EUROFIBER
Eurofiber ’ s open digital network is paving the way for an all-inclusive dynamic digital world – first envisioned by the Dutch company 20 years ago
A distance of 160 kilometers of fibre optic cable has been laid by Eurofiber since I interviewed the group director of the company exactly one month ago . This impressive statistic is why the Dutch-based open digital network provider is leading the way in helping European cities stay connected .
The pace of deployment is staggering and started back in 2000 when Eurofiber laid their first 500km stretch of fibre network to connect the four major Dutch cities of Amsterdam , Rotterdam , The Hague , and Utrecht . Today , they have laid more than 38,000km of fibre – laying 40kms each week – have 10 data centres and a digital footprint that covers the Netherlands , Belgium , France and a new branch in Germany .
There was a time when a river was the lifeblood of a city for its trade and commerce , but as the pandemic has shown , the future of remote working for
“ Utilising our own fibre optic network and data centres , we provide smart , open , futureproof cloud infrastructure and connectivity solutions to companies , government bodies and non-profit organisations ”
DANIEL DANON GROUP DIRECTOR PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS , EUROFIBER
millions of people now relies on being connected to a digital world – as does the future safety and security of a city .
Eurofiber is literally laying a lifeline for the digital society of so-called ‘ smart cities ’. The network is already being used to control 75 per cent of the movable locks and bridges along Amsterdam ’ s famous canals . “ Vital infrastructure ” is how the Dutch government designates the company ’ s open digital network which means different providers , from hospitals to FinTech , companies , governments and non-profit organisations can install and operate their services in an efficient way .
“ Utilising our own fibre optic network and data centres , we provide smart , open , futureproof cloud infrastructure and connectivity solutions to companies , government bodies and non-profit organisations ,” said Daniel Danon , Group Director Products & Solutions .
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