On 5th November 1931, the Le Matin newspaper ran the headline, “Women’s work increases unemployment and destroys family life.” Almost a century later, the progress we’ve made from this short-sighted statement is remarkable: according to a report by Catalyst, women make up 46.9% of the global workforce. However, there is one sector that lags behind, […]
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Corning Incorporated has released its 2021 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Report, Sustainability Report, and Annual Report, highlighting its purposeful approach and progress to sustainability and DE&I initiatives. Corning’s scientific and manufacturing expertise is vital to the development of its breakthrough products that transform industries and enhance lives, and the dedication and contributions of […]
Read MoreSubsequently, we received a visit from our friendly mayor’s office representative. She insisted that we were never home when the company needed to gain access for the checks. According to her, the company had tried on five different occasions to perform the service. Apparently, we should have received an SMS message announcing these visits. She […]
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Efficiency is top priority for data centers Like many other services, the IoT layer for smart networks can be configured in-house or via the cloud. For data centers and for your Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) it is – as always – all about maximum efficiency. R&M’s experience shows that anyone only working in-house in the case […]
Read MoreSteady expansion of the networks Demand for fiber cable has been growing at a steady pace for years and will continue to do so, driven by ongoing rollouts, incumbent and alternative network (Altnet) activity, and the continued uptake of, for example, bandwidth-hungry applications such as Internet of Things, 5G, and Artificial Intelligence. Reportlinker’s “Fiber […]
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Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, presents its complete solutions for future-proof optical networks at the OFC Conference and Exhibition 2022, taking place on March 6-10 in San Diego, CA. The company stand – Booth #3743 – will be focused on solutions for internal and external distribution, including Verticasa […]
Read More“Cable technology is a key enabler to face the challenges of digitalisation and energy transition”, explains Srini Siripurapu, Chief R&D and Innovation Officer Prysmian Group The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry announce that they have finalised financing of €135 million intended to support […]
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The FTTR solution also effectively eliminates challenges restricting speed limits within the home. In collaboration with Huawei, Etisalat successfully tested the FTTR solution demonstrating a superior customer experience of the solution capabilities in a six-bedroom multi-story villa. The successful testing of the FTTR solution has set yet another benchmark in the networking segment, demonstrating next-level […]
Read MoreIn 2021, using guidance developed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and in alignment with a 1.5°C future scenario, Corning added two more goals to our list of climate commitments: Reduce our Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% (absolute basis) by 2028 compared to a 2021 baseline Reduce our relevant Scope 3 […]
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The most important trends driving broadband networks in the coming year are a natural extension of the progress and challenges we’ve seen in 2021. In particular, the global response to COVID-19, building momentum in network investments, and continued innovation in broadband technology are all contributing to the next phase of evolution in broadband. We’ve defined […]
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Or hit me upThe FIBERCONNECT Council Middle East and North Africa is an industry organization with a mission to accelerate FIBERCONNECT adoption by all broadband stakeholders through information and promotion, in order to accelerate the availability of fiber-based, ultra-high-speed access networks to consumers and businesses. We promote FIBERCONNECT because it delivers a flow of new services that enhances the quality of life, contributes to a better environment and boosts competitiveness. For more information, please contact the FIBERCONNECT Council MENA team:
