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Performance
How can the ICT industry ensure that the existing fiber
infrastructure is 5G-ready? This is a concern and not just
for aging fiber networks that will have to be upgraded. In
addition, how can it be ensured that fiber performance is
not compromised? Any issues would also compromise the
performance of 5G. If such issues occur at launch, the
negative impact on the success of 5G would be immeasurable.
But even after the 5G launch, it is vital to monitor
the performance of fiber, take swift action when issues
occur and, if possible, predict and prevent such issues
from occurring.
Be Aware of Tradition and the Basics
While 5G brings new challenges for fiber networks,
traditional fiber issues should not be ignored; such issues
include dirty connectors, macro-bends, bad splicing, and
cuts/breaks. Interestingly, the number of fiber network
failures attributed to connectors can be significant due
to manufacturing defects, inappropriate handling, and
environmental factors. Standard practices, such as inspection,
link characterization, and validation protocol, will
remain key in ensuring that the fiber infrastructure is
strong enough and ready to support 5G.
FiberG AUTOMATION
5G accentuates the need for automation in network/
service deployment and operations. Multitudes of automation
use cases from simpler repetitive process automation
to more complex ones (e.g., dynamic network slice
orchestration) have been discussed in the context of 5G.
Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) have
been dominating this discussion.
Automation is crucial for fiber networks too, both in
testing and monitoring. As a matter of fact, automation
is essential for FiberG today.
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