Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), the next generation of ultra high speed broadband soon to be implemented in Malaysia

Join industry leaders during 3rd Annual FTTH Council Asia Pacific Conference & Exhibition

KUALA LUMPUR: The power of the web is here to stay, and newer and faster broadband access technologies are being used to make the web even easier to use. Even though copper can deliver high bandwidths, its reach only extends to a few hundred yards after which the signal begins to degrade and bandwidth narrows. Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), however, is the ultimate technology to deliver very high bandwidths over longer distances, transporting communication signals over optical fiber using light instead of electricity (unlike traditional broadband enablers such as copper telephone wires and coaxial cable).

“High-speed internet access, has forever transformed the way we work and live. In fiber optics, equipment is constantly increasing the available bandwidth without having to change the fiber. FTTH can deliver the bandwidth we are going to need in the future. It is the future-proof technology with the maximum delivery capability but requires the correct infrastructure support,” said Stephen Foster, Treasurer of FTTH Council Asia Pacific and Conference Chairman.

“Our mission is to educate, promote and accelerate FTTH and the resulting economic and quality-of-life enhancements. Avenues will open for high-definition video, e-Learning, telemedicine and e-Government. Opportunities for telecommuting and home-working will increase. And, just as Internet applications and solutions have grown more sophisticated with the expansion of available bandwidth thus far, you can be sure that this quantum-leap into next-generation broadband will inspire further innovations that we cannot even imagine at this point in time.

The virtual economy is exploding with online supply and demand. We have new ways of accessing information, education, entertainment and health care. Fiber-driven connections are increasing productivity, creating new options for balancing work and family life, enabling smarter energy use, and bringing economic vitality and sustainability to communities everywhere. And this is just the beginning. Tomorrow’s consumers will demand access to the ultra-broadband highway because their lifestyles will depend on it. Next-generation services are well underway and fiber-to- the-home is how they will be delivered.

“FTTH Council Asia-Pacific is a non-profit organization and we are here to educate the industry and the general public on the opportunities and benefits of FTTH solutions. Our members represent the broadband industry, including telecommunications, computing, networking, system integration, engineering and content-provider companies, as well as traditional telecommunications service providers, utilities and municipalities. We also offer members an opportunity to network and collaborate while providing consistent information on FTTH from industry experts, media and analysts.

“Join industry leaders in The Shangri-la Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, for ‘See The Light’, July 23rd to 24th, 2008 to know more about how fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and fiber-to-the-building (FTTB) connect communities across the globe. Malaysian Government, Communications and Multimedia Commission Chairman, Datuk Halim Shafie will be officiating this 3rd Annual FTTH Council Asia Pacific Conference, with Telekom Malaysia having been invited to lead the talks on FTTH implementation in Malaysia. Among other honorable speakers invited to contribute to the conference is Telekom Malaysia’s Group CEO Dato’ Zamzamzairani.

“The latest market statistics and directions for FTTH as a worldwide council will be presented and new global rankings of FTTH will also be announced. For instance, Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan are currently the world leaders in the percentage of homes that receive broadband communications services over direct fiber optic connections, according to a new global ranking related to fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) market penetration issued jointly by the FTTH Councils of Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America.

Regional policies, broadband (FTTH) government initiatives, case studies experiences and future plans will be addressed and discussed. Telekom Malaysia will deliver talks on the ‘Proposed Malaysian System’ while its Korean counterparts will be presenting the ‘Emblem system for building/condominiums’. Present as well will be industry expert speakers from Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, China, India, Australia, UK, Netherlands, USA and so on. The conference will also highlight how FTTH affects the real estate business in Asia Pacific.

Among participants are national and local government agencies, professionals and decision makers from telecommunications companies including vendors to the Telco, Datacom, ICT and related industries, property developers and content providers. Infrastructure companies and agencies, associated contractors and vendors involved with the infrastructure sector are also invited to attend this not-to-be-missed conference. Participants are invited to attend the Gala Dinner at the Grand Ball room in the Shangri-la Hotel and technical visits can be planned to the Cyberjaya BT Labs and the e-Home at MMU Malaysia. Finally, interested participants can attend the social programme on 25th July including Golf, Casino, City Tour / Malacca tour. The next-generation in broadband is here and to discover more, you can participate in ‘See the Light’ Annual Conference & Exhibition by contacting Mr. James Liew at 03-7880 2502 or email info@ftthasiaconference.org

For more details on FTTH Council Asia Pacific Conference & Exhibition, please visit: www.ftthasiaconference.org

新一代超速宽频一光纤到家系统 (FTTH) ，即将在大马掀开上网新章


出席第三届亚太光纤到家理事会大会暨展览会，向业界领导者了解实现

（吉隆坡讯）新一代的超速宽频光纤到家系统 (FTTH) ，即将登陆马来西亚，为网页增添商机威力，带动网页服务进入超速时代。

这种宽频部署方式及其优点，将于今年7月23日及24日假吉隆坡香格里拉酒店举行的第三届亚太光纤到家系统理事会常年大会暨展览会揭晓。

网页的威力，势将在此长驻。今天，各种宽频部署方式的存在，不只使上网浏览简易如沐春风，同时也对为人类服务作出重大贡献。虽然铜线可以传送高宽频，可是达及范围只局限在数百码内。超过这距离，讯号就会逐渐退化，宽频变窄。然而，光纤到家系统 (FTTH) 却是终极的科技，可以传送非常高的宽频至更长远的距离，而且是利用光而非电力，通过光纤传送通讯讯号（与传统宽频模式如电话铜线与同轴电线有所不同）。

亚太光纤到家系统理事会财政兼大会主席史蒂芬福斯特指出，高速互联网的联通，已永久改变了我们工作和生活的方式。在光纤领域，相关设备正在不断的增加可得的宽频，但不需要更换光纤。光纤到家系统是防范未来的科技，具有最大的传送能力，但需要正确基础设施的支援。因此，光纤到家系统可以传送我们将来所需的宽频。

他补充说：“我们的使命是促进和加速光纤到家系统和随之而来的加强经济与生活素质。它将开拓途径促成高清晰度的录像、电子学习、电话医疗和电子政府。还有，随着宽频的不断扩展，互联网的应用和方案，也已成长至更精密的程度。同样的，进入新一代宽频这一项突飞猛进，肯定也会启发我们这一刻难以想象的进一步革新。”

虚拟经济爆发了联机供应与需求。我们已有新方法借助这新科技获得资讯、教育、娱乐和健康护理。光纤导向的联系，正在提高生产力，开创平衡工作和家庭生活的新选择，导致更精明的利用能源，并将经济活力和维持力带给各地社区。这一切，只不过是个开始。明日的消费者，将会要求联通超速宽频大道，因为将来的生活方式将会依赖它。下一代的服务，很快即将来临，光纤到家系统即是传送服务的方式。

“亚太光纤到家系统理事会是个非营利机构，我们到这里来，是要教育业界和公众人士有关光纤到家方案所带来的机会和利益。我们的会员代表宽频行业，包括通讯、计算、联网、系统整合、工程和内容提供公司，以及传统的通讯服务提供者、公用事业和市政局。除了让业界专家、媒体和分析家提供有关光纤到家系统的一致资讯，我们也为会员提供机会，让他们建立同业网络和互相协作。”

请出席2008年7月23日至24日假吉隆坡香格里拉大酒店举行的“发现光辉” (‘See The Light’) 研讨会，会见业界领导者，共同探讨光纤到家系统如何将成为在家中联系社群、光纤到建筑物 (FTTB) 业务中枢以及全球各地的催化剂。马来西亚政府、通讯与多媒体委员会主席拿督沙菲益将为第三届亚太光纤到家系统理事会常年大会主持开幕礼。马来西亚电讯已受邀率先主讲光纤到家系统在国内实施的大计。其他主讲者尚有大马电讯集团首席执行员拿督詹詹再拉尼。

会上也将公布光纤到家系统理事会作为全球机构所搜集的最新市场统计数字和方向，以及光纤到家的环球新评级。例如香港、南韩和日本目前都是世界领导者。根据亚太、欧洲和北美洲光纤到家系统理事会联合公布的光纤到家市场渗透率最新全球排行榜，这些地区居家由直接光纤收到通讯服务的百分比，都遥遥领先。

研讨会也将研讨区域政策，政府对光纤到家宽频的主动力、个案经验和将来的计划。大马电讯将提出“建议中的大马系统”，韩国电讯则将讲解“建筑物、共管公寓的典型系统”。其他主讲人上有来自新加坡、香港、日本、中国、印度、澳洲、英国、荷兰、美国等国家的业界专家。会议也将讨论光纤到家系统对亚太产业市场的影响。

与会的机构，包括国家与地方政府机构，通讯公司的决策者，包括供应电话公司、资料公司、资讯通讯科技和相关行业的贩商、产业发展商与内容提供者、基础设施公司与代理、相关承包商和涉及基础设施的贩商。出席者也将受邀当天在香格里拉聚宴厅举行的盛大晚宴，以及前往赛柏再也参观Cyberjaya BT Labs和大马MMU的e-Home。此外，有兴趣的与会者，也可选择参加7月25日专设的社交活动，包括打高尔夫球、上赌场、游览市区/观光马六甲。新一代的宽频已经来临，想要知道更多相关信息，欢迎出席 ‘See the Light’ 常年大会暨展览会，联络人：James Liew，电话：03-7880 2502或电邮至info@ftthasiaconference.org 。

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