Kevin Lengle, Product Line Manager with Cailabs, looks at how multimode fibre local networks can be upgraded to meet the growing demand for bandwidth. He brings his expertise in optics and telecommunications to the development of innovative optical solutions to fully exploit the potential of multimode optical fibres. Most local area networks (LAN) use multimode […]

HUBER+SUHNER is partnering with Comtec, one of the United Kingdom’s largest Value Added Distributors of IP infrastructure, to provide smart, simple and scalable fibre optic solutions for communication networks in both the carrier and enterprise markets. As a leading supplier of high-quality communications systems across the data centre, LAN, WAN and access network markets, HUBER+SUHNER […]

Emcab, a new optical cable manufacturer in Germany, has commenced operations to serve the globe with an unrivalled range of fibre cable solutions. Located in the heart of Europe in Erfurt, Germany, Emcab is a joint venture between Emtelle and Incab. With specialties in the manufacture of ducted, buried and blown fibre cables, blown fibre […]

Nexans, one of the worldwide leaders in cables and cabling systems, has announced that it has signed a value-added distribution agreement with Ingram Micro for the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and Yemen. With this agreement, Ingram Micro is authorised to sell and promote Nexans’ entire portfolio of LAN solutions through its wide channel […]

Integrated ICT and infrastructure provider, Vox has announced that it has entered into a partnership with Angola Cables that will give it remote peering access to the undersea South Atlantic Cable System (SACS) that links Africa with the Americas. “Vox currently makes use of three cable systems to provide international connectivity between South Africa and […]

Leading Pan-African service provider, SEACOM, has talked of its planned partnership with Raxio Data Centre Ltd, Uganda’s first carrier-neutral, enterprise-grade data centre scheduled to launch in Q1 2020. At the forefront of driving connectivity in Africa, SEACOM recently launched enterprise connectivity solutions in Uganda. Raxio Uganda’s world-class facility will become the cornerstone of digitisation in […]

Frogfoot, a licensed open access fibre operator, has acquired the existing network and customer base of Blitz Fibre, and entered into an exclusive partnership with the company to accelerate the rollout of fibre in multi-dwelling units across the country. With a presence in Gauteng, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, Blitz Fibre focuses on building fibre infrastructure […]

CNet Training is continuing to expand its Technical Development team, with the new appointment of Clint Sherratt to the role of Technical Developer. Sherratt will work closely with CNet’s Technical Development Manager focusing on developing and maintaining the highly successful network infrastructure programs. He will ensure that the technical content is accurate, relevant and reflects […]

Nexans, a global leader in cables and cabling systems, has appointed Arafat Yousef as Managing Director of the LAN Systems Business Unit in Middle East and Africa (MEA). In his new role, Arafat will be responsible for driving Nexans Cabling Solutions’ business growth, strengthening its channel network and expanding the company’s reach by focusing on […]

With Digital Transformation increasingly becoming mainstream, Arafat Yousef, Managing Director – Middle East and Africa, Nexans Cabling Solutions, draws attention to how FTTO network architectures are better suited for scale, agility and for varied use cases. With the arrival of 5G, Smart Cities and connected cars – large scale, intelligent networks promise to dominate country, […]