FiberNet, founded in 1998 by the Teldat group under the leadership of José María Marín, was one of the first Spanish companies to recognize the benefits of fiber optics, developing a multiplexer that increased fiber optic transmission capacity by up to 64 times.
The Dusac 32, as this state-of-the-art multiplier was called, was manufactured using DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) technology and could increase the capacity of a fiber optic network by 64 times. This technology could alleviate the problem of so-called telecommunications network bottlenecks.
Despite being a company deeply rooted in its home country, one of FiberNet's first clients came from across the Atlantic, specifically from Mexico: BBVA-Bancomer (a merger of Bancomer and BBV Probursa). FiberNet handled the connectivity of data centers and the migration of data between the existing data centers. From that initial project to the present day, the company has grown and evolved, expanding its commercial technology activities as well as its geographic business scope.
Throughout these fifteen years, the company has continued its innovation strategy, remaining true to its image as an R&D&I company. One of the significant product milestones achieved is its optical data transport capability: the multiplexing of 240 wavelengths over a single optical fiber, which allowed the DUSAC system to evolve and become the only system on the market capable of transporting that number of wavelengths. A major advance was made when, responding to market demand, the company launched communication encryption and intrusion detection products. These were innovative products in the field of security. At that time, FiberNet's technology was already a benchmark in the national market for data center connectivity applications. In 2010, the company made a commitment to the international market as part of its strategic growth plan. The current reality is that FiberNet already has its own resources in Latin America with significant references within its client portfolio.
Finally, one of the company's latest milestones has been its entry into the field of photonics with the acquisition of Fibernova, a company specializing in photonic designs. This is a clear investment in the future because photonics will largely replace the electronics we know today.
Esther Gómez, CEO of FiberNet, explains that “in the last two years, FiberNet, in addition to diversifying its business, has focused on the Latin American market to replicate the successful model achieved in Spain, based on developing fiber optic connectivity solutions and comprehensive business continuity services for data centers.” Thus, the company has centered its expansion strategy on four main markets: Peru, Colombia, Mexico, and Chile.