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We take a look at the submarine communications networks market, and some of the optical components, transmission equipment, test and measurement tools and other products available.
Zeusconnects Lowestoft in the UK to Zandvoort in the Netherlands (credit: Zayo)
Can subsea cables cope with a world in flux? Alice Jensen finds out
The operator says that the new route is its shortest ever, and brings its One Africa Digital Network up to 110,000km.
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The route leverages open optical line systems to support multi-vendor transponders as well as the latest coherent pluggable components.
Map of Zayo’s new transatlantic route connecting Manchester and New York. (Graphic: Business Wire, credit: Zayo)
The route will mark an additional transatlantic cable connection for Zayo, with the aim of reducing latency for customers across continental Europe to North America.
euNetworks will additionally sell dark fibre services over the system.
In addition to improving connectivity in the countries in which it lands, the Equiano subsea cable is designed to have a positive economic impact in these countries.
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The Honotua international cable system now provides 300Gb/s capacity to meet rising traffic demands.
The route expansion enables secure connectivity to meet increasing capacity demands
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The acquisition of the India-based provider supports Aqua Comms’ expansion plans, with a carrier-neutral platform in the market.
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
