Technical Guides
Plain-language explainers on time synchronization, from the engineers who build it
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NTP vs PTP: Which Time Sync Protocol Do You Need?
A technical comparison of Network Time Protocol and Precision Time Protocol: accuracy, network requirements and when each one applies.
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IRIG-B Time Code Explained: Formats and SCADA Use
How the IRIG-B time code works, which format variants exist, and why it still sits alongside NTP and PTP in substations.
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GNSS Spoofing, Jamming and Timing Resilience
Why GNSS interference matters for time servers and clocks, and the general approaches that make timing infrastructure resilient.
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NTP Time Servers for Data Centres and IT Networks
How to give every server, switch and security appliance in a data centre one trustworthy time, and keep it that way.
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NTP Stratum Levels Explained
What Stratum 0, 1 and 2 really mean, and what they do and don't tell you about accuracy.
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