Blog : Smart Connections

Barrie Powell Feb 5, 2024

Dealing with today’s FTTH material shortages in the UK

A variety of product supply issues are having a marked effect on fibre rollouts in the UK. At the same time, there is a need to significantly reduce the time and cost involved in developing and deploying fibre networks... Aginode would like to share some insights into overcoming obstacles and ensuring continuity of the supply chain – and suggest where we can help.

Barrie Powell May 22, 2023

Challenges, opportunities, and solutions for UK AltNets in 2023

After a flying start, AltNets must sustain their initial progress by effectively balancing standardisation, configurability, guidance, and accessibility. This is accomplished through the implementation of smart solutions.

Oene-Wim Stallinga May 1, 2023

The benefits of reducing networks’ CO2 emissions

The high demand for bandwidth globally and the need to achieve sustainability targets have led to increased discussions on the carbon footprint of networks. Evaluating carbon emissions can lower operational costs, support sustainability goals, and improve CO2 performance in projects, which is becoming an important factor in selecting partners and suppliers.

Mike Holmes Jan 9, 2023

How to keep FTTx rollouts on track despite lack of skilled technicians

When it comes to FTTx rollouts, one of the biggest pain points appears to be the ongoing lack of skilled labour. At the same time, we’re seeing demand for a significant reduction in the time and cost involved in developing and deploying fibre networks which is affecting rollouts worldwide. New approaches are required to ensure the plans to connect hundreds of millions of new homes and businesses in the next five years can be successfully realised.

Oene-Wim Stallinga Jul 11, 2022

A look at current trends in FTTx

Which developments are currently playing a role in fibre technology and rollout?