Interoute’s fibre optic network enables digital transformation for the Vatican London, UK, 26 April 2018 – Interoute, the global network and cloud company, today announced that its fibre network is supporting the launch of The Vatican Communications Secretariat’s new online portal www.vaticannews.va. The portal incorporates many different communication channels (radio, TV and publishing) into a single interface, supporting the Church’s mission to address the current digital environment. The digital site allows users to easily search for information, providing them with multimedia, multi-device and multilingual content. Francesco Masci, Head of the Technology…
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Altnet operators reach nearly one million premises with full superfast fibre
New report predicts more than 14 million premises will be passed by altnets by 2025 London, UK, April 12, 2018: Nearly one million homes and businesses in the UK are now in reach of ultrafast full fibre connectivity provided by alternative network providers (altnets), a new report has revealed. According to the Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) and Point Topic – which teamed up to publish the report – this is approaching double the number of premises reached by BT Openreach. Drawing on survey responses from INCA members, UKWISPA and…
Read MoreStoke-on-Trent City Council partners with VXFIBER to launch Gigabit full fibre broadband
Stoke-on-Trent City Council to use VXFIBER Open Access platform to support full fibre broadband connectivity for residents and businesses MIPIM, Cannes – Wednesday 14 March 2018 – VXFIBER, the Swedish provider of Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) Open Access solutions, has partnered with Stoke-on-Trent City Council to roll out Gigabit full fibre connectivity to residents and businesses. With an initial project in the city’s Enterprise Zone, the rollout of a full city-wide fibre network is a vital part of Stoke-on-Trent’s move towards becoming a smart, sustainable ‘Gigabit city’. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is working…
Read MoreEmtelle launches indoor pre-connectorised fibre microduct system
Low Fire Hazard QWKconnect MDU pre-connectorised fibre microduct system for internal use will be premiered at FTTH Conference 2018 Hawick, Scotland, February 12, 2018 – Emtelle, a leading provider of blown fibre and ducted network solutions for the telecoms industry, today launched a ground-breaking new product to meet new indoor fire regulations. Based on the QWKconnect pre-connectorised fibre microduct system, the new QWKconnect MDU is manufactured out of Low Fire Hazard (LFH) material, meaning it is suitable for internal use, giving excellent performance in a fire scenario. The QWKconnect MDU…
Read MorePrysmian to showcase latest innovations for future proof networks at FTTH Conference 2018
SVP Vanhille: “We are committed to creating the most advanced technology of the highest quality” Milan, 12 February 2018 – Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, will showcase its latest innovations for quality, future proof networks at FTTH Conference 2018, taking place February 13-15 in Valencia. Prysmian will be in the spotlight at this year’s conference as Group representatives take part in two separate speaking sessions. Philippe Vanhille, Senior Vice President of Telecom Business, will take part in the session “Fibre for 5G: wire-less…
Read MoreFujikura Europe to showcase new Bluetooth-enabled fusion splicers alongside wide range of fibre optic solutions at FTTH Conference 2018
The 70S+ and 70R+ models also include a three year warranty as standard, supported by Fujikura’s fully trained network of distributors Chessington, UK. 08 February 2018: Leader in connectivity and splicing technology, Fujikura Europe will be showcasing its latest technology for FTTH applications, including its newest line of Bluetooth-enabled splicers at next week’s FTTH Conference in Valencia. The core alignment single fibre optical fusion splicer, the 70S+, and the twelve fibre ribbon optical fibre fusion splicer, the 70R+, are the most recent additions to the original line of Fujikura fusion…
Read MoreEmtelle chosen as premier European supplier of FiSpy
Smart micro duct fault detector will revolutionise the telco market, saving operators time and money Hawick, Scotland, January 29, 2018 – The European distribution rights of FiSpy – an innovative new product which uses smart technology to detect micro duct faults – have been awarded to Emtelle, a leading provider of blown fibre and ducted network solutions for the telecoms industry. FiSpy, developed by New Zealand-based FiComms, uses a patented process to identify a micro duct or micro ducts within a multi duct environment. This removes the risk of incorrect…
Read MoreHUBER+SUHNER to highlight latest developments in RF energy technology at SmarterWorld RF Energy Summit
Erding, Germany. 11 October 2017 – HUBER+SUHNER, leading international manufacturer of components and systems for optical and electrical connectivity, is set to highlight the latest developments in RF energy technology at the SmarterWorld RF Energy Summit, taking place October 17 in Erding, Germany. At the Summit, attendees will learn about the latest developments of solid state RF energy technology, which promises to change the landscape of many commercial applications such as microwave ovens, plasma lighting, medical, automotive and heating. At the Summit, Hannes Grubinger, Market Manager at HUBER+SUHNER, will give…
Read MoreSSE Enterprise Telecoms selected to help deliver hyperfast, 1Gbps connectivity to £800 million Aberdeen development to make it ‘the most connected community in Scotland’
Grain chooses SSE Enterprise Telecoms to create fibre-to-the-home network for Aberdeen’s Countesswells development LONDON, UK – 10 October 2017 – SSE Enterprise Telecoms – one of the UK’s leading connectivity suppliers, and part of SSE plc – today announced that it has won a competitive tender from advanced fibre broadband specialists Grain to deliver network connectivity to Countesswells, a new £800 million development in Aberdeen. Countesswells will become home to a new community of residents, schools and businesses five miles outside of Aberdeen. The development represents a significant investment in…
Read MoreRecord-breaking ECOC Conference in Gothenburg sees multiple advances in optics and sustainability
2017’s event saw a new world record of 10 Pbit/s for the amount of data transmitted through a single optical fibre, as well as the creation of an “ECOC forest” to offset air-travel to the conference Gothenburg, 28 September 2017. The 43rd European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) proved why it is Europe’s leading conference for the fibre optic industry after a series of world firsts this year, including the new world record for the amount of data transmitted through a single optical fibre. Along with close to 1300 leading…
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