Adtran and Adva have entered into a business combination agreement to merge the two companies.
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FormFactor's fast photonic wafer probers enable rapid tests through faster photonic alignment than previously possible. (Credit: FormFactor Inc)
To some, optical communication product buyers’ expectation that prices continually fall may seem a strange and unnecessary pressure on vendors. However, it’s a daily fact of life for the industry.
Fibre networks have allowed 5G trials to take place across areas of South Africa such as Port Elizabeth (MD_Photography/Shutterstock.com)
Kithinji Muriungi of KamsHub presented at this year’s OFC, focusing on how fibre technology in Africa might look in 2030
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24 September 2021
Liberty Global’s investment arm, Liberty Global Ventures is partnering with private equity firm, InfraVia Capital Partners.
15 September 2021
The FTTH Council Europe has released two new reports at the virtual FTTH Conference Europe event.
13 September 2021
UK incumbent operator BT has conducted a trial of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) over hollow core fibre cable, from Southampton University spin out, Lumenisity.
10 September 2021
Crosslake Fibre is using coherent optical technology and advanced analytics apps to build a new seamless submarine cable and terrestrial GeoMesh Extreme network between the data hubs of Slough, UK, and Paris, France.
10 September 2021
Specialist industry market research firm Cignal AI has released its Transport Hardware Report Worldwide for the second quarter of 2021.
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09 September 2021
Nokia and Vodafone Turkey have successfully completed a regional demonstration of a 1Tb/s per channel coherent transmission over the latter’s live optical network.
Analysis & opinion
Fibre networks have allowed 5G trials to take place across areas of South Africa such as Port Elizabeth (MD_Photography/Shutterstock.com)
20 August 2021
Kithinji Muriungi of KamsHub presented at this year’s OFC, focusing on how fibre technology in Africa might look in 2030
18 August 2021
Jay Tourigny takes a look at cleaning techniques and which are suited for different applications
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01 July 2021
Panelists from Polimi, CTTC, TUE and The University Carlos III of Madrid give their views on the future multi Tb/S metro network
Features
FormFactor's fast photonic wafer probers enable rapid tests through faster photonic alignment than previously possible. (Credit: FormFactor Inc)
24 August 2021
Integration, automation, collaboration, customisation and designing for testing and manufacturability will help component, module and system makers expand with lower costs, finds Andy Extance
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24 August 2021
Keely Portway takes a look at the most recent developments in submarine networks, and the issues and trends currently shaping the market
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23 August 2021
With communication infrastructures getting smarter, Keely Portway asks, what are the advantages and the challenges of automation?
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23 August 2021
When it comes to baud rates, is higher always better?
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24 September 2021
STL launched two optical solutions at Connected Britain 2021.
21 September 2021
Iskratel’s latest launch, the Innbox G92 delivers multi-gigabit wireless connectivity and promises superior user experience.
15 September 2021
Corning showcased its latest innovations in optical infrastructure, including the newest additions to its Evolv Solution portfolio, at the FTTH Virtual Conference.
15 September 2021
R&M presented its Zoona closure at the FTTH Conference.
15 September 2021
Iskratel launched the new SI3000 Lumia C16 combo PON OLT at the virtual FTTH Europe Conference.
01 September 2021
Anritsu Corporation has launched its 400G Dual/100G Quad Channel Expansion option offering upgraded functions for its Network Master Pro.
16 August 2021
Adva has introduced its FSP 150-XJ128, a Layer 2 demarcation device that offers an easy route to 25Gb/s connectivity services.
12 August 2021
The new PDL1 polarisation dependent loss meter from JGR Optics is now available
Press releases
STL has appointed Paul Atkinson as the CEO for its optical networking business.
UK operator Virgin Media O2 has added 1.5 million homes to its gigabit network.
UK altnet CityFibre has given John Penrose, the MP for Weston-super-Mare, a closer look at its £22m project which will connect homes and businesses in the town to a new full fibre network.
The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) has achieved significant growth, gaining 32 members so far this year.
Prysmian Group has announced its new social ambition targets to sit alongside its existing climate ambition targets.
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FormFactor's fast photonic wafer probers enable rapid tests through faster photonic alignment than previously possible. (Credit: FormFactor Inc)
To some, optical communication product buyers’ expectation that prices continually fall may seem a strange and unnecessary pressure on vendors. However, it’s a daily fact of life for the industry.
Image credit: Christoph Burgstedt/Shutterstock.com
The submarine cable industry is still a very healthy one, with figures from Research and Markets predicting that it will reach $30.8bn by 2026.
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The drive toward 5G and beyond has been a key factor in the demand for higher bandwidth and more reliable networks. This has, in turn, brought about a greater appetite for intelligent infrastructure supported by automation.
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Arguably one of the biggest topics in optical communications in the past two years has been fifth-generation coherent optics, with a raft of trials and demonstrations, highlighting 800G wavelength achievements taking place.
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Fibre deployment is currently taking place at pace throughout the world. According to the latest study from research firm, Global Industry Analysts (GIA), the global FTTH/B market is predicted to reach S31.3bn by 2026.
Fibre networks have allowed 5G trials to take place across areas of South Africa such as Port Elizabeth (MD_Photography/Shutterstock.com)
Kithinji Muriungi of KamsHub presented at this year’s OFC, focusing on how fibre technology in Africa might look in 2030
Jay Tourigny takes a look at cleaning techniques and which are suited for different applications
