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In This Issue: Springtime Fun & Touch-A-Truck Adventures! | Deal of the Day | LC Fiber Patch Panel Bundle | How does Cat8 Ethernet Compare to 40G Fiber Optic Solutions? | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Springtime Fun & Touch-A-Truck Adventures!
Good morning and happy Tuesday! Hope everyone’s off to a great start on this first day of April!
Spring is one of my favorite seasons — there’s just something about the warmer weather and longer days that makes everything feel a little brighter. I took full advantage of the beautiful weekend by spending time outdoors, including getting in a run (one of my favorite ways to reset).
I also had the chance to check out a fun event in a nearby county called “Touch A Truck”. They had all kinds of vehicles on display at a local park — fire trucks, garbage trucks, a cherry picker, a mobile command unit, and even a helicopter! It was an awesome opportunity for kids to climb in and explore the vehicles up close. I met up with some friends and their kids, and we all had a blast exploring together — we even got to go on a hayride!
Events like this remind me how lucky I am to live in a community where there’s always something fun happening. If you’re not already following your local county pages on social media, I highly recommend it — it’s a great way to stay in the loop on family-friendly events and local happenings!
Rebecca
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
This OS2 Single Mode Fiber Patch Panel Bundle is designed for high-performance fiber management. It features 48 LC duplex ports with 1M Single Mode 9/125 LC pigtails, a 2U 19” enclosure, and an included splice tray for easy installation. Ideal for structured cabling, it ensures efficient fiber organization and seamless connectivity. Labels are included for easy port identification.
Learning Center Article – How does Cat8 Ethernet Compare to 40G Fiber Optic Solutions?
Enterprise networking is in an exciting place right now. Cat8 Ethernet cabling is finally becoming widely available. With that availability comes a drop in price and a viable alternative to fiber optics for 40G networking. This means that enterprise servers and networking systems have substantially widened options for all manner of applications. With that excitement comes the need for careful review.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Amazon has begun to invest more seriously in artificial intelligence. Recently, the company announced Alexa Plus as an AI upgrade with conversational and “agentic” capabilities. Now, the company has announced Nova Act as a new shopping-focused AI model.
- Apple has released the iOS 18.4 update earlier than expected, bringing Priority Notifications, a new Sketch style in Image Playground, expanded Apple Intelligence language support, and fresh emojis. The update also introduces enhancements to the Photos app, offering new sorting options and privacy controls. iPhone 15 Pro and upcoming iPhone 16 users can now experience these features firsthand!
- The Disney live-action remake starring Rachel Zegler was unexpectedly unseated from its spot at No. 1 during its second weekend in theaters. In an upset, the new Jason Statham action movie “A Working Man” topped the domestic box office charts with $15.2 million in its first weekend, while “Snow White” grossed another $14.2 million during its sophomore frame.
- Restaurant chain Hooters files for bankruptcy.