Imagine a world where sending data happened at the speed of light. This is the world that fibre has created for us. A world where downloading pictures, movies or songs takes only moments. A world where you can be connected to your friends and loved ones all over the world via online gaming or real-time video calls. This is the world of optic fibre connectivity. Connection over the internet is nothing new, but the demand for fibre solutions is increasing due to issues such as slow legacy technologies, copper cable theft and interference on unlicensed wireless networks.

Fibre optic networks are gaining more traction due to their higher bandwidth delivery, reliability and lower latency levels. Fibre has become a reality for millions of homes around the world and not just for internet use, but for telephone services, video applications and various other advanced services, such as security and home automation. From the student, who needs a secure connection to the internet in order to attend hosted webinars or live group chats,  to the travelling business dad who often finds peace of mind in knowing that his security features are directly linked to his cell-phone and he can watch over his family from anywhere in the world.

The hesitancy of deploying fibre within a business portfolio stems from the myth that a fibre roll-out, especially in last-mile applications, can cost the company dearly in terms of infrastructure and operating costs. This myth has been busted! Our PON (Passive Optical Network) solutions have proven to take up less physical space and consume less energy than traditional Ethernet. In addition to that, PON deployment costs up to 50% less than Ethernet, this includes components, labour, as well as materials.

The requirements for cooling is less than Ethernet networks, offering the client a cost-saving on their utility bill. Furthermore, fibre optic cable has a lifespan of up to 50 years as opposed to the 15-year lifespan of copper. Looking at these facts PON technology costs less to deploy and less to maintain. No surprise as to why it has been increasingly embraced by hospitals, government agencies and universities.

As we enter the 4th industrial revolution and welcome the coming of the digital age, substantial growth in industrial internet, Internet of Things (IOT) and Big Data – which are driven by optics –  is testimony that fibre optic infrastructure is becoming the “digital railroad” of the 21st century. Today the application of fibre optics goes beyond traditional broadband connectivity. Fibre is no longer this mysterious technology that only the big Telco’s can use and benefit from. It is a technology that has the ability to benefit your business portfolio, increase your market range and offer a future-proof solution that is reliable, durable and sustainable.

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