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Broadband

Evolving Telecommunication Trends: Ciena’s Strategic Shift Towards FTTH Solutions

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 17, 2023

Ciena’s novel approach towards rising above intense market competition involves enhancing its residential fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) solutions. Their business strategy comprises strategic mergers and acquisitions, integration of unique features post acquisitions, and providing comprehensive end-to-end resolutions. Ciena’s ‘one box’ solution is highlighted for its potency on typically challenging scenarios, like rural areas, by offering reduced costs and increased flexibility. Changes are also seen from market players like VEON and Telefonica, amidst this evolving industry.

Infrastructure

Climate Change Impact on Internet Infrastructure

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 16, 2023

Climate change casts a menacing shadow over the infrastructure underpinning the Internet, including fiber optic cables and colocation facilities. The predicament Saint-Martin island faced after Hurricane Irma’s assault prompted Setics Sttar to reimagine their rebuilding strategy. Subterranean framework emerged as a key defense against future environmental disasters, demonstrating the necessity to fuse climate risk considerations with infrastructure planning. Seeking a climate risk assessment for your FTTH Network design has become not only optimal but essential in the face of a changing world.

Telco Buzz

Thierry Breton’s Single Telecom Vision

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 13, 2023

Thierry Breton, Internal Market commissioner of the European Commission, is advocating for a unified European telecoms market, anticipating advancements in growth, innovation, and swift adaptability to emerging technologies. Arguing against the current market fragmentation, he believes regulatory easing on issues like spectrum acquisition could invite investors to support future networks. Simultaneously, telecom operators suggest cross-border consolidation as a potential path when local financial conditions improve.

Broadband

Breaking Down Telefónica’s Drive towards Autonomous Network Journey

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 10, 2023

Taking leaps in autonomous network management, Telefónica skillfully navigates the complex landscape, developing standards and aligning with recognized organizations. With their Autonomous Network Journey program, they unravel the value of AI and machine learning at multiple levels. With successful solutions like Vivo Config, they’ve achieved substantial work savings and dramatically reduced network alarms and reworks, while actively focusing on energy efficiency and emissions reduction – invaluable attributes in the era of sustainability.

Telco Buzz

TPG Telecom vs Vocus: Unraveling the Fibre Acquisition Drama

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 5, 2023

As Vocus’ exclusive negotiation period with TPG Telecom for the proposed fiber business acquisition concludes, talks remain in motion. Delays in due diligence hint at finance-related stumbling blocks, though TPG stays open to other potential bargains, igniting a scenario of anticipation and suspense within the telecom domain.

Market Watch

Navigating Europe’s Leap Towards 2030 Digital Objectives

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 2, 2023

The EU’s first annual State of the Digital Decade report highlights an urgent call to action for increased investment to meet its 2030 technology targets. The report underlines the significance of collective efforts by member states to successfully navigate the prevalent digital transformation. The document illuminates areas such as 5G deployment, which has been slower than expected, and inadequate fiber network coverage, among others. Simultaneously, it draws attention to other essential aspects, like digital sovereignty and the digitalization of businesses, suggesting an additional investment of at least €200 billion may be necessary. Issues such as these could hamper the bloc’s ambition to double its share in the semiconductor sector by 2030.

Telco Buzz

Spectrum Enterprise Enters New Agreement With MiCTA That Makes it Easier for Members to Update Their Digital Operations

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 27, 2023

Spectrum Enterprise, a part of Charter Communications, Inc., today announced a multi-year agreement with MiCTA (formerly known as Michigan Collegiate Telecommunications Association), a national group purchaser of technology solutions for its nonprofit members, including government, education, libraries, charitable and religious organizations. The arrangement makes it easier for members to modernize their networks and enhance the digital experience for consumers and employees.

Infrastructure

Orange Marine’s Leap for Undersea Cable Industry

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 27, 2023

Orange Marine continues to assert dominance in the subsea cable industry with the sophisticated ‘Sophie Germain’, an innovative vessel designed for comprehensive undersea cable care. This 100 meter long ship is home to a 450 kW ROV for precise optic cable maintenance. Moreover, it not only enhances connectivity globally, but also makes strides in sustainability by significantly reducing fuel consumption and slashing emissions. Remarkably, in a field with only 60 cable ships worldwide, Orange Marine introduces innovation that may reshape the future of global telecommunications infrastructure.

Broadband

Unveiling Wi-Fi 7: Pioneering High-Speed Wireless Era

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 13, 2023

Brought forth by the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the exciting implementation of Wi-Fi 7 offers to revolutionize our wireless possibilities. This tech breakthrough, outpacing previous Wi-Fi versions, promises double the bandwidth and triple the speed, enabling impractical or seemingly impossible applications to become reality. The technology, based upon the IEEE 802.11be standard, will enable channel widths up to 320 MHz and support 4k QAM. With the potential for widespread deployment, Wi-Fi 7’s multi-link operation could mark a future with enhanced Wi-Fi experiences and low-latency immersive applications. However, the prerequisites of a solid fiber connection highlight challenges in achieving full-scale benefits.

News Roundup

A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #35

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 1, 2023

EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure has partnered with Zayo to enhance connectivity at its Santa Clara data center. Meanwhile, a US-led operation dismantled the Qakbot malware network, preventing further infections and seizing $8.6 million in cryptocurrency. Global roaming fraud is projected to cost $8 billion by 2028. KDDI and SpaceX plan to launch satellite-to-cellular services in Japan by 2024, bridging connectivity gaps in remote areas beyond 5G and 4G coverage.