The broadband debate...
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A sustainable future
Greener living, reducing energy consumption overall and switching to renewable energy
sources are considerations for all areas of society, and the data centre industry is certainly
no exception. In fact, this is one industry where ‘going green’ is of upmost importance.
Not a month goes by without someone finding a new way to send vast amounts of data down a single fibre, but how will
ever-present high-speed broadband make a difference In to this
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this future is with a fibre optic-based
infrastructure.Tech investment is hitting record highs in the UK and the essential foundation of this booming growth is access to
James Abbott
broadband. In an ideal world the whole of the United Kingdom’s telecoms network would be based off a pure fibre optic network,
Editor – Networks Europe
but in reality it makes more economic sense to upgrade what already exists. Convincing stakeholders that fibre is a necessary
investment is yet another obstacle. There is a clear role here for providers to help demonstrate the business case for fibre. The good
news is that all of the major operators are bringing fibre optic cables ever closer to homes, but we need to focus on take-up of
superfast broadband by businesses, not just consumers. In ten or twenty years we might be able to replace the last few metres of
copper and coax with a true fibre optic connection, but time will tell.
Enjoy the issue.
Nick Wells
Editor – Netcomms Europe
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NETCOMMS europe Volume V Issue 3 2015