a single 3-D vision camera, as the camera helps with both the orientation of the sensor and the structure of the surrounding physical environment. The environment can be easily understood as several points are tracked through each frame.

To minimize reprojection error, SLAM systems working through an algorithmic solution known as bundle adjustment. Therefore, locating data and mapping data is done through bundle adjustment separately. The systems need to be operated instantaneously to boost the processing speeds before they amalgamate.

Visual SLAM is still going through development, but it is widely prospects on the scale of settings. Since it plays an important role in augmented reality applications, only Visual SLAM is able to be this accurate by protruding practical images onto the physical world which is possible by mapping the physical environment precisely.

Autonomous vehicles and robots also acquire Visual SLAM Systems for mapping and understanding the environment nearby. Rovers and Landers for the exploration of mars also use SLAM systems for navigation. Drones and field robots are also acquainted with SLAM systems to travel around the crop fields on their own.

One major supporting factor for the SLAM is the GPS navigation in specific applications, as they provide accurate coordinates of the physical world around, without being dependent on satellites for navigation. As satellite-dependent GPS trackers may fail to navigate indoors, or in big cities where the sky is obstructed, the outcome is not accurate.

How Hackers Really Hack 21 Dec 2021, 7:24 am

 Hacking is the unauthorised access to or control over computer network security systems for some illicit purpose. Hacking needs total understanding of a computer security system.

A hacker can simply be said to be someone who can breach into a computer system and network because he can exploit and detect the weakness in that security system or network. Hacking really seems to be difficult for people and that's because they have no true understanding of Computer, but the really truth is that anyone can hack.

WAYS TO HACK

There are different ways to hack but the easiest way is to plant a virus in the targeted system, and this cam be done by sending the virus via an email. The virus will not be seen or noticed by the target.

Now this virus has been designed to send information from the targeted device (Computer or Phone)to the hacker.

BUT WHAT EXACTLY IS A VIRUS?

A Virus is a malicious software that can replicate itself by modifying other computer programme and inserting its own code. There are different kind of Virus and the kind you need to hack is a SPYWARE

A SPYWARE is a software that aims to gather information about a person or organisation via their device(Computer or Phone) and sends back informations to the user via the internet.

Spyware are just simple written codes that acts like programme on a device( Computer or Phone).

SPYWARE are not superior to database security softwares but the spyware can be design to act like a programme which the security software might not sense to be a treat. These is the reason why anything can be hacked, all the hacker needs to do is find a loop hole in the security software.

The best way to prevent against hacks is to regularly check for change in your devices, as I said early, spyware are designed to act like a programme and these can cause a slight change in the device performance, the change will be noticeable but most a times people don't really notice it and these is what leads to a hack.

Another way to prevent hack is not to open an email from an unknown users, you never can tell who want to hack you, when they want to hack you, or why they want to hack you.

Hackers a times hack for fun, a times they hack because they are getting paid and most times for selfish interest.

Technology Adoption Trends in Insurance 21 Dec 2021, 7:22 am

 The future may be hard to predict, but need not be hard to prepare for. Insurers are grappling with thetough new business, investment and regulatory environments that are emerging from the financial crisis.The industry, however, also faces far broader challenges. Demographic shifts, the rise in power of theemerging markets and changing customer behavior will all help shape the sector's longer-term future.

Digital technology is a global megatrend which is transforming a variety of industries that includes the insurance sector. Insurance sector has been a bit slow to IT adoption due to rapid changes in technology and because their distribution channels are still conservative, i.e., handled by agents and brokers and were in fact not ready to adopt new technology. However, digital technologies adoption by customers that include social media, smart phones, electronic transactions, etc., enabled by cloud service models, e-commerce and mobility are making an impact on the technical and commercial capabilities for many insurance companies. Insurers are quick to capitalize on this trend.

The factors that we believe bringing these changes can be categories in:

Social: The balance of power isshifting towards customers.

Technological: Advances in softwareand hardware that transform 'bigdata' into actionable insights.

Environmental: The rise ofmore sophisticated risk modelsand risk transfer to address theincreasing severity and frequency ofcatastrophic events.

Economic: The rise of economic andpolitical power in emerging markets.

Political:Harmonisation,standardisation and globalization of the insurance market.

Key business drivers for IT adoption in insurance:

Engaging customers using multi-channels of customer interaction and include all age segments

Devise strategies to include the growing investments in internet and mobile channel strategies for faster and instant communication

Collaborate with partners to launch innovative products in areas such as micro-finance, wealth management, etc.

Automate underwriting processes using data analytics and business intelligence (BI) and predict real time fraud analysis, risk analysis

Leverage Bancassurance banking systems and regulations available in each country to explore cross-selling of insurance products, particularly in emerging markets like India

While 63% of insurance businesses report that they are ready to move towards more digital practices, only 23% of these businesses are ready, reports a joint Forrester and Accenture study. To accelerate this process and ensure successful transition to digital workflows, there are a few key areas we can expect insurers to embrace as they seek to create more automated, user-friendly processes.

Embracing a cloud-based and on-premise infrastructure

Just two years ago, 84% of companies were operating in the cloud and more than half of these companies reported that the cloud reduced the amount of work from IT teams, says PC World. Still, IT teams in the insurance sector struggled with what information is allowed by regulators to be stored via cloud vs. on-premise. To add to this, the proliferation of legacy technology is challenging the cloud-based-only approach. Many insurance entities are running off 40-year old administration technology designed to manage the claims process, says a recentTrustMarque report. This kind of technology is hindering innovation, but insurance agents are far from instantaneously replacing such mainframe technology.

This year, as the insurance sector adopts a more streamlined workflow, we can expect a significant increase in the use of technology that can be operated via hybrid cloud and on-premise, ensuring ultimate flexibility for customers and clients and strong adherence to the ever-changing government regulations within the insurance environment.