However, the universal adoption of singlemode transmission would render lower data rates, commonly used in horizontal cabling, uneconomic over optical fibre. The Fibreoptic Industry Association has organised quarterly breakfast seminars at which industry experts will lead the discussions on key topics in the fibre optic data network industry. The world famous national training centre for England s Football Team, Bisham Abbey, has been chosen as the location, conveniently located for the M4, M40 and M25. Members companies were canvassed on the hot issues that are currently affecting their business operations. The first seminar is to be held on Wednesday 22 March 2000, when Mike Gilmore, Senior Partner of The Cabling Partnership, will present.
Costs are very favourable to member companies and include breakfast.
Starting at 8.15am with breakfast, and typically finishing around 11.00am with coffee, there will be plenty of time to share ideas with other delegates from the industry. After the seminar, delegates business can be continued with minimum of disruption. The Fibreoptic Industry Association has joined forces with one of Europe s leading insurance companies to offer its members a scheme tailored to their needs. In addition to offering protection against the usual risks, two elements of the scheme are particularly noteworthy. As standard, cover is provided for loss of tools and goods from unattended vehicles, removing one of the major exclusions in nearly all the other policies.