wiredInUSA December 2017

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Fiber installation stays grounded

The airport operator Abu Dhabi Airports has completed the installation of a new airport-wide fiber optic network at Abu Dhabi International Airport in the UAE. The network project is among the largest infrastructure projects to be undertaken by the operator this year, and connects the entire campus via a reliable backbone network. The project involved laying 1,233km (766 miles) of fiber cables underground, the equivalent of a round trip between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Planning for the project began in March 2015.

Abdul Majeed Al Khoori, acting CEO, said: “Delivering this project was key to Abu Dhabi Airports as it sets the base for efficient, high quality and high speed backbone network solutions adhering to best international standards. “The delivery of this project was challenging due to its scope and complexity, which involved multiple teams from several contractors, stakeholders and service providers. I would like to thank our technology project team and our partners for the dedication and close coordination that made this milestone achievable.”

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wiredInUSA - December 2017