To celebrate the International Day of Light, Keely Portway, discusses what light means to optical communications, and how photonics technology has aided the rise in data speeds towards a previously unthinkable 1.6Tb/s per wavelength.
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New tools and processes do more of the heavy lifting in managing networks to deliver seamless connectivity, but suppliers are still seeking the Holy Grail of full automation, finds Benjamin Skuse
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Can subsea cables cope with a world in flux? Alice Jensen finds out
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Keely Portway on how the next-generation of optical networks will be able to provide the capacity required to support ever-increasing bandwidth demand
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The new services are available on routes between Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane.
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The network’s technology enhancements are designed to enable new 5G, cloud services and customer experience
Ciena has introduced WaveRouter, a new platform architecture optimally designed for the converged metro network.
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The coherent optic is designed to meet critical network provider capacity and power efficiency needs.
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The new 400G network will leverage transport equipment from Ciena, and is designed to bring high-speed connectivity throughout Maryland.
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The Honotua international cable system now provides 300Gb/s capacity to meet rising traffic demands.
Virgin Media O2 has been laying the groundwork for full network automation in the future (credit: Virgin Media O2)
New tools and processes do more of the heavy lifting in managing networks to deliver seamless connectivity, but suppliers are still seeking the Holy Grail of full automation, finds Benjamin Skuse
The world is poised for 10-gigabit networks, and advances in DOCSIS 4.0 solutions could bring us closer to this reality, finds Alice Jensen
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A look at the market for optical transport equipment, including the vendors of some of the latest hardware products and solutions.
Abigail Williams looks at how European network developers are overcoming the challenges they face in expanding fibre deployments
Charlie Cassie highlights the latest recruitment trends that fibre network providers, owners and operators need to think about if they are looking to hire great telecoms talent
Colin Yates highlights the benefits of digital data capture for telecoms engineers, installers and other field-based professionals
