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Nokia and nbn show world ’ s first 10G , 25G , 50G and 100G speeds over live fiber broadband network
NBN Co Ltd ( nbn ), Australia ’ s largest wholesale broadband provider , has successfully completed the world ’ s first live network demonstration of multiple nextgeneration PON technologies .
Leveraging Nokia ’ s fiber access platform , nbn was able to deliver 10G , 25G , 50G and 100G broadband speeds over its existing fiber network .
The successful results are said to show how operators and wholesalers can effortlessly scale their fiber access network , addressing
the growing demand for faster connectivity needed by premium users , enterprises and Industry 4.0 for generations to come .
Dion Ljubanovic , nbn Chief Network Officer , said : “ This is an incredible result and demonstrates the fiber we deploy in our network is only limited by the capabilities of the equipment that will connect to it into the future . We are always looking for ways to push the capabilities of the nbn network and with the average Australian home forecast to download around 1 terabyte per month within the next decade , this successful demonstration showcases the world-class capabilities of nbn fiber to support the next generation of broadband services in the long term .”
Geert Heyninck , Vice President of Broadband Networks , Nokia , said : “ As the industry ’ s first
and only solution capable of supporting the full range of PON technologies from 10G to 25G , 50G and even 100G , we can give operators the freedom and flexibility to meet their business needs and optimize network performance and reduce costs .”
Heimdal and DACTA forge strategic partnership to boost APAC cybersecurity
Heimdal has entered a strategic partnership with DACTA aimed at strengthening APAC cybersecurity .
By uniting Heimdal ’ s cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies with DACTA ’ s established market presence and insight , the partnership is pitched as being ‘ uniquely positioned ’ to meet the rapidly growing demand for advanced digital protection services .
DACTA ’ s strong distribution network will make Heimdal ’ s suite of AI-powered cybersecurity products more accessible to businesses and government agencies in APAC .
Heimdal and DACTA are dedicated to creating an environment that fosters innovation .
This partnership is said to start an ‘ exciting journey ’ to discover novel cybersecurity strategies and technologies with the potential to transform cybersecurity paradigms in the APAC region and beyond .
Dr Benjamin Xie , CEO , DACTA , said : “ Our collaboration with Heimdal marks a strategic step towards enhancing cybersecurity resilience in the APAC region . We are excited to bring Heimdal ’ s world-class solutions to our markets and look forward to exploring further avenues for innovation and growth together .”
Morten Kjaersgaard , CEO , Heimdal said :” This partnership with DACTA represents an important opportunity for Heimdal to expand its global footprint . We are confident that DACTA ’ s expertise in the APAC market will be instrumental in bringing our advanced cybersecurity solutions to a wider audience .”
Heimdal ’ s integrated approach has already proven successful , as evidenced by its products receiving prestigious awards such as ‘ AI and Machine Learning-Based Security Solution of the Year ’ at the Computing Security Awards 2023 and ‘ Cloud-Based Solution of the Year ’ at the Network Computing Awards 2023 .
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