Improving Fiber Optic Networks
Friday, July 25, 2008
Based in Livermore, CA, Alloptic is an advanced computing company focusing on producing hardware for improving fiber optic networks. Originally founded in 1999 and re-started in 2005 due to a revival of technological demand, Alloptic provides high bandwidth devices for phone and cable companies which are able to improve connectivity between their diverse networks and consumers. Optical access technology creates bridges between various communication and information services including traditional telephone service, Ethernet service, and radio frequency (RF) video service. This is done through a single passive optical distribution platform which utilizes Passive Optical Networking (PON). Alloptic hardware enables commercial and private network operators to converge communications, entertainment, security and automation resulting in higher bandwidth and quality of service.
One of the key components to Alloptic hardware is the use of PON (Passive Optical Networking). Pennnet.com explains the value of PON technology: “Passive optical networks offer several advantages compared to active optical/electrical (O/E) systems such as low cost, high reliability, and the absence of maintenance requirements at intermediate network points.” In December 2007, Alloptic was able to gather $24 million in investments from its two primary contributors, Arcapita Ventures and Ritchie Capital Management. The global demand for improved and expanded optic networking is increasing, and is expected to continue to do so as networks and connectivity become key components to many business operations. Alloptic is considered by many to be a global leader in its field. In 2008, the market for fiber optic connectors is estimated at $1.64 billion, and will be expanded to $2.5 billion by 2012.
Alloptic’s products and services have the most impact on the technology field due to their innovative nature and improvements to existing technologies. The political, environmental, or social implications of their solutions are relatively minimal in comparison. Alloptic owns patents for concepts such as ‘Multiple wavelength TDMA optical networks’ which contribute to its improvement of currently existing optical network technology.
One of the key components to Alloptic hardware is the use of PON (Passive Optical Networking). Pennnet.com explains the value of PON technology: “Passive optical networks offer several advantages compared to active optical/electrical (O/E) systems such as low cost, high reliability, and the absence of maintenance requirements at intermediate network points.” In December 2007, Alloptic was able to gather $24 million in investments from its two primary contributors, Arcapita Ventures and Ritchie Capital Management. The global demand for improved and expanded optic networking is increasing, and is expected to continue to do so as networks and connectivity become key components to many business operations. Alloptic is considered by many to be a global leader in its field. In 2008, the market for fiber optic connectors is estimated at $1.64 billion, and will be expanded to $2.5 billion by 2012.
Alloptic’s products and services have the most impact on the technology field due to their innovative nature and improvements to existing technologies. The political, environmental, or social implications of their solutions are relatively minimal in comparison. Alloptic owns patents for concepts such as ‘Multiple wavelength TDMA optical networks’ which contribute to its improvement of currently existing optical network technology.
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