About the Committee

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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Editorial article addressing gender inclusion in the FTTH Sector

Aug 26, 2025

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The editorial “Women in Fiber: Breaking the Glass Ceiling” by Barbara Tonarelli and Esra Buke examines the lack of gender diversity in Europe’s Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) industry. It highlights key challenges such as low female participation in STEM, mid-career attrition, and limited representation in leadership roles. The authors stress that these gaps hinder innovation and industry growth, while surveys show differing perceptions of career equality between men and women. They point to initiatives like the “Women in Fibre” campaign and diversity awards as positive steps but argue that deeper reforms are needed. Transparent reporting, leadership training, flexible policies, and broader DE&I strategies are seen as essential to create inclusive workplaces. Ultimately, the article makes the case that fostering diversity is vital not just for fairness but also for strengthening competitiveness and ensuring a sustainable future for the FTTH sector in Europe.

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