POWERED BY
THE PATCH-FREE
NATURE OF THE NEW
SYSTEMS ELIMINATES THE
POSSIBILITY OF TAMPERING
OR UNINTENTIONAL
DISCONNECTION OF CABLES.
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global telecom industry. This achievement was only possible due
to the continuous support and vision of the leadership of UAE in
the development and modernisation of the infrastructure. Etisalat
aims to further increase the quality of our FTTH network focusing on
reliability, scalability and flexibility.”
Increased resilience
Prior to the upgrade, Etisalat utilised above-ground fibre cabinets,
which required maintenance on a fortnightly basis. Not only was this
cumbersome, but it also added the risk of disruption of services due
to unintentional disconnection of fibre cables.
The harsh conditions in the Middle East also meant that
contamination and corrosion were both common challenges the
service provider faced. With such an extensive network, maintenance
of the network was proving to be extremely challenging and a drain
on its resources.
The telco now employs a ‘set and forget’ approach as the SYNO
Dome’s gel cold seals conform to IP68, the industry’s highest ingress
protection ratings, and require no maintenance.
At the same time, the modular nature of the cabinet allows
technicians to make modifications to the connections very easily, and
with minimal risk to services of other customers.
By leveraging the SYNO Dome closure, Etisalat has now moved the
critical Fibre Distribution Hub (FDH) units underground, which is
not only more aesthetically pleasing, but has also greatly reduced
the cost of civil contracting. The patch-free nature of the new
systems eliminates the possibility of tampering or unintentional
disconnection of cables.
A network for the future
Nabil Khalil, Executive Vice President, R&M Middle East, Turkey &
Africa at R&M Middle East, Turkey and Africa
proof network that increases the reliability and uptime of crucial
connectivity services for both home and business users.
Esmaeel Alhammadi, Senior Vice President, Network Development,
Etisalat, said: “With Etisalat’s corporate strategy focused on ‘driving
the digital future to empower societies’ the network forms a significant
component of this digital transformation journey. Etisalat has
continuously focused on investing in innovation and on next generation
technologies and services to expand and enhance the network.
“This achievement signifies that we have maintained consistent
leadership globally in FTTH penetration setting a benchmark in the
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Etisalat’s new FTTH infrastructure is designed to support upcoming
technologies and is highly adaptable. For example, currently
industry standard duct cables are being used, but as future systems
such as micro cables and micro ducts become mainstream, they
will be supported within the existing network and incorporated in
future developments.
Etisalat received round-the-clock support and extended
comprehensive training to not just their staff, but partners and
technology providers as well. This means that everyone involved
in the deployment and maintenance of its FTTH network has the
skills required to ensure it is truly world-class. It is with the support of
technology partners such as R&M that the UAE is capable of leading
the world with innovative future-ready projects.
“We are proud to be a part of the FTTH projects that are shaping the
future of the Middle East. Our commitment to service providers such
as Etisalat is that we will continue to introduce world-class solutions
and industry best practices to support their ambitions,” said Nabil
Khalil, Executive Vice President, R&M Middle East, Turkey and Africa
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