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In the NewsMicrochip 5G Newsletter – Spring 2022
Time to Sync! Newsletter
TimeProvider® 4100 Clock v2.3 We’re announcing version 2.3 of the TimeProvider 4100 Clock. New capabilities include: Precision Time Protocol (PTP) capacity increase to 1,000 clients Dual PTP server profiles per port Security enhancements including the latest IEEE® 1588-2019 security prongs Enhanced PTP resiliency options Learn more and download the technical product […]
Now Available! Microchip Technology, Inc. BlueSky GNSS Firewall, Software Release 3.0
Empowered by Optm is pleased to announce the release of Microchip Technologies, Inc. BlueSky GNSS Firewall, Software Release 3.0. Microchip Unifies Management of “Terrestrial Time” and “Live-Sky Time” Sources to Enable Resilient Timing for Critical Infrastructure. TimePictra® 11 timing infrastructure management system works with its BlueSky™ GNSS Firewall to create […]
Microchip’s SyncServer Now Features BlueSky™ Technology
Many stratum 1 time servers get time from GPS, making them vulnerable to GPS jamming and spoofing cybersecurity threats. Microchip’s SyncServer now features BlueSky™ technology to detect GPS jamming and spoofing related anomalies, in real-time, and protect your essential time and frequency outputs. To learn more, access the datasheet here. […]
Microchip TimeProvider 4100 2.2 Software is Now Available
Empowered by Optm is pleased to announce Microchip’s TimeProvider 4100 2.2 software is now available. New features support enhanced redundancy, resiliency and security. These robust capabilities offer support to critical infrastructure providers that depend on precise time, high accuracy and reliable, always-on services such as cable, 5G mobile, water utilities, […]
Empowered by Optm Recognized as the Microchip Diamond Partner of the Year
As Microchip’s leading Canadian partner for over two decades, Empowered by Optm is honored to have once again received Diamond Partner Designation as a Top Tier partner for 2020. Our team looks forward to our continued partnership with our friends and experts at Microchip and to continue to deliver cutting […]
How Virtual Primary Reference Time Clocks Improve 5G Network Timing
The 5G rollout continues to gain momentum and with it comes timing issues. As timing and transport technologies evolve and advance, they offer enhancements and alternatives to 5G timing architectures for fronthaul applications. The Virtual Primary Reference Time Clock (vPRTC) offers some advantages over traditional architectures.
The Importance of Network Time Synchronization for Enterprise Networks
As you read this, your network of workstations and servers, each with its own clock, are actively timestamping files, emails, transactions, and so on. At the same time, your server logs are recording every type of transaction in case the information is needed for audit or forensic analysis. At some […]
Resilient PNT Services for Transportation Infrastructure
Critical infrastructure (CI) transportation—such as aviation, railway or maritime—relies on the use of Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) services delivered by Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) for operational efficiency, reliability and, most importantly, public safety. GNSS is used for a range of airport operations including asset management and mapping vehicle […]
Microchip 5G Newsletter – Spring 2022
Time to Sync! Newsletter
TimeProvider® 4100 Clock v2.3 We’re announcing version 2.3 of the TimeProvider 4100 Clock. New capabilities include: Precision Time Protocol (PTP) capacity increase to 1,000 clients Dual PTP server profiles per port Security enhancements including the latest IEEE® 1588-2019 security prongs Enhanced PTP resiliency options Learn more and download the technical product […]
Now Available! Microchip Technology, Inc. BlueSky GNSS Firewall, Software Release 3.0
Empowered by Optm is pleased to announce the release of Microchip Technologies, Inc. BlueSky GNSS Firewall, Software Release 3.0. Microchip Unifies Management of “Terrestrial Time” and “Live-Sky Time” Sources to Enable Resilient Timing for Critical Infrastructure. TimePictra® 11 timing infrastructure management system works with its BlueSky™ GNSS Firewall to create […]
Microchip’s SyncServer Now Features BlueSky™ Technology
Many stratum 1 time servers get time from GPS, making them vulnerable to GPS jamming and spoofing cybersecurity threats. Microchip’s SyncServer now features BlueSky™ technology to detect GPS jamming and spoofing related anomalies, in real-time, and protect your essential time and frequency outputs. To learn more, access the datasheet here. […]
Microchip TimeProvider 4100 2.2 Software is Now Available
Empowered by Optm is pleased to announce Microchip’s TimeProvider 4100 2.2 software is now available. New features support enhanced redundancy, resiliency and security. These robust capabilities offer support to critical infrastructure providers that depend on precise time, high accuracy and reliable, always-on services such as cable, 5G mobile, water utilities, […]
Empowered by Optm Recognized as the Microchip Diamond Partner of the Year
As Microchip’s leading Canadian partner for over two decades, Empowered by Optm is honored to have once again received Diamond Partner Designation as a Top Tier partner for 2020. Our team looks forward to our continued partnership with our friends and experts at Microchip and to continue to deliver cutting […]
How Virtual Primary Reference Time Clocks Improve 5G Network Timing
The 5G rollout continues to gain momentum and with it comes timing issues. As timing and transport technologies evolve and advance, they offer enhancements and alternatives to 5G timing architectures for fronthaul applications. The Virtual Primary Reference Time Clock (vPRTC) offers some advantages over traditional architectures.
The Importance of Network Time Synchronization for Enterprise Networks
As you read this, your network of workstations and servers, each with its own clock, are actively timestamping files, emails, transactions, and so on. At the same time, your server logs are recording every type of transaction in case the information is needed for audit or forensic analysis. At some […]
Resilient PNT Services for Transportation Infrastructure
Critical infrastructure (CI) transportation—such as aviation, railway or maritime—relies on the use of Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) services delivered by Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) for operational efficiency, reliability and, most importantly, public safety. GNSS is used for a range of airport operations including asset management and mapping vehicle […]