Network infrastructure solutions provider, HellermannTyton is to acquire German manufacturer of micro duct systems, gabo Systemtechnik (gabocom).
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UK broadband plans approved in Queen’s speech
15 October 2019
The Queen opened UK parliament this week with a speech that outlined the policy plans the government intends to put in place.
EQT Infrastructure to acquire German broadband provider
14 October 2019
Fibre structure investor, EQT Infrastructure is to acquire inexio.
Optical communications professionals - let us know what’s bothering you!
11 October 2019
Fibre Systems is looking for manufacturers/vendors, planners, installers, integrators, operators and academics to help shape the topics we cover.
Nokia, Etisalat complete successful single-carrier terabit-per-second field trial
07 October 2019
Nokia, in partnership with UAE provider Etisalat, has successfully completed a field trial of single-carrier terabit-per-second data transmission on a deployed fibre network.
Openreach selects fibre cable supply partner
07 October 2019
Openreach has awarded a contract to Fujikura for the supply of its new Air Blown Wrapping Tube Cable (AB-WTC), a ribbon fibre cable.
Sales of Ethernet transceivers to decline this year, says LightCounting
04 October 2019
Specialist market research firm LightCounting has released its latest High-Speed Ethernet Optics report.
Ciena acquires Centina for Blue Planet integration
03 October 2019
Ciena Corporation is to acquire network performance solution provider, Centina, incorporating the company’s technology and engineering expertise into its Blue Planet division.
UK chancellor promises billion-pound investment in broadband
01 October 2019
At the recent Conservative Party conference, chancellor Sajid Javid pledged to invest £5bn to support the roll-out of full fibre in the UK.
Milan and Madrid gain new metro networks
19 September 2019
Bandwidth infrastructure firm and network operator, euNetworks has extended its investment in Europe, building duct based, high-fibre count networks in Milan and Madrid.
Sky strategic partnership provides wholesale access to UK full-fibre networks
18 September 2019
Sky has entered into a strategic partnership with last-mile network provider, BUUK Infrastructure.
UK urban-rural digital gap continues, say MPs
18 September 2019
A new report from the Commons environment, food and rural affairs select committee warns that the ongoing digital divide between urban and rural areas continues to marginalise communities.
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Steve Roberts takes a look at the continued importance of fibre-based networks to enterprise in a 5G world
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Ray O’Connor argues that wireless and fibre should be considered complementary, rather than in competition
Mattias Fridström and Parthiban Kandappan put software-driven, real-time optical layer performance awareness to the test
The right combination of training and tools will help to future-proof fibre reliability, says Jay Tourigny
Creating an invisible network is the next step in connectivity, so it is important to put quality, rather than speed at the heart of broadband experience, says Robin Mersh
