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TIA’s Fiber Optics LAN Section Rebrands as Fiber Optics Technology Consortium
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Elizabeth Goldsmith, Fiber Optics Technology Consortium, +1.781.259.8584, liz@goldsmithpr.com
Philip Luca, TIA, +1.703.907.7719, pluca@tiaonline.org
TIA’s Fiber Optics LAN Section Rebrands as Fiber Optics Technology Consortium
ARLINGTON, VA (February 1, 2013) – The Telecommunications Industry Association’s (TIA) Fiber Optics LAN Section has changed its name to the TIA’s Fiber Optics Technology Consortium (FOTC). “Our new name better reflects our evolving scope,” says Rodney Casteel, who chairs the group. “There is so much opportunity now in the use of fiber optic technology beyond the Local Area Network (LAN) that it made sense for our group to embrace those changes. Fiber-based solutions are now integral to campus environments, data centers and other emerging applications. We are working to disseminate information about them all.”
The Fiber Optics Technology Consortium has been part of the TIA since 1994, when the group was formed as part of TIA’s Fiber Optics Division. “Our mission has stayed consistent,” explains Casteel. “We represent technology leaders committed to providing the most current, reliable, and vendor neutral information about fiber optics and related technologies for advancing new and better communications solutions.”
In addition to the change in scope, Casteel said that the new name better describes the way the group works. “The word Consortium also more accurately describes the collaborative nature of our group. We are companies who are working together to provide an educational resource to the industry. There are so many questions about the technology that offering a unified vision from several companies, is meaningful.”
The FOTC maintains a website (www.tiafotc.org) that includes White Papers, Fiber FAQs, presentations, technology information and the Consortium’s interactive Network Architecture Model. The model allows users to compare different standards-approved architectures – hierarchical star, centralized cabling and Fiber-to-the-Telecom enclosure – in ways that allow users to help decide which approach works best for their needs. The model includes information about both fiber and copper media. “Our Network Architecture Model is really an educational tool,” explained Casteel. “It helps people understand the choices and tradeoffs that are possible using different architectures.” Casteel said that the Consortium is in the process of updating the model and hopes to release a new version in 2013.
Companies interested in participating in the TIA’s FOTC should contact Ancilla Brady, TIA’s Director, Member Relations & Services, at abrady@tiaonline.org. Specifics about the FOTC and participation levels can be found at: http://www.tiafotc.org/about/membership/index.cfm.
About TIA’s FOTC
FOTC members are leading fiber cable, component and electronics companies including, 3M, AFL, Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company, CommScope, Corning, Fluke Networks, General Cable, Leviton, OFS, Ortronics/Legrand, Panduit, Prysmian Group, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, Superior Essex and TE Connectivity. Visit the FOTC at http://www.tiafotc.org.
About TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents manufacturers and suppliers of global communications networks through standards development, policy and advocacy, business opportunities, market intelligence, and events and networking. TIA enhances the business environment for broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite and unified communications. Members' products and services empower communications in every industry and market, including healthcare, education, security, public safety, transportation, government, the military, the environment, and entertainment. Visit tiaonline.org for more details.
TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and is a proud sponsor of ANSI’s Standards Boost Business campaign. Visit www.standardsboostbusiness.org for details.
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About TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents manufacturers and suppliers of global communications networks through standards development, policy and advocacy, business opportunities, market intelligence, and events and networking. TIA enhances the business environment for broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite and unified communications. Members' products and services empower communications in every industry and market, including healthcare, education, security, public safety, transportation, government, the military, the environment, and entertainment. Visit tiaonline.org for more details.
TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and is a proud sponsor of ANSI’s Standards Boost Business campaign. Visit www.standardsboostbusiness.org for details.
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