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Justin W. Hobbs

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  • The Great Interconnect Showdown – InfiniBand versus Ultra Ethernet
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    Justin W. Hobbs · January 2026
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For more than two decades, InfiniBand (IB) has been lauded as the gold standard in this arena. However, an emerging standard, Ultra Ethernet Transport (UET), aims to challenge that dominance by integrating IB’s performance capabilities into the vast, open ecosystem of Ethernet.
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  • A Smart Room in the Hospital of the Future: Reimagining the Technology Footprint
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    Justin W. Hobbs · July 2025*Modern hospitals are technologically intensive environments, featuring a growing array of sophisticated devices and systems crucial for patient well-being and operational efficiency.*    16 min
  • Colocation—Not Just for Data Centers
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    Justin W. Hobbs, RCDD, TECH, C.M., ACE · July 2024The concept of colocation can be explored beyond its traditional association with data centers. Colocation involves the placement of multiple entities in close proximity to share common facilities, thereby optimizing space and services and reducing overall costs. The concept of the “Imperative Trinity”—space, electrical infrastructure, and communication pathways—is expanded upon as crucial elements in designing colocation environments to enhance efficiencies and service offerings. The article also discusses the evolution of colocation, illustrating its application in various contexts, such as hotels, airports, and urban planning, highlighting its foundational role in maximizing resource utilization. Parallels are drawn with technological advancements like machine virtualization and passive optical networking, underscoring the concept’s broad applicability and impact across multiple industries.    20 min
  • The Imperative Trinity: The First Three Essential Considerations of Technology and Information Transport Design and Planning
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    Justin W. Hobbs · October 2023In all of technology and information transport design and planning, there are three essential considerations for an information transport systems designer to be aware of and advocate for: space, electrical, and pathways. This “Imperative Trinity” constitutes the bedrock foundation on which all technology exists, and these three key facets should be considered first in every design and thought process.    17 min