Whitepapers
We have a range of ICT Telecommunication Industry whitepapers availalble for download. To read a summary and download a PDF click below:
FTTH - A necessary future
Oct 14th 2008
For as long as fibre optic communications has been around, recurrent optimistic predictions have been made that soon this medium would be extended into the home. Unfortunately these visions have usually succumbed to the realities of economics, regulation, the persistence of existing technologies and just plain inertia (particularly within government). Given this dreary history, why should one think that today's picture is any different?
Things are now beginning to happen around the world with users demanding faster and cheaper access solutions which are beginning to drive the demand to higher speed broadband networks built on fibre optic technology. While ADSL2+ delivers faster speeds than its older cousin, interactive applications such as Electronic banking, e-Learning, Tele-medicine, Video Security, Network Storage (iSCSI, NAS) and most importantly the emerging IPTV services, are driving bandwidth requirements at the home well past 30Mbps.
Throughout the world Fibre to the Home is becoming a mainstream technology. In Japan almost two million homes have been deployed. The USA currently has over three hundred thousand homes connected with over two million homes planned for connection in the next two years. Korea where broadband is at least 10Mbps and commonly 30Mbps, over 85% of the population has access.
Australia however is getting left behind; and while the Government and Telstra play their games (with a bit of "pinch hitting" by the ACCC and ACMA), we are quickly losing out on a technology that is necessary for our future.
FTTH - Topology options and considerations
Oct 12th 2008
This paper describes options for deployment of Fibre to the Premise access networks. Key enabling technologies and products are described; total costs of ownership and current evidence for deployments by other carriers are included in the scope of the evaluation.
The paper concludes that access network deployment based on EPON technology is now viable and preferred solution as it provides a low cost of ownership, both for capital and ongoing maintenance.
IPTV - Secrets to a successful deployment.
Oct 11th 2008
In the industrialised world, there are 492 TV sets per 1,000 people, compared with 59 per 1,000 in developing countries. In the USA where 75% of households have two or more TVs, this figure grows to 814 per 1,000. Daily per capita viewing is more than 4 hours for adults and 6 hours for children.
However the world's viewing habits are changing. According to Stanford Institute for Quantitative Study of Society (SIQSS) the traditional viewing of network television programs by sitting in the lounge room is decreasing. What is increasing is the use of home theatre, multimedia entertainment and computer based television where the viewer can determine what they watch and when they want to watch it.
From this demand for new multimedia entertainment we have seen the rise of IPTV.
Building an Open Access Network
This paper explains an open access network, its purpose and advantages along with a reference diagram of a network capable of supporting the services.
This paper also outlines the key message of the INEC Declaration on Open Networks, which was endorsed by leaders from cities around the world on November 8 2006.
Creating a Smart Community
Many developers are now choosing to take advantage of modernised business models by creating communities that are connected by the latest fibre optic technology. A fibre optic connected community allows the developer to access all, or a portion of these service revenues based on the level of involvement or investment they are comfortable with.
This paper describes three basic business models that are used to create and manage a smart community which is connected via a fibre optic network.
Issues when Deploying Fibre into New Housing Estates
The goal for all new developments should be to build an advanced telecommunications network that delivers broadband speeds of 100Mb and beyond. For this outcome to become a reality the only technology which can achieve such functionality is FttH, which will allow speeds of up to 100Mbpsand sometime even 1Gbps.
This document focuses on new housing estates and the issues that can occur with telecommunications during and after development.
Baby Boomers Get Hooked To The Speed Of Light
The concept of senior living is radically different from what was delivered less than a decade ago. As the baby boomers enter their “golden years” they have become far more techno savvy and aided with a high level of disposable income, they are expecting to move into a retirement community that provides them with a truly “digital lifestyle”.
This paper discusses the process behind the design of a modern communication facility that would provide residents with access to the Internet, Telephone and TV.
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