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VIAVI rolls out market-first automated fibre optic test probe, INX 760
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productivity
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workflow solutions
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fibre optics
VIAVI Solutions introduced the first entirely automated probe microscope to its fibre optic testing solutions. The INX 760 speeds up inspection, boosting field operation efficiency.
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Infinera's updated GX platform promises major network enhancements
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undersea cables
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infinera
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optical networking
Infinera announces commercial availability of a superior, next-gen multi-haul optical line system on its GX Series, boasting top-tier adaptability and efficiency for large-scale operators.
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Bluebird Network completes innovative fibre optic crossing under Mississippi
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hyperscale
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bluebird network
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connectivity
Bluebird Network has completed an ambitious fibre optic river crossing beneath the Mississippi, connecting St Louis and Illinois. The move enhances connectivity and preserves local history.
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Sitetracker launches GIS tech to aid broadband deployments
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Critical infrastructure firms can align geospatial designs across planning, design, and construction teams to dramatically improve deployment efficiency.
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Kao Data appoints David Bloom as New Chairman for UK & European Growth
Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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hyperscale
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servers
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ai
Kao Data appoints David Bloom as new Chairman to steer strategic growth in UK and Europe. Bloom brings extensive experience in technology and data centres.
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Huawei launches the F5G Intelligent OptiX network solution
Wed, 12th Jul 2023
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optical networking
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huawei
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telecommunications
Covering financial all-optical data centre interconnect and financial all-optical campus scenarios, the solution helps upgrade finance communication networks.
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Huawei High-Quality 10 GBps CloudCampus aids digital future
Wed, 12th Jul 2023
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cloud services
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digital transformation
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wireless networks
Huawei and Masdar City released the High-Quality 10 GBps CloudCampus: Net Zero Campus White Paper at Huawei Network Summit 2023.
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Improvement in communication technology to aid FTTx tester market: FMI
Mon, 26th Jun 2023
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testing
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ftth
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fibre
The FTTx tester demand is anticipated to be valued at US$13.9 billion in 2022, forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 7% to US$27.34 billion from 2022 to 2032.
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Submarine optical fibre cables market to be US$67.8 billion by 2033: FMI
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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colocation
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undersea cables
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market
The global submarine optical fibre cable market's revenue is projected to increase from its current value of US$20.6 billion in 2023.
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Colt fibre network seamlessly connects London and Paris now
Sat, 10th Jun 2023
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undersea cables
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vr
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metaverse
The new fibre-optic cable deployed along the Tunnel provides access to the most fibre-connected data centres between the UK and mainland Europe.
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Fibre optic test equipment market to be US$1,779.9 million by 2033: FMI
Thu, 18th May 2023
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iot
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wireless networks
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facilities management
The fibre optic test equipment market is to be US$923 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$1,779.9 million by 2033, with a 6.8% CAGR.
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Fiber optic test equipment market to reach $1.78 billion by 2033
Thu, 27th Apr 2023
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fiber solutions
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analyst report
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market
The growth in the market could be attributed to the increase in demand for fiber cable networks and fiber optic cable types.
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New Zealand tech company acquires SmarTest Electronics
Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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it in manufacturing
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m&a
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fibre optics
Quantifi Photonics has acquired SmarTest Electronics to fast-track product development for the optical communications test market.
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Access Networks signs exclusive deal with fibre optic vendor
Tue, 7th Jul 2020
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iot
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it distributors
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access networks
The network solutions specialist distributor is now the exclusive distributor of Montclair Fiber Optics products for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
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PKT’s new picture-based, programmable keyboard
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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contact centre
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web development
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keyboard
The Aussie company’s product uses fibre optics to allow each of the keyboard’s keys to display any required image and enact a predetermined action.
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Bluebird Network completes fiber expansion in Jefferson City
Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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cloud data center
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bluebird network
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internet access
luebird Network chose to build the 26-mile-long fiber network completely underground to protect it from natural disasters.
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ISI Communications moves network core to Chicago's New Continuum Data Centers
Tue, 16th Apr 2019
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colocation
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data centre operators
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cloud services
ISI Communications has chosen New Continuum's data center in West Chicago as its network core, delivering cost savings and efficient traffic routing.
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SubCom wins agreement to monitor 51,000 km of south pacific cable
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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undersea cables
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te subcom
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fibre optics
TE SubCom secures major deal to maintain vital 51,000 km of South Pacific subsea cables, bolstering regional telecoms infrastructure.
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NEC's fiber transmission capacity test breaks benchmarks
Tue, 16th May 2017
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monitors
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pro av
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internet
NEC Corporation has successfully conducted the very first transmission capacity of 50.9 terabits on a single optical fiber, over more than 11,000 km.
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HKT to build fiber 'super highway' to help Hong Kong become Asia's data center hub
Fri, 25th Nov 2016
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colocation
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contact centre
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undersea cables
HKT is planning to build a super high capacity fiber optic cable linking the Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate to Chai Wan in Hong Kong.
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NTT Communications opens gateway into Asia Pacific with new undersea network cable
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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undersea cables
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ntt communications
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fibre optics
NTT Communications' Asia Pacific Gateway was launched last week, bringing together Asian countries through a high-bandwidth optical submarine cable.
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Google brings FASTER speeds to Taiwan through fiber optic cable network
Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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colocation
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google
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taiwan
Google has connected its Taiwanese data center to the FASTER undersea cable network, promising better speeds for Taiwan, Japan and Asia.
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Increase in data centers across the globe driving fiber optic market
Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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data centre operators
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fibre optics
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shenzhen
The increase in the amount of data centers across the globe is driving fiber optic connector growth, according to new forecasts.
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Humphrey to leave Pacific Fibre
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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fibre
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pacific fibre
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fibre optics
Pacific Fibre's founding member and CTO, John Humphrey, set to depart after sealing REANNZ deal, leaving a strengthened team behind.