Fibre networks have allowed 5G trials to take place across areas of South Africa such as Port Elizabeth (MD_Photography/Shutterstock.com)
Kithinji Muriungi of KamsHub presented at this year’s OFC, focusing on how fibre technology in Africa might look in 2030
The recent virtual OFC Conference covered some of the industry’s hottest topics. Keely Portway reports from the Market Watch conference talk about the current state of the industry.
II‐VI introduced a range of 100Gb/s indium phosphide (InP) directly modulated lasers (DMLs) for high-speed transceivers deployed in data centres at OFC.
Attendees to the virtual OFC Conference were able to view three new product launches from Marvell.
II‐VI Incorporated has extended its WaveShaper programmable optical processor and filter product lines for operation in the optical communications C+L band.
II‐VI has announced the introduction of an optical monitoring system (OMS) for optical transport and access networks.
Bristol Instruments now offers software that converts its 438 Series multi-wavelength meter into a high-resolution optical spectrum analyzer.
This year’s OFC event saw Ranovus introduce the Odin analog-drive CPO 2.0 architecture.
Lumentum has announced its latest innovation - the 400G CFP2-DCO - to its high-performance coherent transmission portfolio.
Corning has revealed the Corning SMF-28 contour optical fibre, to help operators address the expanding number of connected devices, build-out of 5G networks, and advances in cloud computing.
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
Blue Planet Studio/Shutterstock.com
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
