Innovation in the micrometer range Fiber optics is advancing into new dimensions. After years of research, it is foreseeable that new types of fibers will be introduced to the market that carries multiple beams of light spatially separated within their body. Diagram of a multicore fiber with four cores. The small off-center marking serves […]
It gives us immense pleasure to announce that HFCL and its subsidiary, HTLLtd, have jointly secured a Purchase Order amounting to ₹97 Crores from one of India’s leading telecom operators for supply of OFC in Domestic Circles. This new achievement is testimony to our domain experience and expertise in creating Optical Fibre Cable Networks […]
Newest solutions can help streamline permitting, accelerate field installation, optimize testing CORNING, N.Y — Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) today introduced the latest round of innovations in its award-winning Evolv™ portfolio of network connectivity solutions. The new products will provide network operators with greater flexibility at every stage of fiber deployment, compared to traditional cable deployment methods. Corning’s new […]
Nokia Joined Fiber Connect Council MENA Region as a Platinum Member, Nokia has been adapting to the needs of an ever-changing world for over 155 years. From its humble beginning in 1865 as a single paper mill operation, Nokia has found and nurtured success over the years in a range of industrial sectors including cable, […]
Americans rely on broadband connectivity like never before. A 2022 Pew Research study underscores this: 59 percent of United States workers work from home if possible—a steep increase from 23 percent before the COVID-19 pandemic. And growth in connected devices is keeping pace. According to Parks Associates, the typical American household now has an average of 16 connected […]
Subsequently, Europe’s fibre build-out is gaining pace. In the cases of some jurisdictions, like Portugal and France, fibre coverage is set to become quasi-ubiquitous (>95% of the population will have Gigabit access), largely driven by the success of government policy. In other countries, private interests have done their part to kick-start the FTTH rollout. In Germany, the UK […]
Riyadh, KSA. Middle East Fiber Cable Manufacturing Co. (MEFC), the leader in manufacturing fiber optic cables, and solution provider for the telecommunications and industrial sectors in MENA markets, announced that it has changed the company logo. The change in the logo to MEFC reflects the way the company has grown and expanded in recent […]
SAN JOSE, CA—June 30, 2022—Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that AcenTek is using energy-efficient Calix end-to-end platforms to reduce network power consumption 73 percent while saving subscribers 50 percent on home Wi-Fi network energy usage. A Calix customer since 2005, AcenTek is the primary broadband service provider (BSP) for its rural communities in Michigan, Minnesota, […]
Explore the next generation of drops and terminals which can be installed where others can’t – enabling scalable, faster, lower cost fiber network roll out. The new Evolv™ Solution with Pushlok™ Technology is the innovation you can trust when deployments are ramping up. Designed for use in FTTx access networks where space and speed translate into savings, our Evolv™ Terminals and small-form-factor connectors enable […]
The technology defined First, we’ll briefly outline the technology, for those that aren’t already familiar with one or both. Fibre networks are delivered via fibre optic cables comprising multiple strands, each around the width of a human hair. These cables are made of two primary elements, both made of glass: the core and the cladding. The core is where […]
How does the Fibre Connect Council see the future and growth of fibre in the region? As the demand for data is exponentially growing, the importance of fibre is also increasing. Its positive outcomes are centred on the improvement of services, connectivity and living conditions, in addition to providing more access to information for […]
The 5G network slicing technology is a service that can integrate the infrastructure, improve visibility, control and flexibility. The slicing architecture is more advanced in 5G private networks, enabling fast rollout, flexible resource isolation, and adapting to different kinds of enterprise requests, with both operators and customers benefiting from the technology’s control and efficiency.Etisalat UAE […]
On June 21, 2022 K&A through its membership with LIBNOR and the smart city & Information Technology technical Committee adopted 3 ISO standards related to IoT and Smart Cities ONTOLOGY ( Standardization of IoT Communication languages via Semantic web sites), ISO/IEC 21838, ISO/IEC 21972, ISO/IEC 24707, and One standard for Smart City Indicators ISO/IEC 30146 […]
Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announces it will work with Telstra to build a new state-of-the-art intercapital fibre network in Australia. The national fibre network project is a multi-year project which will see Telstra build a new “state-of-the-art inter-city dual fibre path” that adds up to 20,000 […]
Could LEO satellites provide high-speed Internet everywhere? LEO satellites have the potential to provide worldwide Internet access with high bandwidth and low latency. These constellations offer the possibility of a bandwidth per user of between 100-300 Mbps and latency of between 20-50 ms – ten times lower than that of GEO satellites. Many LEO satellite constellations are under development […]
Digital inclusion and development of social progress Half of humanity still lives on the fringe of the digital world, without access to the internet. Globally, a quarter of children under the age of five have never been registered at birth1 they have no proof of their legal identity to protect their rights and ensure universal access […]
The council published its annual report that showcases the countries with the highest fibre optic network penetration globally. The report highlighted UAE as the number one country with its fibre network coverage surpassing Singapore, China, South Korea and Hongkong. The data from the report showcases 20 countries that have achieved penetration rates higher than 50 […]
Corning’s micro cabling solution solves the demand for today’s unlimited bandwidth capacity and addresses escalating network duct congestion. Designed for installation in microduct systems using air-assisted installation methods, Corning’s MiniXtend® cables are up to 50 percent smaller than standard loose tube cables and offer high-fiber-counts in a small cable diameter footprint. Read More
Dubai May 2022: Benya Group, a leading digital solutions and ICT infrastructure provider in Egypt, the Middle East and Africa (MEA) announced a strategic partnership agreement to develop its business with R&M, a global leader in cables and integrated communications solutions, as part of its internal and external expansion plan. This agreement paves the […]
Corning’s approach to sustainability is grounded in its focus on the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics that matter most to the business and to its stakeholders. As a result, sustainability is integrated into Corning’s value-creation model and embedded it into how the company implements strategic priorities across the enterprise. Read more about Corning’s sustainability […]
On 5th November 1931, the Le Matin newspaper ran the headline, “Women’s work increases unemployment and destroys family life.” Almost a century later, the progress we’ve made from this short-sighted statement is remarkable: according to a report by Catalyst, women make up 46.9% of the global workforce. However, there is one sector that lags behind, […]
Corning Incorporated has released its 2021 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Report, Sustainability Report, and Annual Report, highlighting its purposeful approach and progress to sustainability and DE&I initiatives. Corning’s scientific and manufacturing expertise is vital to the development of its breakthrough products that transform industries and enhance lives, and the dedication and contributions of […]
Subsequently, we received a visit from our friendly mayor’s office representative. She insisted that we were never home when the company needed to gain access for the checks. According to her, the company had tried on five different occasions to perform the service. Apparently, we should have received an SMS message announcing these visits. She […]
Efficiency is top priority for data centers Like many other services, the IoT layer for smart networks can be configured in-house or via the cloud. For data centers and for your Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) it is – as always – all about maximum efficiency. R&M’s experience shows that anyone only working in-house in the case […]