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PBN to Display Optical Communication Platforms at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2010

Pacific Broadband Networks (PBN), provider of optical broadband products, will display the latest products at the 2010 SCTE Cable-Tec Expo that will take place in New Orleans from 20 to 22 October, 2010.

5 Oct 2010

New Nortel Compatible SFP Optical Transceivers from GAO Fiber Optics

Supplier of optical transceivers, GAO Fiber Optics, has introduced a new Nortel compatible SFP transceiver module.

5 Oct 2010

OSU Deploys Fiber-Optic Device for Temperature Sensing

The Oregon State University (OSU) has installed a new fiber-optic device for remote temperature sensing purposes.

5 Oct 2010

Bell Labs Demonstrates 606Gbps Transmission Using Optical OFDM

Bell Labs, research division of Alcatel-Lucent, used an optical orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) to demonstrate a 606 Gbps line rate transmission.

5 Oct 2010

AboveNet Provides Fiber-Optic Solutions to Virginia Tech University

Provider of high bandwidth connectivity solutions, AboveNet will link the research locations and data centers of the Virginia Tech University, including the research institute located in Arlington.

4 Oct 2010

Merit Networks Installs Fiber-Optic Network in Michigan

Merit Networks, a provider of fiber-optic services, is planning to install over 1,000 miles of open-access fiber-optic network across the state of Michigan.

4 Oct 2010

Hibernia to Build Lowest Latency transAtlantic Fiber Optic Cable

High-bandwidth connectivity solution provider, Hibernia Atlantic, will construct the lowest latency submarine fiber optic cable route from New York to London.

4 Oct 2010

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