The Developer Journal Issue 1 | Page 32

INDUSTRY FOCUS next - generation utility

INDUSTRY FOCUS next - generation utility

Fibre has significant benefits which make it a true value proposition for your business park or residential community .
Today telecommunications are as much part of life as electricity and water . There are many telecommunications operators and service providers to choose from , and many companies can offer you a next-generation broadband network . These broadband networks will connect ultra-high-speed – 1 Gbps and above − to homes , offices and premises around your development , whether business park , residential community or mixed use .
Because computer files are getting larger , the need for more capacity and higher resolutions is increasing rapidly . Low-speed internet gives you poor online connectivity and limits what you can do . With optical fibre your development will enjoy a richer broadband experience and allow your tenants to use high-demand applications such as cloud computing and SaaS ( software as a service ).
Fibre has significant benefits which make it a true value proposition for your business park or residential community . In residential communities fibre allows us to turn our homes into smart homes and enjoy tripleplay services . With a fibre connection you can download a movie in a matter of seconds , manage your home remotely and maintain real-time video surveillance . Online education allows children to study at the best universities from the comfort of their homes , as if they were right there in the lecture hall .
Access to high-speed broadband fosters a more attractive environment for new home and business owners , and will also motivate others to relocate . As more and more social added-value services ( such as business , social , health , education and government services ) are offered online , it becomes increasingly important to ensure that your development is fibre-ready .
Fibre networks across South Africa are growing , unlocking new districts to FTTH products and services . Competition between the various network and Internet service providers is rife . This puts pressure on the end user , whether a property developer or home user , who has to take far-reaching decisions that are made more difficult by increasingly intricate terms and conditions