SUBSEA NETWORKS JOL PALING
TITLE : MANAGING DIRECTOR COMPANY : SUBSEA NETWORKS
feature set we were able to test all 8 fiber pairs in one day during the Purchaser test period . Something which would have taken far longer previously . This automation , combined with a collaborative open cable way of operating ( as per ITUT G . 977 ), allowed Ciena , Xtera and Altibox Carrier to work together throughout the project to ensure all parties expectations for the system were aligned .”
Finding supplier strengths for each project When starting a project , it ’ s important for the purchaser to select its suppliers carefully and make an informed decision on which one would suit it best . This process is adopted by Subsea Networks for every project it embarks on . Discussing it further , Thomas said : “ We ’ ve worked with the main players in our industry . We ’ ve been deeply involved with new build projects from Xtera , ASN and SubCom for many years , so we ’ re well versed in the sort of technology and skillsets of the various suppliers .
EXECUTIVE BIO
Jol Paling is the founder and managing director of Subsea Networks Ltd . His expertise ranges across the full scope of submarine cable project development , having been involved in over 20 new cable system build projects . His passion is taking projects from conception through to completion . Jol gained a master ’ s degree in telecommunications at the University of Essex in 1990 and Chartered engineering status with the IEE in 2002 . After his degree he joined BT as a NOC manager in 1990 , before moving to STC Submarine Systems / ASN and then Global Crossing , until setting up Subsea Networks in 2012 .
“ You have to consider which supplier is right for which project . Some may have more strengths on the marine side . Others may have more strengths on the project management , permitting and optical side . You have to look at the region , the seabed , geopolitics , the required functionality of the equipment or capacity of the system , amongst other things .
“ So , you really need to have a good idea what all the suppliers are capable of and what their technology and availability is , and match this with what your customer wants ,” summarises Thomas .
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