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Third-Party Optics: The Real Risk vs the Vendor Story

Cisco says third-party optics void your support contract. The MSA says otherwise. Here's what the standards actually guarantee, what vendor lock costs at scale, and how to run the risk-adjusted calculation.

Rene Fichtmueller / 2026-05-09 / ~2 min read min read
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Price War: What 2026's Transceiver Market Shift Means for Your Budget

As 400G transceiver prices drop, understand the impact on budgets and deployments. Validate compatibility to avoid costly mistakes.

Rene Fichtmueller / 2026-04-10 / ~4 min read min read