The future of the Internet of Things means billions of devices must communicate with servers on the internet, and with each other. Security and connectivity will be paramount. Explore our resources to stay up to date with security and connectivity trends and technology.

Tackling data center latency for AI: Why intra-DC microseconds matter as much as WAN milliseconds

By Avnet Staff - March 11, 2026

Within the data center, latency is a critical consideration for large-scale training and high-throughput inference setups. Leading AI training clusters are engineered for microsecond class communication.

How communications networks in high-performance data centers are evolving

By Avnet Staff - March 10, 2026

Data center networks evolved rapidly over the past decade, driven by the need to handle growing data volumes efficiently while managing power, space and cost. Learn about the technologies making the advancements possible.

How to choose NICs for AI data centers: Bandwidth, latency and offload explained

By Avnet Staff - March 9, 2026

Selecting network interface cards for AI data centers requires a balance of bandwidth, latency, off-load features and peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) topology to optimize GPU cluster performance.

Pluggable vs. co-packaged optics in AI data centers: Power, scale and design trade-offs

By Avnet Staff - March 3, 2026

Pluggable optics have been the de facto choice in data center communication for years. However, in 2025, support for co-packaged optics grew. Power savings are a primary reason for change, but lower insertion losses are another potential benefit.

7 things N&C engineers worry about in the AI era

How N&C engineers can manage 7 top AI challenges

By Avnet Staff - February 4, 2026

AI-era networks are moving faster, their data denser, and their traffic flowing in more directions than ever before — and even tiny inefficiencies can amplify into system-wide slowdowns.

Bluetooth Channel Sounding takes positioning to a new level

By Avnet Staff - July 29, 2025

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has released Version 6.0 of the core specification and its newest feature, channel sounding, is challenging incumbent approaches to indoor positioning. Access is one reason, in more ways than one.

A shortcut to save days costs weeks instead

By Chris Ammann - December 5, 2022

Are you tempted to take an engineering shortcut in your next design? Take one supplier partner engineer’s experience and advice that there’s an excellent chance it will come back and bite you.

Regulatory insights: Are your computer, audiovisual and information technology products ready for the transition to 62368-1?

May 6, 2020

Regulatory certification can be confusing because of constantly changing standards, the complexity of the process and the amount of time needed to properly complete it.