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Francois Jacobs, Huawei EBG Product Manager, First Distribution.

As new technologies such as cloud services, big data, and AI are evolving and impacting business, so an increasing number of industries are going digital. However, this causes traditional network infrastructure to become overstretched and unable to meet the increasing service requirements, due to complex architecture, security risks, and frequent upgrades.

The answer to this challenge lies in F5G optical networks, which offer high reliability, simple architecture, multi-service bearing, and passive long-haul transmission. This network solution provides customised network bearing technologies for a variety of industries, meeting their requirements for harsh environment adaptation, high bandwidth, and low latency.

According to Francois Jacobs, Huawei EBG Product Manager at First Distribution, Huawei’s Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) solution offers leading-edge fibre broadband technology designed to deliver high-speed, reliable, and scalable connectivity for homes and businesses. By supporting up to 2.5Gbps downstream and 1.25Gbps upstream, it enables seamless delivery of voice, data, and video services over a single optical fibre.

“GPON essentially splits the single fibre line into multiple connections, meaning that, instead of multiple copper cables, a business can run one simple fibre cable instead. This is far more cost-effective, as it reduces the number of switches needed to extend the network,” he explains.

“A key target market for this solution is the mining industry, for which it is ideally suited. Not only is it a technology designed to operate over long distances, but it is also dust-, water- and heat-resistant, making it the perfect solution for businesses that operate in harsh conditions.”

Jacobs adds that it is built to industrial standards and was developed by Huawei’s outstanding research and development (R&D) team. As the local distributor for Huawei, First Distribution provides the equipment and works closely with its partner to provide local support and servicing. This helps to ensure the long-term viability of the product in the field.

“The beauty of GPON is that the solution is highly scalable. Once again, this makes it especially suitable for mines, which often grow in size as additional mining areas are explored. It means the user can begin with a small operation, and grow the network to whatever size is required to meet the mine’s expanding needs. “For industries like mining, that require simplicity and resilience in their IT equipment, GPON eliminates complex network cabling, overcomes the harsh environmental conditions, ensures network reliability, and ultimately positions the business for additional network evolution. Essentially, it simplifies connectivity in a way that allows the mine to focus on digital transformation and smart evolution.”

The GPON and XGPON - solution features ultra-10G bandwidth, he notes, as well as microsecond-level deterministic low-latency, and full-fibre connections. With innovations in architecture, protocols, and processes, the Huawei solution is ideal for smart mines, as it can ensure the electrical, service, construction, and operational and maintenance safety of mine networks, delivering premium network coverage for both the production and recreation areas of mines.

“Among the benefits GPON delivers is enabling real-time connectivity for surveillance and security solutions. It also ensures better decision-making and safer working environments, through the connectivity it provides for a mine’s environmental and autonomous equipment systems.

“This solution will give mines the opportunity to modernise and improve their networks with a reliable offering. GPON supports everything from basic connectivity, to advanced digital solutions, thereby enabling them to build faster, smarter, and greener fibre networks that meet tomorrow’s connectivity demands,” concludes Jacobs.

Discover how Huawei’s GPON solution can power your digital transformation. Partner with First Distribution and Huawei today to build faster, smarter, and greener fibre networks that meet tomorrow’s connectivity demands.