In addition, the need has arisen to monitor access to the entire network of manholes belonging to any operator or public body. Access to these manholes must be restricted, and any external tampering must be detected. Fibernet offers a solution based on passive fiber optic sensors that identifies the open/closed status of each manhole. In case of unauthorized opening, an alarm is generated and sent to a monitoring center. This information could also be used as input for other systems (ticketing, PLC programming – activation of a local alarm or recording of a surveillance system, etc.).
This system offers a very simple yet robust solution for providing security mechanisms to the entire network of manholes in cities, given that these manholes are vulnerable points within the infrastructure. Furthermore, another clear application of sensor technology is its use in monitoring large data centers. DCIM tools, which contribute to
better management of data center infrastructure resources, are now commonplace. However, many of these tools rely on traditional sensors to monitor rack temperature, power consumption, humidity, airborne particles to detect smoke, and so on. This same functionality can now be achieved with passive sensors located in each rack and throughout the environment, providing all the necessary information for effective data center management in a simple and highly reliable way.
At Fibernet, we coined the term "photonic data center" some time ago, reflecting our commitment to the growth of fiber optic networks and the increasing importance of photonics in all our designs, enabling us to deliver high speed, real-time performance, and security across all networks. The availability of optical sensors further enhances this approach and gives even more substance to the concept of a photonic data center.
Fibernet is a Spanish technology company founded in 1998. Fibernet develops and manufactures products using its own proprietary fiber optic transport and monitoring equipment technology. Currently, it has over 20,000 optical channels installed and operational. Thanks to its continuous investment in R&D, which represents over 30% of its revenue, Fibernet has developed technology that allows it to compete internationally, consolidating a leading position in DWDM technology and enabling it to transport up to 240 services (2.4 Tbps) over fiber optics.
It currently has two established business lines: optical transport, focused on fiber optic network connectivity and data center and disaster recovery services; and monitoring, focused on fiber optic security and integrity.
Fibernet operates its own data center from which it offers optical connectivity solutions and comprehensive business continuity services with guaranteed inviolability and security. Fibernet operates in Europe and Latin America.
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