FORWARD 05
FOREWORD
FORWARD 05
The broadband debate ...
The lifeblood of data
In a world where everything is ‘ in the cloud ’, networks are wireless and even appliances are smart and connected , it ’ s easy for many people to forget that behind all this wireless
connectivity is a substantial amount of physical infrastructure . 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 As to a network our Internet or data experience centre professional ? We could you be ’ interconnected ll be only too aware with of experts this fact from and have all conceivable professions , accessing scientific and everyday more than equipment likely had at all least over one the conversation globe , reaching down communities the pub where of all you shapes ’ ve had to and sizes , using all sorts of new applications and services explain — the all physical in real time reality . High-speed of the cloud broadband . can enable our projects to be adopted across both our business and social lives , and the only effective way to deliver this future is with a fibre optic-based
In this issue , we ’ ll be looking at fibre optic cabling and the need for infrastructure to infrastructure . Tech investment is hitting record highs in the UK and the essential foundation of this booming growth is access to accommodate huge increases in data . But what really stands out is the Wi-Fi cabling broadband . In an ideal world the whole of the United Kingdom ’ s telecoms network would be based off a pure fibre optic network , paradox ; how faster wireless networks inevitably require more cabling . 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 James optic Abbott cables ever closer to homes , but we need to focus on take-up of superfast broadband by businesses , not just consumers Editor . In ten – Networks twenty Europe 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