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News from 2026

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KCS

Type: Service ProviderMember since:May 2026Website: https://kalaam-telecom.com/ Sales: Naveen Rajagopalan naveen.rajagopalan@kalaam-telecom.com +97316168684 About KCS Kalaam Carrier Solutions is a single face for the carrier community spearheaded by Kalaam Telecom Group with the vision of Connecting MENA, simplified.With “An Alternate Mindset”, Kalaam Carrier Solutions has introduced groundbreaking initiatives such as “Kalaam Iraq Transit,” offering an Alternate Route […]
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STL launches ‘Neuralis’ in the US: A high-performance Data Center portfolio engineered for the AI era

Washington, United States, 20/April/2026: STL Optical Connectivity NA, LLC, (STLOC), a U.S. subsidiary of STL (Sterlite Technologies Ltd.) [NSE: STLTECH], a leading connectivity solutions provider for AI-ready digital infrastructure, today announced the U.S. launch of Neuralis, its flagship suite of data center connectivity solutions, at Data Center World 2026 in Washington, D.C. As AI, hyperscale computing, and edge workloads […]
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STL redefines Optical Connectivity with India’s first Hollow Core fibre cable for Data Centre networks

Mumbai, 25/March/2026: STL [NSE: STLTECH], a leading connectivity solutions provider for AI-ready digital infrastructure, today announced a significant breakthrough in optical communication with the launch of India’s first Hollow Core Fibre (HCF) cable. This innovation, from STL’s industry-leading R&D engine, is designed to meet the low-latency and high-bandwidth requirements of modern Data Centres, Hyperscalers, and High-Frequency transmission networks. As […]
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Corning’s Evolv® Openable Terminal Wins Prestigious iF Design Award

International design honour highlights Corning’s commitment to scalable, high-performance FTTX network solutions BERLIN – Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW), one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramics, and optical physics, today announced that it has won the prestigious iF Design Award 2026 for the Corning Evolv® Openable Terminal. Presented by iF International Forum Design GmbH, one of the world’s oldest […]
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Smart Cities Ops and Apps February 2026 Newsletter

Fiber: The Digital Backbone of Smart Cities The latest Smart City Committee Newsletter – February 2026 from the Fiber Connect Council MENA highlights several inspiring initiatives shaping the future of urban innovation—from electric mobility and AI-enabled city services to unified command centers and smart utilities. While these technologies often capture the spotlight, their success depends […]
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Senko

Type: Telecommunications Member since: 2026 Website: http://www.senko.com/ Address: Hudson, MA Mobile : +44 7301 088764 Marketing contact: Hunter.Kanai@senko.com City: Hudson Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senko-advanced-components/about/ About: SENKO Advanced Components design and manufacture precise, user-friendly, and application-focused fiber optic connectors that allow network operators to achieve the performance and reliability necessary to support the world’s unquenchable demand for data. […]
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Deploy Faster. Scale Smarter. Solve Your Biggest Network Challenges.

Is your fiber network deployment impacted by slow installation, skilled labor shortages, or space constraints? Today’s digital infrastructure requires solutions that deliver speed, simplicity, and resilience, whether you’re rolling out FTTP, scaling AI data centers, or upgrading enterprise LANs. This ebook is your roadmap to accelerating deployments, optimizing resources, and future-proofing your network, while meeting […]
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NahjTech Expands Regional Footprint and Strengthens Strategic Partnerships

NahjTech has officially launched its Qatar branch, reinforcing its growing presence across the MENA fiber infrastructure landscape. Since November 2024, the company has been executing a large-scale fiber characterization program in Italy (FC Milan), covering approximately 15 data centers and delivering more than 600 end-to-end tests across 300+ spans, including live network environments. Building on […]
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Powering the Future of Data: UL’s Advanced Connector Testing Capabilities in Abu Dhabi

As global data consumption accelerates at an unprecedented pace, the backbone of digital infrastructure — fiber optic connectivity — has never been more critical. From hyperscale data centers to AI-driven computing clusters, 5G rollouts, and cloud expansion across the Middle East, the demand for high-density, low-loss, and ultra-reliable fiber optic connectors continues to surge. […]
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Sterlite Technologies Inc. and SLICFiber launch #FiberOfHope to support World Cancer Day awareness

South Carolina, 3 February 2026: In celebration of World Cancer Day, Sterlite Technologies Inc. (STI), a U.S. subsidiary of STL [NSE: STLTECH], a leading connectivity solutions provider for AI-ready digital infrastructure, in collaboration with SLICFiber, has launched #FiberOfHope — a custom-engineered pink fiber optic drop cable designed to support cancer research and patient programs while delivering industry-leading performance for fiber-to-the-premise […]
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Fremco

Type: Fiber Blowing Machines ManufacturingMember since: Feb 2026Website: https://fremco.dk/ Phone: +45 72 30 12 13 Email: sales@fremco.dk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fremco-a-s Sales & Marketing Contact: Morten Fosgrau, Co-owner – Vice President of Sales & MarketingEmail (Sales): mf@fremco.dk Address:Fremco A/S, Ellehammervej 14, 9900 Frederikshavn, Denmark About FremcoFremco is an innovative Danish company specializing in the development and production […]
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Why Choose Corning for Wavelength Division Multiplexers (WDM)?

Corning’s R&D scientists are constantly searching for new ways to improve wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) technology. Close collaboration with our customers and our proven expertise across fiber, cable, and connectivity ensure you’ll get solutions that are smarter, denser, faster, and easier to install. Corning also offers industry-leading support services, with national engineering contracts and a […]
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Optical LAN Reshapes Enterprises Digital and Intelligent Transformation FINAL

By 2026, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is entering a golden era of digital transformation. Driven by national strategies such as Saudi Arabia’s “Vision 2030”, UAE’s “We the UAE 2031”, Egypt’s “Egypt Vision 2030”, and Algeria’s “Digital Algeria 2030″, the region has seen a surge in large-scale digital infrastructure, smart city projects, […]
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Infra Connect

Type: Passive Fiber Optic Network Components ManufacturingMember since: Jan 2026Website: www.theinfraconnect.comEmail: omar.abdelhamid@theinfraconnect.com / info@theinfraconnect.comLinkedIn: Infra ConnectSales Contact: Omar AbdelhamidOffice: Maadi, Cairo, EgyptManufacturing Facility 1: Sadat Industrial City, EgyptManufacturing Facility 2: October Industrial City, Egypt About Infra Connect Infra Connect is a specialized manufacturer and supplier of passive fiber optic network components serving FTTH, FTTx, and […]
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Integrated Fiber Cables

Type: Fiber Optic Cable & Accessories ManufacturingMember since: Jan 2026Website: https://ifcfiber.saPhone: 00966581733282Email: s.ahmed@ifcfiber.saLinkedIn: Integrated Fiber CablesSales Contact: Sami Ahmed Mohammed About Integrated Fiber CablesFounded in 2023, Integrated Fiber Cables has established a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. As one of the largest specialized manufacturers in the Middle East for fiber optic cables and accessories […]

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