Fiber Broadband Association has announced a mini course for its Optical Telecom Installer Certification (OpTIC Path) fibre technician training programme, titled “Broadband Basics: Your Future in Fibre!.” The mini course will introduce broadband concepts and career opportunities, attract new students, and help close the gap in skilled technicians needed to connect every community to high-speed fibre broadband services. (more…)
August 28, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
In this Trending Tech Podcast episode, Jim Morrish of Transforma Insights navigates the intricate landscape of IoT connectivity in Asia. Joined by Ignatius Lee from Singtel and Alan Yeo from Bridge Alliance, the trio delves into the challenges and potential of cellular IoT solutions in the region. From Smart Nation initiatives to vision of becoming a global connectivity gateway, the conversation offers a deep dive into the future of IoT in Asia and beyond.
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Legrand will debut a new battery backup system for the connected smart home in the Legrand – AV Booth 1506 at CEDIA Expo 2023, Sept. 7-9 in Denver. The Legrand Structured Wiring Enclosure UPS (uninterruptible power supply) (UPS-SC600) features six surge-protected outlets with three outlets connected to a battery backup system, and comes in a small form factor to fit practically anywhere, even within a structured wiring enclosure.
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August 25, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Midco announced that its anticipated ‘Midco Business Wi-Fi Pro powered by Plume WorkPass’ service is now available in all of its markets throughout the midwest. This new solution is tailored to meet connectivity, productivity, and security needs of all small businesses. In addition to front-end services, including adaptive Wi-Fi, Midco Business Wi-Fi Pro brings operational insights and intelligence to help small business owners thrive. (more…)
August 24, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
Optus has announced a new phase of its partnership with Cisco which reflects Optus’ unwavering commitment to improving customer experience across all aspects of its services. At the core of this partnership lies Cisco’s Meraki platform, a network solution that enables Optus to deliver an interactive and flexible shopping experience. (more…)
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Rural broadband providers, including BEK Communications Cooperative, began construction on several multimillion-dollar projects. These projects will bring advanced fibre broadband technology to rural communities in Eastern North Dakota. A ceremony was held near Casselton and hosted by Halstad Telephone Company, MLGC, Polar Communications, Red River Communications, and BEK Communications Cooperative. (more…)
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Adtran has expanded its Mosaic One subscriber solutions with the launch of Intellifi. This cloud-managed Wi-Fi solution designed for communication service providers (CSPs) equips them with the tools to monitor, manage and monetise residential Wi-Fi networks. Until now, it was challenging for CSPs to scale to the full potential offered by residential Wi-Fi. Intellifi resolves this problem enables CSPs to provide customers with an always-on in-home mesh Wi-Fi experience while at the same time lowering opex costs and creating new revenue opportunities. (more…)
August 23, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) has announced a suite of Broadbandtoolkit.com geospatial planning tools for FBA members to visualise existing broadband deployments and areas of opportunity. Members now have the capability to access several tools through FBA’s Research and Resources library. (more…)
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Marvell Technology, Inc., a provider in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, has introduced its technology platform for 5nm multi-gigabit copper Ethernet PHYs (physical layer). This platform empowers enterprise network equipment manufacturers and other stakeholders to achieve the energy efficiency and performance goals of upcoming multi-gigabit network technologies like Wi-Fi 7. (more…)
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Shadow secretary of state for Wales, Jo Stevens and Shadow Wales minister Gerald Jones MP recently visited Openreach’s National Learning Centre for Wales to learn more about the strides being made to bring full fibre broadband to Wales. Based in Newport, the multi-million pound learning centre gives trainee Openreach engineers the opportunity to learn the ropes and test their skills in a replica street, built from scratch to recreate the real network in the outside world. (more…)
August 22, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar