Working in partnership with full fiber broadband provider G.Network, technology firm Xantaro recently demonstrated how Nokia’s 25G PON technology can deliver symmetrical speeds (both download and upload speeds) more than double those currently delivered on the same fiber using XGS-PON technology. The 25G tests were carried out last month in central London. Nokia’s 25G PON service is enabled by the introduction of a new optical module into the existing FWLT-C Multi-PON cards within the existing OLT (fiber access node), along with Nokia’s 25G PON ONU (fiber modem) at the end user. Xantaro said it will continue to work with alternative fiber providers across the UK, demonstrating how 25GS-PON technology can enhance current services and deliver new service opportunities to the benefit of the UK business and consumer markets. The Far North Fiber project, which aims to build the first pan-Arctic submarine cable system connecting Europe and Asia via North America, takes a major step forward with the start of the cable route study. The Far North Fiber project is carried out by the international joint venture Far North Fiber Inc., formed by Cinia Oy (Finland), Far North Digital (USA) and ARTERIA Networks Corporation (Japan). The cable route study of the project will be carried out in cooperation with Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), as leading technology partner and contractor for this project. The planned cable system will run from Japan, via the Northwest Passage, to Europe with a landing in Alaska. European landings are planned in Norway, adjacent to Finland, and Ireland. There are also several branching units designed along the route to accommodate future branch connections in the Pacific, Canadian Arctic, and Atlantic. It is estimated that the approximately 15,000 km long submarine cable system will be operational by the end of 2026. The project has received funding from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF Digital). ‘Bandwidth-busting’ Broadband Trialed in London Far North Fiber Cable Route Study Started As was the case with the 2020 report, respondents to DH2i’s 2022 “State of VPNs” report continue to be inclined to explore VPN alternatives that could prove superior across a number of factors, including security, configuration and management, cost, performance and availability. Roughly the same number in 2022 as 2020, 87% were somewhat to extremely inclined to explore VPN alternatives. Source: DH2i, ViB Inclination to Explore VPN Alternatives 45% 4% 34% 49% 11% 2% 38% 1% 16% CLOUD COST BENEFITS Yes, benefits greatly exceeded costs Extremely inclined Very inclined Somewhat inclined Not too inclined Absolutely not inclined The Future of VPNs 34 CHANNELV ISION | MARCH - APRIL 2023
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