OTTAWA — Telecom testing and analytics solution provider EXFO Inc. announced today it is supporting Ottawa’s Algonquin College and its Optical Systems and Sensors (OSS) program by donating 100G FTB portable test modules as part of the college’s upgrade of its Optophotonics Lab.
“This testing equipment will enhance students’ work in the program’s state-of-the-art Optophotonics Lab and will give them invaluable hands-on, practical experience in operating and managing 200 Gbps optical transport networks and optical switches in the lab,” said Dr. Wahab Almuhtadi, professor and coordinator of the Optical Systems and Sensors program, an Algonquin College-Carleton University bachelor’s degree joint program.
EXFO’s 100G FTB portable test modules offer feature-rich test applications allowing Ethernet testing from 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps and transport protocol testing “which students are likely to use later in cutting-edge telecommunications companies and which feature the friendliest graphical user interface on the market,” reads EXFO’s press release announcing its collaboration with Algonquin College.
“Innovation is in our DNA here at EXFO, and we are deeply committed to supporting the next generation of innovators, such as through this partnership with Algonquin College,” said Stéphane Chabot, EXFO’s vice-president of test and measurement.
“EXFO’s investment aligns with Algonquin College’s commitment to delivering hands-on, digitally connected, experiential learning,” added Claude Brulé, president and CEO of Algonquin College. “Thanks to the company’s generosity, our learners will gain experience with cutting-edge technology and be positioned for long-term career success.”
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