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The Data Centre & Data Centre Interconnection Committee is the FTTH Council Europe's newest committee, established to reflect the Council's expanded remit across data centres and the fibre infrastructure that connects them.

The Committee's current work programme includes a report on hollow core fibre (HCF) and multi-core fibre (MCF), a DCI market study developed with the Board, and updates to the Market Panorama to capture the Council's broader scope. Alongside this, the Committee is developing a programme of educational webinars for members on AI-driven data centres, covering the underlying drivers and market trends, internal data centre architectures and wider interconnection architectures.

The Committee also leads the data centre and interconnection content at the annual FTTH Conference, shaping several hours of programming across the full breadth of the Council's expanded remit.
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Panel 7 - Fibre Networks Resilience

Apr 11, 2025

| Panel Sessions | 26 March

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As critical infrastructure, FTTH networks play a vital role in Europe’s digital ecosystem. However, they still face significant challenges in terms of resilience against security threats, extreme climate events, and recurring maintenance issues that can impact network quality. This panel will explore the current state of FTTH network resilience, examining how the industry is addressing vulnerabilities and improving network robustness.

Experts will discuss strategies to enhance security protocols, mitigate the effects of climate-related disruptions, and ensure continuous, high-quality service. Join this session to learn about the future of resilient FTTH networks in an increasingly unpredictable world.

Speakers: Alessandro Gropelli - Director General at Connect Europe, Paul Naastepad - Managing Director at Eurofiber Netherlands, Trevor Linney - Network Technology Director at Openreach, Virginie Géradin - Fiber Network Department Lead at Proximus, Yuriy Kurmaz - Chief Executive Officer at UKRTELECOM JSC, Franck Chevalier - Co-head of Technology Consulting at Analysys Mason (moderator)

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