Here be dragons
6 February 2017
Pauline Rigby explores the roadmap for next-generation optical access
To some, optical communication product buyers’ expectation that prices continually fall may seem a strange and unnecessary pressure on vendors.
Fibre Systems Winter 2017
Salvaging Google Fiber's achievements
3 February 2017
Google wanted to revolutionise the roll-out of fibre, and it still could, writes Benoît Felten
A quantum of security
3 February 2017
Commercial development of quantum key distribution is coming just in time to meet the security threat from quantum computers, finds Andy Extance
Of micro and mega data centres
3 February 2017
CommScope is excited about the future of optical connectivity in access and enterprise networks, writes Beth Harlen
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FormFactor's fast photonic wafer probers enable rapid tests through faster photonic alignment than previously possible. (Credit: FormFactor Inc)
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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
