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Climate change is affecting all of us. It is a worldwide challenge that requires an exceptional and urgent mobilization. The environmental objectives set by the Paris Agreement must be met. We must therefore rethink our economic models and our consumption patterns. We also need to leverage our innovation to improve economic and social progress, while […]
Oman Broadband Company signed an agreement with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, according to which the Oman Broadband Company will build, manage, and maintain the infrastructure services for the fiber optic network for the first phase of Sultan Haitham City. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Dr. Khalfan bin Said Al Shuaili, […]
MEFC Signed an MoU with the Digital Technical College for Girls in Riyadh, with the presence of the Director General of Technical Training in Riyadh, Mr. Abdulrahman Almoqbel and MEFC Chairman Mr. Saleh Alnamlah, which aims to qualify and employ in the field of infrastructure for communication networks and equip laboratories for fiber optic […]
Cairo – June 1, 2023. The Fiber Connect Council MENA unveiled the long-awaited 13th edition of its Annual Conference and Exhibition in the vibrant city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. From the 12th to the 14th of November, this extraordinary event is set to take place in the prestigious VOCO Hotel Riyadh. The FCC MENA […]
At the 2023 World Summit on the Information Society Forum, ITU-T SG15 organized a series of workshops called “Importance of international standards for the deployment of fibre optic broadband network infrastructure” in collaboration with Corning’s GTIS Team. Watch the high-level tutorial on standards and standardization work of ITU-T here.
First half of 2023 has been an extremely successful month for Benya Group, having participated in mega-events, significant visits, and holding large partnerships and alliances that have allowed for many achievements. As a part of “Hayah Karima” initiative, launched by H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Benya Group, the leading integrated solution, digital transformation, and ICT […]
We all need bandwidth. We video conference while sending emails and browsing the internet at work. Then, we go home to stream movies while sending pictures on social media. The connected world consumed 79 zettabytes of data in 2021 and is expected to use 180 zettabytes by 2025, according to Statista.com. This bandwidth demand drives […]
UL Solutions opened a low voltage cable testing laboratory in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to extend more of our services into the Middle East. This facility has been added to the existing fiber optics laboratory opened in 2020 and fire performance testing laboratories added in 2021. Customers in the region can now access international […]
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Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announces its global launch of the sustainable telecommunication system Ecoslim™, using Sirocco HD and Sirocco Extreme (XT) optical cables which are available with up to 864 optical fibres. Sirocco HD cables are made with 50% less plastics and up to 25% smaller […]
Three Fundamental Reasons To Skip 25G PON MSA First, 25G PON MSA is not an industry standard, and there is nothing multi-source about it. A single, vertically integrated vendor controls the 25G PON MSA main PON component supply—and since the supply chain is a single source, it can be prioritized to meet the vendor’s […]
workplace trends are constantly evolving: as 2023 begins, businesses need to stay future-focused in order to thrive. The effect of the pandemic continues to ripple through the fabric of society, disrupting the previous status quo. Economic tumult on the horizon spells an unsteady start to the new year and meanwhile, technological disruptors are set to upend […]
On May 11 and 12, Corning took part in the “Business Seminar Infrastructures Numériques” organized InfraNum together with Business France in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to address development of digital infrastructure in West Africa. Thematic round tables allowed guests countries to present the status of the digital infrastructure in their respective countries and meetings encouraged […]
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology uses ethernet cables to power remote devices while also transmitting bi-directional data. These powered devices are interconnected not only to each other but also back to a central command point. This benefit is vital to surveillance and security efforts, which include devices like cameras, VoIP call boxes, access points, and gates. […]
Paul Weintraub, head of international development for Superior Essex Communications, and Werner Heeren, AEM Precision Cable Test vice president of Europe, Middle East and Africa, will combine their more than 50 years of industry experience to demonstrate sustainable design solutions for advanced networks enabling sustainable technology in smart buildings of today and tomorrow. This […]
Source: Fiber Connect Council Mena View Online
Source: Fiber Connect Council Mena View Online
A holistic understanding of sustainability is an integral component of the R&M culture. R&M conducts its business on the basis of the ethical values of an independent Swiss family business. Reichle & De-Massari has always striven to maintain the balance between economic growth and ethical, social, and ecological responsibility. For us, this means striving equally […]
The Fiber-to-the-Home Council Global Alliance (FCGA) conducted a sustainability survey of the fiber industry to understand the commitment of service providers (and vendors to sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies, where they are in terms of reaching their overall goals and milestones, and how these differ at the […]
Results conclude telecom industry will benefit from fiber’s sustainable qualities as ESG and CSR programs advance The FTTH Council Global Alliance (FCGA) announced it has published the results from its global Sustainability Survey. The survey explored Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies throughout the telecom industry with network operators, service […]
Based on recognized and measurable criteria, the Telecom ECO CABLE label will be presented at the FTTH Conference 2023 EVP P. Vanhille: “We are committed to support broadband network operators in strengthening their green supply chain and value proposition” Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announces the launch […]
Mergers and acquisitions are crucial strategic moves for businesses of all kinds. A successful M&A initiative can mean enhanced financial performance, higher market share, more influence over consumers and neutralised competition. However, these benefits don’t manifest overnight; this is why a robust plan for post-merger integration (PMI) is crucial. What are the strategies for […]
One such market is the U.K., where CityFibre—a Calix customer since 2018—is building an end-to-end fiber network that’s revolutionizing the country’s digital infrastructure. CityFibre operates the U.K.’s second largest fiber network and expects to build out its “full fibre” network to a third of the U.K. by 2025. This includes connecting 8 million homes […]