QUEBEC CITY, Nov. 24, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ:
EXFO) (TSX: EXF) announced that its fully automated FIP-435B
Wireless Fiber Inspection Probe earned a score of 4.0 by the
panel of the 2015 Diamond Technology Review program, a score
reserved to excellent products with technical features and
performance that provide clear and substantial benefits.
EXFO's FIP-435B stood out based on numerous key technological
advancements. By adding Wi-Fi connectivity to its unique, fully
automated test process, along with the flexibility and ease-of-use
of Android™ and iOSTM smart devices, EXFO is removing
the last roadblocks in making connector certification accessible to
anyone, anywhere. Users simply connect the FIP-435B to the
connector port, and the probe will automatically detect the
connection, locate and center the fiber image, adjust and optimize
the focus and capture, run the pass/fail analysis as per selected
standards and even save and report the results. The whole process
is now down to seconds enabling inspection of any optical port
without adding extra delays to project timelines.
The FIP-435B also takes into account new applications, such as
fiber-to-the-antenna (FTTA), which involves the installation of
high-precision optical gear at the top of towers. First, the
automation enables tower crews usually more familiar with copper or
RF technology to quickly level up on fiber testing. Second, the LED
indicator on the probe (an EXFO-only feature) immediately gives the
pass/fail verdict without even having to look at the smart device
screen. This allows climbers to reach the top of the towers with
their smartphone in their pocket and with only the FIP-435B in
hand, leaving other costly optical test equipment on the ground.
This innovative screenless, one-hand operation means faster, more
secure manipulations.
"Getting the FIP-435B recognized by the broadband cable industry
for its clear and substantial benefits is yet another proof that
EXFO's efforts in bringing unmatched automated and easy-to-use
field-testing solutions have a direct impact on customer's
efficiency," said Stéphane Chabot, Vice-President of EXFO's
Physical Layer Test Division. "Now equipped to perform first-level
troubleshooting tasks, users are empowered to remove the most
common source of issues. The use of smart device connectivity to
sync results and reports to cloud servers from any location also
enables contractors to integrate and comply with current workflow
and processes in the case where operators already made the switch
to smart devices."
The panel of Broadband Technology Report (BTR) consisted of at
least three expert volunteer judges who evaluated submissions. To
ensure fairness, similar products from different vendors were
reviewed by the same group of panelists.
For more details about this fiber inspection solution, please
visit the FIP-435B webpage. Also, if you would like to learn more
about EXFO's industry recognitions, visit the Awards and
Recognitions section on our website.
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About the Diamond Technology Review program
The BTR
Diamond Technology Reviews ("the Diamonds") is a renowned industry
program—that was developed to recognize some of the top products
and solutions available to the cable industry as determined by a
stellar panel of cable telecommunications engineering experts.
Engineering executives from Time Warner Cable, Bright House
Networks, Suddenlink Communications, Comcast, Charter and Cox, and
several expert consultants, were among the third-party judges for
the 2015 "Diamonds." Every year, BTR invites vendors to submit
written information about products/solutions that have been
released or upgraded since the previous year's SCTE Cable-Tec Expo
(September 2014). Criteria used in
the Diamonds rankings include, first and foremost, unique
technology or application thereof, innovation, ease of use,
efficiency, reliability and contribution to profitability.
About EXFO
EXFO enables extraordinary experiences on
global networks. Our test, service assurance and network visibility
solutions allow equipment manufacturers and network operators to
deliver a wealth of services to consumers, while increasing network
capacity and reducing operating costs. From a company executive
holding a telepresence meeting with overseas staff to a runner
transferring data from wearable technology, EXFO's inherent
expertise and powerful analytics render these events commonplace.
Simply put, we have evolved over our 30-year history to ensure
unmatched quality of service and quality of experience on
next-generation fixed and mobile networks. EXFO has a staff of
approximately 1500 people in 25 countries, supporting more than
2000 customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.EXFO.com
and follow us on the EXFO Blog, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook,
Google+ and YouTube.
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