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to reduce the industry’s environmental impact.
through technological advancements. For today’s networks, we need simplified network architecture because it has the least pass-through traffic and can reduce energy consumption. AI-powered solutions should also be introduced to optimise this further, as they can monitor and manage traffic changes, route paths, volumes and allocation policies.” “CPE is currently responsible for over three quarters of the power consumption of fixed access networks, and this needs to be addressed,” said co-author James Zhou, Head of Huawei Europe Optical Standard. “By lowering targets for energy consumption per device and increasing the lifespan of products through future- proof technologies, overall energy consumption can be successfully brought down.” A lack of standardised measurement indicators has also been identified as hampering the potential for unified action
facilities such as buildings and central offices. A focus on the energy efficiency of Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), and the adoption of unified efficiency measurement indicators and methodologies will also prove vital. Network migration can also considerably reduce the need for server spaces and enable the decommissioning of entire buildings. Because fewer servers are required, cooling demands also drop significantly, with only a number of racks requiring air conditioning. As site facilities consume as much energy as the main equipment on a site, this will help service providers improve the efficiency of their cooling and power supply systems. “The migration to full fibre is essential, but further network innovation is also required,” continued Fellenbaum. “Though connectivity demands have grown exponentially in the last twenty years, the telecoms industry has kept these in check
“With the publication of our toolkit, we hope the industry takes note of the available technologies and solutions that can help improve the energy efficiency of fixed broadband networks,” continued Zhou. “By identifying the key areas for improvement, stakeholders are now empowered to decide which direction to focus their attention and resources on their sustainability journey.” Full details of the focus areas for energy efficiency can be found in the ‘Fixed Network Energy Efficiency Toolkit’ report, which is now available on the WBBA’s website.
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Fibreplus Ltd Partners with VIAVI Solutions to Strengthen UK Telecoms Testing
By establishing a comprehensive servicing and repair centre, enhancing lead times, streamlining processes, and swiftly introducing upcoming product and software advancements to the UK market in partnership with VIAVI, Fibreplus Ltd. is reinforcing its stature as a frontrunner in the telecommunications sector. “We are excited for the future of our partnership and providing the ultimate telecoms solutions to our customers,” added Rhys. “We will continue to provide robust support and maintenance for EXFO products, ensuring our customers receive the exceptional service they have come to expect. Our commitment to our customers remains steadfast, and we are fully dedicated to meeting their needs during this transition period and beyond.”
a fully-equipped repair and calibration centre and a comprehensive training facility and are excited to be a service and repair centre for VIAVI in the UK.” “VIAVI is a global leader in test and measurement for communication service providers, providing key test instruments and diagnostics for FTTx network through build, activation and operation”, said Daniel Black, Director of Sales – UK, Ireland and Nordics at VIAVI Solutions. “We’re delighted to work with Fibreplus Ltd, a leading UK distributor in the telecommunications sector. At the core of this new partnership is the continuing delivery of excellent end-to-end service to UK communication service providers and contractor ecosystem.” As a key partner and service and repair centre for VIAVI in the UK, Fibreplus Ltd. is poised to harness the potential of this strategic partnership to elevate customer service and pioneer innovative solutions.
A new strategic alliance brings VIAVI’s leading-edge instruments to bolster Fibreplus Ltd’s service offerings and customer support in fibre optic testing. Fibreplus Ltd, a leading distributor, has announced a strategic transition in its supplier partnerships and will create an alliance with VIAVI Solutions for UK distribution of select VIAVI instruments for fibre optic testing, such as TBERD/MTS- 4000 OTDR and SmartPocket V2 OLP-39 TruePON Power Meter. This move will better position the company to meet customers’ evolving needs based on the numerous requests from its customers for VIAVI equipment. “We are excited to continue our trajectory of growth and our commitment to offering our existing customers and our new customers a total service solution by partnering with VIAVI,” said Rhys Brine, Associate Director at Fibreplus Ltd. “We continue to deliver an expanded hire fleet,
https://fibreplus.co.uk
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