nbn joins US cable research body
20 April, 2017nbn has joined the global not-for-profit cable research and development body CableLabs.
nbn-Nokia partnership could deliver 10 Gbps speeds
11 April, 2017nbn has partnered with Nokia to trial NG-PON2 fibre technology that could help nbn deliver symmetrical speeds of 10 Gbps to its fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) end-user premises.
Prysmian supplies high-density solution for Hong Kong
20 March, 2017Prysmian Group has delivered what it says is the densest and highest fibre count underwater optical cable ever made to provide broadband connection between Siu Sai Wan on Hong Kong Island and the Tseung Kwan O (TKO) Industrial Estate data centre hub located on the mainland.
VeEX OPX-BOX+ mini OTDR
14 March, 2017The VeEX OPX-BOX+ is an ultracompact mini OTDR designed to operate remotely using Fiberizer software.
Siemon LightBow fibre termination system
02 December, 2016The Siemon LightBow mechanical splice termination kit includes a patent-pending, easy-to-use termination tool that dramatically reduces termination time while ensuring reliability.
nbn says new deals a sign of progress
21 October, 2016nbn has signed two four-year Design and Construction Master Agreements (DCMA) to cover new housing developments and fibre links. Following a competitive multistage tender process, existing Multi-technology Integrated Master Agreement (MIMA) partners Fulton Hogan and Visionstream emerged victorious.
Fibre optics in underground mines
09 March, 2016 by Craig Stratton, Market Manager – Industrial Market, AFLIn underground mining, communications infrastructure is a vital component of the operation. Fibre-optic networks offer a reliable, high-speed, low-latency, intrinsically safe, interference-proof, flexible and modular option for evolving underground mine communication systems.
ComNet SkyLaser optical transmission solution
27 November, 2015The SkyLaser line from ComNet consists of a prepackaged point-to-point kit to establish a fully symmetrical gigabit free-space optical (FSO) connectivity link.
Coalition's NBN a "bad deal" for Australia
08 September, 2015The Coalition's national broadband network is a bad deal for Australia, said University of Melbourne Emeritus Professor in Electric and Electronic Engineering Rod Tucker.
Case study: Optical fibre cable test solution
16 June, 2015When a leading manufacturer of overhead optical fibre cables needed to conduct tensile testing as part of its quality control procedures, it was after a specific solution.
NBN signs new performance-based contracts
12 June, 2015NBN Co has agreed on a performance-based contracting model with the Australian construction industry in a bid to increase the quality and speed of the rollout of its fixed-line network.
Fibre optics: knocking on the copper door
01 June, 2015Fibre optics has long been touted as the next big thing. After 30 years of expectation, is that reality finally here?
Powered fibre can jump-start the IoT revolution
27 April, 2015There will be an estimated 25 billion devices online by 2020 as the Internet of Things revolution takes off. Everything from CCTV cameras to home appliances to mobile small cells will be connected to the internet.
Optical fibre - unparalleled bandwidth capacity
14 April, 2015The requirements for speed and reliability of internet access have never been more compelling than today with video, cloud and the Internet of Things quickly becoming the norm.
NBN Co launches fibre-to-the-building product
31 March, 2015NBN Co is currently in the process of rolling out fibre-to-the-building (FTTB) technology to 6000 homes and businesses in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.
