Fiber & Cable Innovations for the 5G Era

Mar 21st, 2019
OFS offers Rollable Ribbon technology in outside plant cable. The TeraWaveTM ULL fiber significantly increases optical reach of 600G in DCI links and 400G in regional networks.
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LightCounting suggests that optical transceiver sales growth could return to a 15% CAGR next year -- provided a few conditions are met.
LightCounting foresees return to optical transceiver sales growth
The market research firm states in its “October 2019 Optical Communications Market Forecast Report” that it expects to see revenues rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% from 2020 through 2024.
Nov 7th, 2019
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Altran, Edgecore combine for virtualized broadband access networks
Altran and Edgecore Networks have partnered to create when they’re calling an “SDN-enabled virtualized access solution” that comprises a suite of “software frameworks.”
Nov 7th, 2019
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Prysmian supplied fiber-optic cable for TPG Telecom’s Ten Gigabit Adelaide project
The project has made Adelaide a “10 Gbps connected city” by providing high-speed fiber network connections to local businesses as well as setting the stage for smart city applications.
Nov 7th, 2019
The MU196040B PAM4 error detector module for the Signal Quality Analyzer-R MP1900A series (shown here) enables 116-Gbps bit error rate tests.
Anritsu offers 116-Gbps PAM4 error detection via MP1900A
A new module, used in combination with the MP1900A series PAM4 pattern generator, enables engineers to accurately measure bit error rates of 400 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) and 800GbE communications equipment and devices.
Nov 7th, 2019
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ProLabs optical transceivers achieve NEBS certification
Quality assurance test house Intertek performed the tests per GR-63-CORE and GR-1089-CORE, ProLabs says.
Nov 7th, 2019
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Microsoft, Nokia partner on cloud, IoT, artificial intelligence for service providers and enterprises
The combination will see Microsoft’s Azure, Azure IoT, Azure AI, and Machine Learning offerings combined with Nokia’s LTE/5G-ready private wireless, IP, SD-WAN, and IoT connectivity products.
Nov 5th, 2019
euNetworks' new Super Highway 1 system runs from Dublin to the UK, including a submarine segment.
euNetworks’ Super Highway 1 links the UK and Ireland
The fiber-optic network services provider says the duct and dark fiber infrastructure system uses ultra-low-loss fiber to reduce cost per bit, while the system route will meet the needs of clients who want to transport multiple terabits of traffic.
Nov 5th, 2019
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Connected2Fiber garners funding from Silicon Valley Bank
The company says it will use the funds to accelerate growth, enhance product offerings, and expand into new markets.
Nov 5th, 2019
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Volta Networks VEVRE software to run on Delta Electronics switches
The collaboration includes Delta’s AGCV208S switch, which the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) has selected for Disaggregated Cell Site Gateway (DCSG) trials.
Nov 5th, 2019
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GTT beefs up European fiber-optic network
The upgrades target both additional capacity and better performance in long-haul and metro infrastructure.
Nov 5th, 2019
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Anixter accepts takeover bid – but will solicit better offers
The board of directors at Anixter International Inc. has accepted a takeover bid from an affiliate of private investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. The agreement includes a 40-day window during which the board can solicit a superior bid.
Nov 4th, 2019
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Hengtong to buy Huawei Marine Networks
HC2 Holdings says its Global Marine Group has agreed to sell its 49% stake in Huawei Marine Networks Co., Ltd. to Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Ltd. HC2 says Hengtong also will buy Huawei's share.
Nov 4th, 2019
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Czech service provider itself s.r.o. to upgrade metro network via EKINOPS
The Czech telecommunications service provider seeks to expand the capacity of its fiber-optic backbone network and between its data center hubs in Brno and Ivančice.
Nov 4th, 2019
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Tennessee utility BrightRidge to deploy NG-PON2
The deployment is an extension of a fiber to the premises (FTTP) network roll out that eventually will pass more than 40,000 homes and businesses.
Nov 4th, 2019