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Draka offers free network design analysis and simulation studies to small communities(11/10/2011)
Rural community action for fibre infrastructure (passive network) projects began in Finland and Sweden in the early years of 2000. Scandinavia was the pioneer for inhabitants to take matters into their own hands and build their own FTTH infrastructures. Draka will provide design analysis and simulation studies for small communities needing to build a strong business case to fund superfast broadband projects at no charge. Future proofing a net... [more]
Draka launches two new radiation hardened fibres(04/10/2011)
For over a decade Draka has been active in the area of radiation hardened specialty optical fibres. Draka has launched Super RadHard single-mode fibre (SRH-SMF) and Super RadHard multimode fibre (SRH-MMF), two new radiation hardened fibres with substantially improved performance. Draka SRH-SMF and SRH-MMF radiation hardened fibres are built using Fluorine as a dopant in the core region, replacing the Germanium used in previous versions. Fluo... [more]
Rapid expansion of data centers drives demand for multimode fibre(27/09/2011)
Higher grade multimode fibres are designed to be used in applications such as backbone connections in Local Area Networks (LAN) and data centres. OM4 multimode fibre cabling is ideal for 10Gb/s channel applications requiring a higher power budget, for example when more connectors are required, which is the situation within modern data centres. They are also suitable for 10Gb/s applications requiring distances longer than 300 metres as specified f... [more]
Draka automates the entire process of FTTH deployment to cover every phase of access network implementation(29/04/2011)
Introduced in 2008, Draka’s drop-in PoPs offer the highest flexibility and ultimate network stability to meet the needs of urban FTTH installations. DrakaXSNet PoP Solution can be pre-planned and inserted into FTTH infrastructures, provide a secure facility that literally ‘drops-in’ in to a high density fibre network serving a local community of customers. Housing servers, routers, ATM switches and digital and analogue call aggregators, pre-fabr... [more]
London Underground approves Draka Firetuf cables(19/04/2011)
Several of Draka's cable designs have been approved by London Underground as satisfying or even exceeding the safety requirements of Section 12 (underground) areas, as set out in LU 1-085, the current document that details the requirements for the fire safety of materials. Draka cables have achieved what most certainly is the mass transit sector’s “gold standard” seal of approval. Two Draka cables in particular were singled out for praise: ... [more]
Draka partnership with atesio enables network planners to make essential business decisions related to FTTH project(18/04/2011)
Often detailed feedback on the network topology is necessary to help decision makers predict the maximum financial return from a specific network sector within the planned infrastructure. Draka and atesio, a member of the Berlin-based research consortium FTTX-PLAN, have introduced a network optimization utility as a decision support system to existing and potential clients who need detailed feedback on the network topology of a current or planned... [more]
Draka's FT120 circuit integrity alarm cable installed at London landmark office building(11/04/2011)
Designed by architects Sheppard Robson, the 24,619 square metre, glass-fronted One Kingdom Street building is the latest addition to the impressive PaddingtonCentral development alongside Paddington Station. Such was the focus on sustainability that the building has earned the coveted “Excellent” status, the highest achievable BREEAM [BRE Environmental Assessment Method] rating. Draka’s FT120 enhanced-category 0HLS halogen-free circuit integr... [more]
Draka's Saffire OHLS cable installed at JCB-sponsored Academy(07/04/2011)
The new JCB-sponsored Academy is Britain’s first academy designed to develop the engineers and business leaders of the future. The Ł22 million Academy, situated adjacent to JCB’s headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire, is part housed in the Grade II listed Tutbury Mill, with a newly built annexe housing the main classrooms. It officially opened its doors last September to 540 budding engineers aged between 14 and 19. Draka’s cabling has b... [more]
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