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- 2009 /
- April-June 09 /
Ericsson elected to FTTH Council
As a newly-elected board member of the Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Council Europe, Ericsson is evaluating an array of stimulus packages aimed at building out high-speed fixed-broadband infrastructure.
May 15, 2009
Martin Hatas, Manager of Strategic Product Management for the EDA 1500 fiber product line at Ericsson, was elected to the board of the FTTH Council Europe in April. He says that an Ericsson representative can contribute the company’s global view and end-to-end technology leadership to the Council’s efforts to accelerate the adoption of fiber and promote its use across Europe.
“Ericsson’s participation in this influential organization provides global perspective and balance because we have a broad understanding and real-life experience of what Fiber-to-the-Home really means,” Hatas says. “Our partnership with fiber operators extends to both Gigabit Passive Optical Networks (GPON) and Point-to-Point Active Ethernet network technologies, and our technology leadership and vision is respected worldwide.”
As the board’s liaison with and a member of the Market Intelligence Committee, one of Hatas’ primary projects will be reviewing studies into a wide array of broadband stimulus packages enacted by governments globally, and in Europe in particular. He says that the economic opportunities offered by high-speed optic fiber, as well as the technology’s sustainability, are a strong attraction for governments looking to uphold their economic vitality far into the future.
“The economy and environmental sustainability are two very hot topics right now and these issues are prompting governments around the world to assemble stimulus packages for developing their high-speed broadband infrastructure,” Hatas says.
“We want to take a measure of what government projects are out there,” he says. “Some of these stimulus packages, which include fiber access, are very thoroughly communicated but many others are not so well known.”
Hatas says stimulus spending on fiber reflects a growing acknowledgement at all levels of government – municipal, regional and national – that fiber is part of an economy’s essential infrastructure, in terms of competitiveness as well as education and quality of life.
In terms of environmental impact, governments are interested in fiber as a means of delivering remote education and healthcare services, he says, adding that fiber infrastructure has a significantly lower environmental impact than that of copper networks.
The Market Intelligence Committee is examining what each government plan calls for, how it will work, and the expected results. “We will also look into past Korean and Japanese government fiber projects for insights and lessons that can be applied in the present situation.”
Hatas also will be one of three people responsible for cooperating with the sister FTTH Councils, North America and Asia Pacific. This is an important position, as the number of organisations worldwide asking about membership is growing. Furthermore, discussions on the creation of a single "Global FTTH Council" are gaining momentum and Ericsson will be directly involved in all negotiations.
Hatas says fiber presents Europe with a sustainable way to connect more people to services that enrich their lives, foster greater participation in democratic government and stimulate economic growth, and that Ericsson’s participation is critical at this nascent moment.
