The Three R's - Reverence, Recognition, Retention
People sometimes ask me why FIS invests so much in training programs. This issue of Communicator highlights some of the educational resources we have available to our customers, as well as the extensive training we provide to our staff.
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Fiber Optics I & II Course Description
Instruction includes use of thirty-five essential fiber optic tools including fusion splicers, jacket strippers, polishing films and equipment, microscopes, power meters, light sources, different style connectors, crimp tools, epoxies, heat ovens, scribes, various fiber, and more.
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Total Cabling Solutions Training
These same three courses will soon be available to FIS customers as well, as part of our "Total Cabling Solutions" training program. The courses will be held at FIS and/or its Brightside training facility in the Adirondacks. We will also conduct the training programs in various cities around the country. The courses will offer various BICSI continuing education credits.
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Security Systems Training
FIS Security Training covers both fiber optic and "copper wire" security devices, such as cameras and sensors, as well as advanced security solutions developed by FIS.
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Tech Talk
People who take FIS training courses at the beginning of their careers are happy to learn that our support doesn't end on the last day of class. Our "professors" remain available as advisors throughout their careers.
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See The Light. Train at the Brightside
Our Fiber Optics I & II Course is also taught during the summer at Brightside, our lakeside facility in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The Brightside provides a unique training experience in a casual, natural environment.
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| Industry Stock Report |
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Qtr 06
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4-20-06 |
| Alcatel |
12.07 |
15.4 |
13.20 |
| Ciena |
1.72 |
5.21 |
4.06 |
| Cisco |
17.89 |
21.67 |
20.37 |
| Corning |
11.13 |
26.92 |
22.94 |
| JDS Uniphase |
1.67 |
4.17 |
2.93 |
| Tyco |
33.8 |
26.88 |
26.72 |
| 3M™ |
85.69 |
75.69 |
83.44 |
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2006 Fiber Optic Training
Schedule & Locations
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| September |
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11-12 St. Louis, MO
13-14 Indianapolis, IN
5-27 Brightside, NY
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| October |
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9-10 Phoenix, AZ
11-12 Las Vegas, NV
24-25 Ottawa, ON
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| November |
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6-7 Salt Lake City, UT
8-9 Denver, CO
21-22 New York, NY
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| December |
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4-5 Jackson, MS
6-7 New Orleans, LA
9-20 Boston, MA
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 Fiber Optic Q & A
Q. Can 125µm fiber be used in a 126µm ferrule? Why are the holes so close in size?
A. Generally, the recommended ferrule hole size for 125µm singlemode fiber is 126µm. The 126µm hole allows for some epoxy bond around the fiber, and for ease of fiber insertion without breakage. However, there are some 125.5µm ferrules available for critical alignment situations.
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