Archive for June 2019
NTP vs. PTP Time: What’s the Difference?
When looking for synchronized time server solutions for a business, people everywhere have the same question: “What’s the difference between PTP time and NTP time and which is right for me?” The answer depends on what level of time accuracy your business requires to operate smoothly. But before we get to the difference between NTP…
Read MoreHow Network Time Protocol Can Save Your Company
Did you know that humans have been keeping time for 5,000 to 6,000 years? The ancient Egyptians were the first to tell time by using obelisks as primitive sundials, while the first mechanical clocks were invented in Europe in the 14th century. This shows how important time is to human beings and in the running…
Read MoreLearn Some Unique Applications of Power over Ethernet (Poe) Clock Systems
PoE, or Power over Ethernet, is a system approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. The system allows a facility to send power and data through a single Ethernet cable. Usually, most facilities send and receive data through two pairs of wires, although CAT 5 cords have four pairs. PoE clocks have come…
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