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On this page will be listed timely technical news for state-of-the-art systems and equipment, company recognition, and answers to frequently asked questions.
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President, Joana Barbulescu is Honoured to be Nominated
According to RBC: For more than three decades, the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards have recognized and celebrated the strides of Canada’s most accomplished, influential, and impactful women.
It is the leading women’s awards program in the nation, elevating this group’s important contributions – from economic growth to social change across sectors and industries. We are thrilled to continue to highlight the success stories of the nation’s most impressive entrepreneurs, and to watch as the women in this community continue to unlock new heights of success. It is our honour to do our part to highlight their impact and celebrate their achievements. – RBC
Learn more and See the 2023 Finalist
“I am honoured to accept the nomination for the 32nd Annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards on behalf of Axis Technical Services and Axis Systems Group. Since 2005, our commitment to providing ‘Relationship-based and Technology-driven’ services has been unwavering. We are excited to continue delivering on our promises and ensuring exceptional project results in 2024 and beyond”
Respectfully,
Joana Barbulescu, RCDD
President
Optical LAN paves the way for Airport Modernization and Sustainability – Tellilabs
Passive Optical LANs deployed at airports globally support everything from the latest ticketing, baggage and gate management systems to security, signage, paging, retail point of sale,
Wi-Fi and traveler entertainment. In the latest edition of AviationPro Airport Business magazine, is the article “Passive Optical LAN Technology is Paving the Runway for Airport Modernization and Sustainability“ which covers Optical LAN’s growing acceptance at modern transportation hub in great details by explaining:
- Going the Distance Without Disruption over fiber cabling
- Operating A Highly Resilient and Reliable Network
- Delivering Sustainability for the Future with Optical LAN
Read this article to learn more about how Passive Optical LAN technology offers solution to airport technology needs of today and tomorro
As a technology-driven fibre optic installations company, we are pleased to share this critical tool from FOA – Fibre Optic Association.
COVID-19 Directives
To our valued customers, partners, suppliers and team, during the ongoing pandemic caused by #COVID-19…
The Axis Group wants to assure you that we are here to support you while promoting the health and safety of all citizens in the communities in which we live and work. We’ve implemented teleworking where applicable and stringent cleanliness standards for both office and field operations, in line with current government directives.
Please reach out to us regarding your questions, concerns and project updates.
Respectfully,
Joana Barbulescu RCDD
President
Fiber Optic Resources for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math Teachers
STEM or STEAM – science, technology, engineering, arts and math – is the key to future success for everyone, especially students in schools today.
It’s our goal to introduce you, and help you to introduce your students, to the technology that makes much of the technology we use today possible – fiber optic communications – and show the STEAM topics related to it, including the arts – and make it entertaining and fun.
What’s “Fiber Optics”
Fiber optics is the primary medium we use to communicate today. Phones, landline or wireless, the Internet and cable TV all communicate on fiber optic cables. Even when you are using your cell phone, it’s not connected with a fiber optic cable, but the cell tower it’s connected to probably is.
Fiber optics carries signals as pulses of light while copper cables carry signals as pulses of electrons. As the photo below by AT&T from the 1970s showed, one hair-thin fiber can carry more signals than the giant copper telephone cable in the photo. Today’s fibers can carry millions of times the data that that fiber could 40 years ago!
Government of Canada invests over $5 million to bring high-speed Internet to 3,300+ households in BC
Rural British Columbians to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet
Today, Stéphane Lauzon, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, announced over $5 million in funding for ispeed Communications, Swift Internet and TELUS to bring high-speed Internet to over 3,300 households in the following communities:
ispeed Communications: Coldstream, Deep Creek, Grindrod, Hullcar, Okanagan and Spallumcheen (Splatsin)
Swift Internet: Arrow Creek, Canyon, Kingsgate, Kitchener, Kuskonook, Lister, Moyie, Sanca, Twin Bays, West Creston, Wynndel and Yahk
TELUS: Barlow Creek, Blue Springs, Booth Creek, Cherryville, Clearview, Shuswap Falls, south of Smithers, Spruceland and Wilks/Kahn, Ten Mile Lake, Twin Lakes, and Wycliffe
BC Ministry of Transport: Fibre Reference Guide
Intelligent Transportation Systems Engineering Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (First Edition 2019)
Fibre optic cable is becoming a crucial component for public agencies and many are deciding their own fibre networks are the right direction. Installing, operating and maintaining a fibre network is relatively new to the public sector and there is increasing demand for the sharing of knowledge and experience so that the benefits of a fibre network can be realized efficiently and effectively.
The purpose of these guidelines is to assist public agencies as they begin or continue to develop their fibre optic cable programs and to create a shared understanding with consistency to help facilitate sharing agreements among agencies The guidelines cover a variety of topics that include both the technical and business side of a fibre optic network, agreements with other organization and range from before the network to after it has been installed.
This manual is also intended to be a living document, so feedback and comments are welcome for further editions.
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Source: British Columbia Ministry of Transport
How To Build Rural Broadband, Learning From History
You can spend hours reading about the lack of broadband in rural America
You can spend hours reading about the lack of broadband in rural America. Here are two recent examples from the FCC and The Verge. But while AT&T CEO John Stankey told Wall St. analysts that he doesn’t think there is any way to extend fiber to rural areas at all, FOA has worked with dozens of groups wanting to build rural broadband and documented several DIY FTTH systems in the FOA Guide. We have also documented in the FOA Newsletter (June 2021) ways that make rural broadband more feasible using new technologies like remote OLTs for GPON networks.
As we continue to research rural broadband strategies and technologies, we continue to work on other projects. One of those projects involves assisting EPRI (the Electric Power Research Institute, the electrical utilities “Bell Labs” or “Telcordia”) with their strategic plans for fiber optics in their networks. It occurred to us that installing rural fiber networks was similar to the development of rural electrical networks in America a century ago.
Source: FOA
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Making Connections… Deltaport, Mott Electric & AxisTech
Mott Electric and AxisTech once again collaborate to connect a special fibre tailing cable for two...
Senior Project Manager, David Mayhew Upgrades with FOA
The AxisTech Senior Project Manager, David Mayhew recently attended two training courses (CFI and...
AxisTech to Present at BICSI 2017 > “IoT for All and Anywhere” May 10
Location: BICSI Canadian Conference , Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place Date and...
Pacific Blue Cross Building – Magil Construction & AxisTech a Key Collaboration
Magil Construction Group, Mott Electric and Axis Technical Services were key collaborators on the...
Meridian Farm Market – Fully-Integrated Security and Communications System
With the Grand Opening of the Meridian Farm Market new flagship store in Maple Ridge, BC, the 25+...
Maple Ridge City Hall – Re-Terminating Backbone Infrastructure
Answering the call for immediate data re-connection, Axis Technical Services (ATS) addressed Maple...
Metrotown Skytrain Station and Exchange – Security and Safety Upgrades
As part of a specialized team, which includes Status Electrical, the Axis Group of Companies (AGC)...
AxisTech Continues to Sponsor “World Vision” Children and Families
Aracely J lives in a poor area with her parents. Her father is employed at a minimal salary; it's...
Dura-Line Microduct – Jetted Fiber Systems
Introducing HDPE Microducts Using MicroDucts from Dura-Line is a better way to utilize that empty...
The Micro Armoured Fibre Cables… Meet the Revolutionary TiniFiber ®
TiniFiber™ is an American Engineered Micro Armor Fiber® (patent-pending) solution that has...
The AxisTech Lunch & Learn Series – New Innovations & Technologies
Discovering the The Impact of Technology Advancements on New Construction in BC, Canada and...
Mitch Fedyk – Gone too Soon
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of a long-time AxisTech team member, Mr. Mitch...
Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver – Cable System Re-Deployment
The relationship-based and technology-driven ATS - Axis Technical Services continues their...
Commercial-Broadway Skytrain Station Security Upgrades
Responding to a bid, and highlighting the AGC - Axis Group of Companies (ATS - Axis Technical...
Run-of-River Hydro Electric Project
ATS was engaged by an established electrical contractor in the GVRD to provide Fibre Optic cable...
Restoration of Electrical Connections
This building suffered extensive water damage due to an unaddressed fire hose rupture on a floor...
Oceanworks International
After working with various fibre-optic installation companies, Oceanworks International - a...
A Major International Airport in Western Canada
In the fall of 2015, after years of communications, a major international airport in Western...
BICSI – Orlando
President, Joana Barbulescu will be attending the annual BICSI Conference in Orlando, Florida in...
Thank You 2015 + Welcome 2016
"As we, at The Axis Group of Companies (AGC) say farewell to 2015, we’d like to thank all our...
Fibre Optic Service Areas
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