How Light is Delivering the Future of Broadband: Free-Space Optical Communication & The Next Era of Connectivity
Why managing AI risk presents new challenges
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The difficult of using AI to improve risk management
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How to bring AI into managing risk
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Pros and cons of using AI to manage risks
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Benefits and opportunities for risk managers applying AI
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The digital age has fundamentally reshaped our world. High-speed internet access is not just a convenience, but a critical foundation for economic growth, education, healthcare, and connection. But the promise of universal, reliable, and truly high-speed broadband is still out of reach for many. The inherent limitations of traditional connectivity methods challenge our goals for a fully connected global society.
For decades, fiber optic cables have reigned supreme, setting the gold standard for speed and reliability by transmitting data through physical glass cables. But what if there was a revolutionary way to deliver this same fiber-grade performance without the need for extensive physical infrastructure? This is the promise of Free Space Optical Communication (FSOC), and it’s emerging as the next critical leap in broadband technology. Just as wired technology went wireless, fiber is now going fiberless.
What is FSOC?
At its most fundamental level, FSOC is the transmission of data through the air using invisible, tightly focused beams of light. Unlike radio-based wireless technologies that rely on electromagnetic waves, FSOC systems precisely beam light waves directly from one point to another. Imagine a high-powered, incredibly precise flashlight beam, but instead of just illuminating a spot, it's carrying massive volumes of digital information—from your high-definition video calls to critical enterprise data—all without a single physical cable between the two points.
The telecom world has coined the term “fiberless optics” to describe FSOC technology. One thing that ISPs and other stakeholders are quickly learning is just how adaptable fiberless optics can be to the networks they serve.
How Can FSOC Serve My Network?
There’s a few fundamental things to understand about FSOC (fiberless optics) before we examine how it can be used in your networks.
- FSOC requires zero permitting or licensing fees.
- FSOC provides 10+ Gbps and ultra-low latency.
- FSOC is highly secure with zero RF interference.
Laying traditional fiber is a long-term, labor intensive process. But an FSOC link can be deployed directly into your network in hours—not days or months. So what does that look like in your network?
- A temporary link across a railroad while you wait for permitting
- A physically redundant diverse path
- A link across a river, highway, or other physical barrier
FSOC isn’t meant to replace your existing network but to enhance it. To fill in the gaps and reach places where fiber and FWA aren’t feasible. FSOC allows you to expand your network and reach more customers in a cost-effective way. By implementing FSOC you’ll help deliver broadband to those who don’t yet have access to it or who only have access to slower speeds.
FSOC at Dayton Photonics
We’re an Ohio-based tech startup pioneering FSOC with our system called Theia™ Fiberless Optics. Theia™ is a middle-mile and last-mile solution that’s made in the USA and features automatic signal acquisition and patented beam-steering technology.
If you have questions about how FSOC can work for you, reach out to info@dayton-photonics.com or call us at (937) 303-1733. We’d love to help you learn more about this emerging technology—no sales pitch.
