Plan to participate in TIA’s annual strategic Conference, October 7-10, 2013 in Washington, DC.
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Fiber Optics Technology Consortium of TIA
Does your company use fiber optics? Take advantage of TIA’s Fiber Optics Technology Consortium (FOTC), a consortium of fiber manufacturers, cablers and electronics manufacturers formed in 1993 that serves as a resource for users and network designers who seek reliable and current information about the deployment of fiber in enterprise networks.
The group consists of technology leaders in the premises market and provides vendor-neutral information about fiber optic technology and its application throughout the enterprise. The assemblage even includes local area networks (LANs), data centers, and related environments.
FOTC is the premier forum for premises networking companies to discuss industry issues and grow the market for fiber optic solutions. It allows companies to have a greater voice in the industry and to aide in influencing the development of fiber optic standards along with the acceptance of architectures.
Become Involved
- Attend a series of educational webinars throughout the year through which participants can earn BICSI Continuing Education Credits
- Receive a free interactive Cost Model that allows users to compare the installed first costs of different architectures to determine the best solution for their installation
- Take advantage of an educational website with information about the use of fiber in premises networks
- Utilize primary market research among the users of fiber optics networks
- Read white papers on important industry issues
- Be a part of in industry conferences and Webinars
- Compose articles for trade and business publications
- Learn more about industry standards and architectures
Voice Your Opinion
Through participating, your company can have a greater voice in the development of fiber optic solutions for emerging applications and provide educational materials to increase awareness of the benefits of deploying fiber in enterprise networks.
Our current members include: 3M, AFL, Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company, CommScope, Corning, Draka, General Cable, Fluke Networks, Legrand/Ortronics, Leviton, Panduit, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, Superior Essex, and TE Connectivity.
Join Us Today
Don't hesitate! All companies that are members of TIA are welcome to join FOTC and to attend meetings. For more information about FOTC, please contact our membership chair, Tony Irujo at tirujo@ofsoptics.com.
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Jul 15, 2pm
As part of a large U.S. industry delegation representing a broad array of ICT manufacturers, TIA is in Geneva, Switzerland this week to cheer on the trade negotiators who are working hard to conclude the negotiations to expand the product coverage of the WTO’s Information Technology Agreement (ITA). The ITA remains one of the most commercially important WTO trade agreements – by eliminating tariffs on a broad range of ICT products, the ITA lowers the cost and improves access to these products, which are vital to the economic competitiveness of all economies around the world.
Jun 4, 9am
The Telecommunications Industry Association was in Geneva last week along with AdvaMed, the Consumer Electronics Association, the Entertainment Software Association, the Information Technology Industry Council, the Liquid Crystal Polymer Coalition, the Motion Picture Association of America, and the Semiconductor Industry Association. This coalition of high-tech companies represents a broad spectrum of manufacturers and service providers in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector.
Mar 26, 5pm
Last week was a busy one at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland. The signs are very encouraging that the member countries of the WTO are back on track to move the WTO’s trade liberalization agenda forward – from the new International Services Agreement (ISA) to the ongoing negotiations to expand the existing WTO Information Technology Agreement (ITA).
