Operating as the backbone of the digital economy, data centers support everything, including cloud platforms, complex AI solutions, and high-volume data transfer. Connecting these systems are the two main physical media: UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) copper and fiber optic cables. Over the past three decades, their evolution has been dramatic in re
From Copper to Light: A History of UTP and Fiber Optic Innovation in Data Centers
These vital facilities manage everything from e-commerce to complex AI processes, making them the center of digital services. Interlinking these systems are the two dominant physical media: UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) copper and fiber optic cables. Over the past three decades, both have evolved in significant ways, balancing cost, performance, an
Tracking the Advancement of Copper (UTP) and Fiber Optic Cables in Data Facilities
In modern digital infrastructure, data centers are the engines of the global internet—supporting cloud services, AI workloads, and the vast movement of information. At the foundation of this ecosystem lie two physical transmission technologies: copper-based UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cabling and optical fiber. Over the past three decades, both