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20 november 2024 | 1931 Congrescentrum 's-Hertogenbosch

Maximizing efficiency and reliability of Fiber Networks: leveraging RFTM for utilities and infrastructure providers

Maximizing efficiency and reliability of Fiber Networks: leveraging RFTM for utilities and infrastructure providers

door CN Rood

Utilities and infrastructure providers rely on fiber optic networks to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and control of their operations. These networks serve as communication support and connectivity solutions that enable seamless data transmission and high-speed connectivity. In addition to meeting their own operational needs, utilities can also leverage their fiber infrastructure to offer connectivity services to other organizations, opening up new revenue streams. To further optimize their operations and ensure network reliability, utilities and infrastructure providers are turning to remote fiber testing and monitoring (RFTM) solutions. This article explores the transformative benefits of RFTM and how it revolutionizes the management of fiber networks for utilities and infrastructure providers.?

Streamlined maintenance and troubleshooting

RFTM is a fiber management system (FMS) that empowers utilities and infrastructure providers to remotely test and monitor their fiber-optic networks, enabling rapid fault detection and accurate location. By leveraging RFTM solutions and the accuracy of the optical time domain reflectometry (OTDR) capabilities built into remote test heads, technicians can pinpoint fiber faults or degradation, reducing the need for time-consuming manual inspections. Furthermore, repair technicians can leverage remote test heads to test their work and ensure “first- time- right” quality repairs prior to leaving the site. This streamlined maintenance process leads to significant cost savings, improved operational efficiency, and enhanced service reliability.?

Efficient fault detection and resolution

RFTM allows for continuous monitoring of the optical network, ensuring real-time detection of abnormalities or disruptions. By proactively addressing potential issues, utilities and infrastructure providers can promptly resolve fiber breaks, bends, or degradation, minimizing service disruptions. This proactive approach significantly improves the overall reliability and resilience of the fiber infrastructure.?

Keep control of SLAs

In the dark fiber leasing business, where utilities lease out unused fiber capacity to third parties, ensuring service-level agreements (SLAs) is crucial. RFTM plays a vital role in monitoring the leased lit fibers to meet the agreed-upon SLAs. By remotely monitoring these fibers, utilities can detect anomalies or slower degradation, and promptly address them. RFTM enables utilities to proactively monitor the leased dark fibers, ensuring that they consistently meet the agreed-upon service quality standards.?

Conclusion

Remote fiber testing and monitoring (RFTM) solutions are revolutionizing the way utilities and infrastructure providers manage their fiber networks. By enabling streamlined maintenance and troubleshooting processes, efficient fault detection and resolution, and optimized asset management, RFTM enhances operational efficiency, minimizes downtime, and maximizes the value of fiber infrastructure. Utilities and infrastructure providers can leverage RFTM to ensure reliable and robust communication networks, supporting their own operations and opening up new opportunities for revenue generation in the connectivity market. With RFTM, utilities and infrastructure providers can maximize efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.?

 

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De CN Rood groep is koploper in kennis en oplossingen op het gebied van test- en meetapparatuur. We onderscheiden ons met een persoonlijke en klantgerichte aanpak. Onze klanten zoeken vaak niet een product, maar een oplossing en wij hebben allemaal de gedrevenheid om mee te werken aan die oplossing. Wat wij het liefste doen: continu bezig zijn met de nieuwste ontwikkelingen op het gebied van test- en meetapparatuur. Nu, en in de toekomst. Want daar ligt nu eenmaal onze passie: het precies willen weten. Zo kunnen we onze klanten optimaal verder helpen.

Wij denken mee, adviseren en begeleiden onze klanten in het maken van de juiste keuze in hun test- en meetapparatuur. Mensen in verschillende sectoren vertrouwen op onze expertise en ons advies. We werken voor overheid, wetenschap, onderwijs, lucht- en ruimtevaart- en auto-industrie in Noord-Europa en de Benelux. Daaronder bevinden zich vele prestigieuze en vooraanstaande organisaties. Vanuit locaties in Zweden, Nederland en België werken meer dan zestig toegewijde professionals aan oplossingen variërend van communicatie-testapparatuur en algemene test- en meetinstrumenten tot apparatuur voor data-acquisitie, logistieke automatisering, aangevuld met consultancy, training en turnkeyoplossingen.

We hebben een historie die teruggaat tot 1938. Onze oprichter, Cornelis Nicolaas Rood, was destijds een pionier in moderne elektronica. Onze mensen bevinden zich ook anno nu graag in de frontlinie van technologische ontwikkelingen. Op onze eigen manier leveren we zo een bijdrage aan belangrijke maatschappelijke vraagstukken. Bijvoorbeeld in energietransitie, quantum computing, medische technologie, de zelfrijdende auto, de auto op zonne-energie, de energie transitie en alle andere deeptech die bijdraagt aan de schonere en betere wereld van morgen.

Daarom letten we ook op onze eigen impact op het milieu en klimaat. Aangezien wij vooral een adviserende functie hebben is onze eigen milieu-footprint gering. Vanzelfsprekend zien we wel toe op een zo duurzaam mogelijke productie van de apparatuur die wij verkopen en zorgen we voor een maatschappelijk verantwoorde bedrijfsvoering. Al onze producten kopen we uitsluitend in bij gecertificeerde fabrikanten die werken met herleidbare en verantwoorde grondstoffen. Gebruikte apparatuur wordt kosteloos opgehaald en gerecycled.

Het zijn maar een paar voorbeelden om duidelijk te maken dat we hechten aan een langetermijnvisie op de wereld om ons heen. Want juist met een geschiedenis van meer dan tachtig jaar kun je goed vooruitkijken. Daarom blijven we ook vooroplopen. Onze brede en diepe technische kennis van test- en meetapparatuur, in combinatie met onze persoonlijke connectie met onze klanten, maken ons uniek in de markt. De CN Rood groep is uw degelijke en betrouwbare kennispartner voor test- en meetapparatuur!

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The CN Rood Group is a leader in knowledge and solutions in the field of test and measurement equipment. We distinguish ourselves with a personal and customer-oriented approach. Our customers often seek not a product but a solution, and we all have the drive to contribute to that solution. What we like doing best: continuously working on the latest developments in test and measurement equipment. Now, and in the future. Because that's where our passion lies: wanting to know exactly what is going on. That way, we can help our customers in the best possible way.

We think along, advise and guide our customers in making the right choice of test and measurement equipment. People in various sectors rely on our expertise and advice. We work for government, science, education, aerospace and automotive industries in Northern Europe and the Benelux. These include many prestigious and leading organisations. From locations in Sweden, the Netherlands and Belgium, more than sixty dedicated professionals work on solutions ranging from communication test equipment and general test and measurement instruments to data acquisition equipment, logistics automation, complemented by consultancy, training and turnkey solutions.

We have a history dating back to 1938. At the time, our founder, Cornelis Nicolaas Rood, was a pioneer in modern electronics. Even today, our people enjoy being at the forefront of technological developments. In our own way, we contribute to important social issues. For instance, in energy transition, quantum computing, medical technology, the self-driving car, the solar car, the energy transition and all other deep-tech that contributes to the cleaner and better world of tomorrow.

Therefore, we also pay attention to our own impact on the environment and climate. Since we mainly have an advisory function, our own environmental footprint is small. Naturally, we do see to it that the equipment we sell is produced as sustainably as possible and we ensure socially responsible business practices. We purchase all our products exclusively from certified manufacturers working with traceable and responsible raw materials. Used equipment is collected and recycled free of charge.

These are just a few examples to make it clear that we value a long-term view of the world around us. Because it is precisely with a history of more than eighty years that it is easy to look ahead. That's why we stay ahead. Our broad and deep technical knowledge of test and measurement equipment, combined with our personal connection with our customers, make us unique in the market. The CN Rood group is your solid and reliable knowledge partner for test and measurement equipment!

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