About the Committee

The Investments & ESG Committee brings together the work of the Council's former Investors, Sustainability and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committees under a single structure, reflecting how closely capital, environmental performance and social responsibility are now linked in digital infrastructure.

The Committee provides a forum for investors, operators and industry experts to examine the financial and non-financial factors shaping fibre and data centre investment across Europe. Its scope spans the investment landscape and financing conditions for network rollout, the environmental footprint and sustainability credentials of fibre infrastructure, and the governance and diversity practices that support a resilient, competitive industry.

By combining these perspectives, the Committee aims to give members a clearer view of how ESG considerations influence investment decisions,  and how the sector can demonstrate its value to the investors, policymakers and stakeholders who rely on that evidence.

This page is new and growing. The Committee's reports, studies, and other resources will be added here as they're published - in the meantime, you can explore the latest assets below.

The role of IT in accelerating FTTH Deployments and Operations

To meet current user demand, enable business plans, and reach EU digital goals, the number of activated connections must be maximised. Furthermore, network uptime must be maximised, more and faster connections and flexible configuration options are needed, and stakeholders require regular insights related to planning and budgets. IT, in particular design automation and remote testing, can be a large part of the solution. However, this requires making the best possible use of data and software processes.

Implementing a comprehensive IT strategy covering the full Plan, Design, Build and Operate lifecycle chain offers clear benefits and enhanced efficiency.

The white paper covers various topics including IT solutions for key challenges faced by operators in deploying and operating fibre networks, addressing FTTx network pain points at the Plan, Design, Build, and Operate stages. It discusses the benefits of IT solutions for each phase of the FTTH network lifecycle, highlighting key IT solutions such as design automation and remote testing. The white paper also explores optimizing every phase of the network deployment lifecycle, provides a case study on improving the number of homes passed, and looks at the future of IT in the fiber industry.

 

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