A major contributing factor facing Infrastructure Providers (IP’s) and Communication Providers (CP’s) alike when deploying Next-generation access (NGA) networks - including fibre to the home (FTTH) and fibre to the cabinet (FTTC) architectures - is to optimise the use of available space within underground ducts and manholes.
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09 July 2018
Fujikura developed and manufactured a set of Fibre Optic Identifiers (FID-30R & FID-31R) used for the essential maintenance and installation of fibre networks.
05 June 2018
The amount of computing horsepower at our disposal today is growing at a staggering rate, driven by huge gains in processing performance, power optimization and architectural innovations.
09 May 2018
The global demand for fibre optic cable has never been higher. Network operators throughout the world are adding more optical fibre to their networks than ever before.
24 April 2018
Coriant and Telia Carrier demonstrate software-enabled real-time performance awareness
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