Pioneers of using the sewer network to lay fibre optic cable will deliver a
keynote address at the event
LONDON--(Business Wire)--
Fibre optic connectivity provider, H2O Networks is a lead sponsor of the 2nd
International Dark Fibre convention being held in London next week, 5-6 November
(www.darkfibreconvention.com) The international convention will assess a wide
range of issues including the increased deployment occurring at metro, access,
rural and national level and funding mechanisms.
The event, in its second year, will also act as a forum to discuss developments
in the industry including regulatory change. This year, investment is a core
theme and delegates can hear from leaders in this focused sector on subjects
such as the return on investment that dark fibre provides and the impact this
has on pricing strategies. The programme will also look in detail at customer
segments, and geographical areas offering new growth opportunities including
central and Eastern Europe, Balkans and Turkey and Africa.
One of the biggest barriers to deploying fibre optic networks is the cost.
Graham Dupree, business manager, Government/Thames Valley, at H2O Networks will
be delivering a keynote address at the convention on the speed and economics of
dark fibre: "It is clear that dark fibre is a key enabler of next generation
services and will also be the long term solution for directives such as
universal broadband."
BroadGroup research has revealed an increased emphasis on the importance of dark
fibre as the customer demands more media rich services. Mr Dupree continues:
"Businesses are demanding higher bandwidth as voice and data running over the
corporate network increases due to applications such as Voice over IP (VoIP) and
sharing videos and other media rich content becomes more commonplace. The
capacity required to do this often means that costs are prohibitively high and
our experience is that businesses are looking for lower more predictable costs.
"
H2O Networks uses innovative methods of deploying dark fibre and using its
patented FS System to lay fibre in ready made ducts including the sewer network
means that its customers can benefit from a low cost infrastructure with
predictable costs as well as being ale to increase bandwidth when required. H2O
Networks provide business networks using Darc (Derestricted Access Route
Connections) to deliver fibre optic point-to-point connections and Fibrezones. A
Fibrezone is a dark fibre optic cable ring built around a business sector,
campus, town or city to which organisations such as local authorities,
hospitals, schools and local businesses can connect.
XKL LLC and Dial Telecom are also sponsoring the event which features a special
pre-conference workshop assessing the essentials of dark fibre on 4th November.
For more information about attending The 2nd Dark Fibre International Convention
being held at the America Square Conference Centre, London, please visit
www.darkfibreconvention.com or email enquiries@broad-group.com
BroadGroup for H2O Networks
Philip Low
enquiries@broad-group.com
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