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Connectivity testing

Sterlite Tech has established Speciality Products Experience Lab (SPEL) in Silvassa, to focus on end-to-end connectivity architecture solutions for data centres, global communi- cation, ISP and cloud companies. The SPEL is the latest addition to Sterlite Tech’s innovation and research centres. The company has India’s only centre of excellence for photonics and glass science research, as well as a centre for smarter networks, and two software delivery centres. Equipped to demonstrate the physical layer of the connectivity architecture end-to-end, SPEL enables real-life experience of network design developments for small cells, Internet of things, CCTV surveillance and related applications. Highlighting the need for this addition, Ankit Agarwal, CEO for telecom products, Sterlite Tech, said: “Changing bandwidth requirements is driving major shifts in enterprise networking. All emerging applications, including cloud data centre, IoT, small cells, Wi-Fi and point of sale connectivity are demanding enhanced connectivity solutions. Addressing these market needs, SPEL is our next step towards cutting-edge high speed, robust and agile connectivity solutions.”

At SPEL, Sterlite Tech will perform multiple critical tests to confirm cable quality and performance compliance in actual field conditions, enabling original equipment manufacturers to perform proof-of-concept tests of network infrastructure for varied application requirements. Sterlite Tech – India Website : www.sterlitetech.com ❍ Speciality products from Sterlite Tech. Photograph courtesy of Sterlite

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