Alcatel-Lucent to upgrade 10,000 km-long submarine cable system
24 January, 2014Alcatel-Lucent has been engaged to upgrade the 10,000 km-long EASSy submarine fibre-optic cable system along the eastern and southern coasts of Africa with the latest 100 Gbps technology.
Making sure the NBN delivers on expectations
19 December, 2013 by Paul Stathis, CEORegardless of how the NBN is rolled out - FTTH or FTTN - having the NBN delivering super-fast broadband to Australian homes doesn't guarantee an improved internet experience. That's because the NBN infrastructure is only part of the picture, albeit the biggest.
NBN 2.0: From engineer's dream to political football
13 December, 2013 by Michael de Percy, University of CanberraMalcolm Turnbull suggests NBN projections to date have been "extremely optimistic" with the rollout significantly slower than expected, and completion not anticipated until mid-2024. On the other hand, he says, the Coalition's plan to use a variety of technologies will be delivered four years earlier and at an expected cost of AU$41 billion.
RMIT to offer industrial ethernet training
16 October, 2013RMIT University is helping industry partners connect with the latest developments in industrial ethernet, delivering tailored training in association with Hirschmann distributor Daanet.
Government releases new NBN plan
24 September, 2013NBN Co's shareholder ministers, Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Finance Minister Senator Mathias Cormann, have issued an interim Statement of Expectations to the company as the first step in implementing changes to government policy.
FTTN system for NBN may prove impossible to operate
09 September, 2013Worldwide, capital-starved private network operators often opt for FTTN networks as an interim step towards all fibre-optic networks. This allows them to make use of their existing copper lines, which may not even be fully paid for. In general, operators have been disappointed by FTTN's lower-than-expected performance, higher operating costs and lost revenue opportunities.
PoE: more than just remote powering
22 July, 2013 by Scott Penno, Australia Country Manager, Allied TelesisScott Penno, Australia Country Manager, Allied Telesis, looks at how power over ethernet (PoE) can benefit SMEs and argues that it’s about far more than pushing power through LAN cables.
Visionstream adds to NBN construction capacity in eastern states
20 March, 2013NBN Co has awarded a contract to Visionstream, a subsidiary of Leighton Holdings Limited, to roll out fibre-optic broadband in Victoria, Queensland and southern NSW. The contract is valued at up to $334 million over two years, with two one-year options to renew, and adds to the existing NBN construction efforts of Silcar in NSW and Queensland and Transfield in Victoria.
Fujikura FSM-12S fusion splicer
04 February, 2013AFC has announced the release of the Fujikura FSM-12S fusion splicer, claiming it as the smallest and most lightweight available.
Fitel S123M12 ribbon fusion splicer
31 January, 2013The Fitel S123M12 ribbon fusion splicer is a compact, handheld device suitable for FTTX, LAN, backbone, long-haul installations and challenging locations, all while maintaining splicer performance. Single- to 12-ribbon fibre splicing can be achieved with this machine and it also offers a Splice-On-Connector (SOC) solution.
JDSU MTS-4000 fibre test unit with ODTR module E4136FCOMP-MA
30 January, 2013The JDSU MTS-4000 with ODTR module E4136FCOMP-MA combine together to create a powerful unit for fundamental fibre-qualification tests, including bidirectional testing, IL/ORL tests and acceptance testing. The unit is said to cut testing time significantly, with fewer connections and disconnections, automatic continuity check and an intelligent fault finder. The unit is available to rent.
PE.fiberoptics ONA600 Optical Network Analyser system
15 November, 2012The ONA600 Optical Network Analyser is a versatile tool for characterisation of optical fibres and networks. The system consists of a mainframe with plug-in modules for measurement of chromatic dispersion (CD610), polarisation mode dispersion (PMD610) and spectral attenuation with a range of optical light sources.
PE.fiberoptics Chromos11 chromatic dispersion and PMD measurement system
15 November, 2012The PE.fiberoptics Chromos11 chromatic dispersion measurement test set has been designed for use with installed high-capacity DWDM transmission systems, including networks with integral EDFAs.
JDSU SmartClass Fiber OLP-87 FTTH PON meter
30 October, 2012The SmartClass Fiber OLP-87 FTTH PON Meter and OLP-82 Power Meter are optical handheld devices that combine leading accuracy power measurements with pass/fail fibre inspection into a single portable appliance.
Vicom optical contractor test kits
18 October, 2012Vicom’s fibre contractor test kits package all items required to install and maintain fibre networks in a single, easy-to-transport solution.
