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Chip Manufacturers Invest in Packet-Optical Transport Systems

Heavy Reading has released a new report titled ‘Chip Makers Gear Up for Packet-Optical Deployments’. The report examines the current developments for OTN mapper/ framer devices and technologies, and integrated packet-optical devices. The study recognizes the major requirements of these technologies and highlights their benefits for equipment manufacturers.

4 Oct 2010

Alcatel-Lucent, CET to Expand Fiber-Optic Network in Lebanon

Alcatel-Lucent, a French company, and Consolidated Engineering & Trading (CET), a local firm, have received a $40m contract from the Lebanon Telecommunications Ministry.

4 Oct 2010

Aurora to Install Fiber-Optic Network from Dublin to Ireland

Provider of dark fiber services, Aurora Telecom will install a high-speed fiber-optic network between the west of Ireland and Dublin.

1 Oct 2010

Fibre-Optic Project to Offer Super-Fast Broadband to Cornwall

Cornwall County will get super-fast broadband internet access due to a £132m project. involving fibre-optic networks, which will allow faster connections.

30 Sep 2010

GAO Comm Unveils Double LD Fiber Optic Light Source

Provider of test instruments, GAO Comm has launched its new double LD light source, model 3C B. The fiber optic light source is suitable for attenuation measurement and for testing parameters in optical transmission systems.

30 Sep 2010

Timbercon Launches MTP Coupler/Splitters for Splitting Signals

Manufacturer of fiber-optic products, Timbercon announced that the MTP Coupler/Splitters is available for various industries and applications.

From Timbercon 30 Sep 2010

Fiber-Optic Network Expansion for Africa and Asia

France Telecom-Orange and the Lower Indian Ocean Network (LION2) consortium members have signed an agreement to deliver fiber-optic broadband.

30 Sep 2010

Fujitsu Packet Optical Networking Platform Meets TEER Metrics

Fujitsu announced that its FLASHWAVE 9500 Packet Optical Networking Platform (Packet ONP) has fulfilled the energy efficiency standards of the Telecommunications Energy Efficiency Ratio (TEER) metric.

30 Sep 2010

GBI, Interoute to Develop Fiber-Optic Cable System in the Arabian Gulf Region

The Gulf Bridge International (GBI) has signed an agreement with Interoute and a Middle East submarine cable operator to develop a fiber-optic cable system that will interconnect all countries present in the Arabian Gulf region.

30 Sep 2010

Sony Unveils New SLD3237VF Laser Diode for Playing Blu-Ray Discs

Sony has rolled out a new blue-violet laser diode that is useful for playing and recording Blu-ray discs. The SLD3237VF supports BDXL, which is a standard for high-capacity Blu-ray discs and has a maximum pulsed output of 400 mW.

30 Sep 2010