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In her capacity as the chair of the Inclusion and Diversity Council at the TM Forum, Gilder has headed up a two-year research project about how telecom can win the war for talent. This project has gathered over 180,000 data points from more than 11,000 industry professionals and aims to modernise the industry’s approach to talent […]
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 across […]
Openreach – a wholly owned subsidiary of BT Group – builds and operates the largest telecom network in the UK. Openreach is investing heavily in a nationwide FTTx rollout which will pass 25 million homes by 2026 and is aiming for a peak build rate of 4 million homes passed per year. In this video, you […]
Higher density with the QR solution Let’s call them the workhorses in the field of fiber optic connectivity: MPO connectors or MPO/MTP®, LC or LC duplex connectors, and SC connectors. They take on almost every job and are suitable for almost every field of application. Their format has been tried and tested over the […]
Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, extends its Sirocco HD range of microduct cables to include an 864f cable. Sirocco HD cables provide world record diameters and fibre densities for blown microduct cables. The new cable boasts 864 fibres in a diameter of 11.0mm, providing a fibre density of […]
I like to think this blend of hard and soft skills has an important link with simplicity. When thinking about what makes a really great IT Project Manager, I reflected on this quote from Richard Branson: “Complexity is your enemy. Any fool can make something complicated. It is hard to make something simple.” An outstanding IT PM […]
An effective operations strategy has never been more important for broadband service providers (BSPs). In a world where subscribers are demanding an “always on” experience, the ability to understand how network performance impacts subscriber experience is key to success. The responsibility for delivering an amazing subscriber experience therefore falls on the shoulders of your broadband […]
Study Case: Glasfaser Nordwest provides customers with fibre based internet and aims to bring gigabit-capable internet to 1.5 million households in rural areas. The Centrix™ System by Corning is crucial to reach this ambitious goal, as it provides the needed flexibility, is future ready and has low space requirements because of the enormous package density. […]
Dr. Suleiman Alhedaithy, Fiber Connect Council MENA Board of Directors member, represented the council in SAMENA’s Telecommunications Council first “Rising for Industry Sustainability & Efficiencies (RISE)” event, that was held today in Fairmont , Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in strategic collaboration with ITU, Saudi CST Commission, and leading Telecom operators. On the sideline of the conference, […]
How are new megatrends such as Industry 4.0, IoT and 5G impacting the demand on data centres and business models? With the introduction of 5G services, IoT etc. which will be enabling smoother and faster service in this sector when combined with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), robotic and cloud, to name a […]
As Middle East emerges as a hub for mega events, high-speed networks are becoming an essential requirement to ensure these events run smoothly and attendees have reliable connectivity on ground. Corning’s connectivity solutions implemented at the 2022 ‘La Nuit de l’Erdre, which saw 93,000 people in attendance, is an example of how fiber optics can […]
Sustainable Cybersecurity R&M uncompromisingly protects the data of customers, partners and employees. Corporate governance and corporate IT follow very strict rules. Data protection and cybersecurity are part of the expanded sustainability strategy. Investment tripled As a responsible company, R&M continuously determines how security targets are achieved. A broadly coordinated IT security roadmap has been guiding […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 20, 2022 – UL, a global safety and science leader, has announced its cable fire safety and performance laboratory has been approved by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Civil Defense. UL’s laboratory, located in the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), is approved to test the safety and performance of fire-resistant […]
It goes without saying that 5G is one of the hottest topics in telecom and technology. Deploying 5G has the potential to completely change society. Many of its technical specifications have been designed with Industry 4.0 in mind, with ultra-low latency, greater bandwidth, support for higher device density, and network slicing. However, with advanced technologies come complex challenges. […]
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Source: Fiber Connect Council Mena View Online
In what ways is Corning contributing to the demands for high-speed connectivity in the EMEA region, especially in light of rapid 5G deployments globally? The region has been at the forefront of 5G deployments globally, with countries like the UAE aiming to have all inhabited areas of the country under 5G network coverage by the […]
Middle East Fiber Cable Manufacturing Co. (MEFC) will be exhibiting at Cairo ICT 27-30 November 2022, booth Number: 2H7 Hall 2. On another note MEFC will be exhibiting at Big 5 Dubai between 4-8 December 2022, booth number: 1D38 Hall 1 at the SaudiExports Pavilion. The company was founded in 1995 located in Riyadh, Saudi […]
Access to information, readily available services, and omnichannel marketing are key drivers of business growth. This is especially the case as the remote work revolution marches on; organisations need to ensure their systems are efficient, cost-effective and secure. Oftentimes, the best solution may be beyond the knowledge of an internal IT employee, signalling the moment […]
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Fibre was invented more than 50 years ago. While still relatively young when compared to other communications technologies, it has undergone numerous evolutions. by Mohamad Farhat TWFBLNWHATSAPPMAIL Mohamad Farhat, Market and Technology Development Manager for outside plant cables at Corning Fibre optic cabling is at the heart of our modern connected world, transmitting massive amounts of […]
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The Technical Seminar Series held in UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman this October and November Dubai, UAE, October 25, 2022 – Superior Essex Communications organized its “Technical Seminar Series” to support the growing demand for intelligent building technologies in the region. The Technical Seminar Series are being held across the Middle East including UAE, Kuwait, […]
