UCL Swift Summer 2024 Quarterly Newsletter

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September 30, 2024

AI and the Future of Fiber Optics

AI technology is progressing at an increasingly rapid rate, shifting the way business is done and information is processed. The fiber optic field is no different and will see many changes as AI continues to become more prevalent. Here are a few ways that fiber optics will be affected by the rise of AI:

AI efficiency is largely dependent on fiber optics quality. As AI evolves at an exponential rate, it is crucial that fiber remains a competitive market. This includes everything from research and development to mass production and dispersion of new and improved products.

The ultra-fast data exchange provided by fiber optic cables supports demanding applications such as cloud computing and AI integrations. Fiber optics cables are used for these server-to-server connections, especially for high-performance computing clusters and storage networks within data centers.

The continual demand that comes with AI is creating new jobs, causing rapid workplace growth. However, this growing workforce means nothing if people don’t know how to complete the tasks presented to them with both competency and efficiency. This means hands-on training has never been more needed. AI is only as effective as the real people working in the fiber optics industry, and proactively seeking ways to bring more technicians into the field will be a way to stay ahead of the game.

With AI holding such an important role in the future of industrial development, fiber optics holds the same level of importance because of AI’s dependence on it to function successfully. It is expected that over the next ten years, the optical fiber market will jump nearly $5 billion in value.

UCL Swift is on the forefront of fiber optic technology with our impressive suite of All-In-One Splicers and dedication to workforce (and especially in-person) training. We are excited for what’s coming and look forward to walking hand in hand into the future of fiber optics together.

Connected America 2024

Upcoming Trade Shows

UCL Swift values in-person relationships and training for our ever-expanding workforce. We have the privilege of participating in the SCTE® Broadband Fiber Installer Boot Camp at the SCTE TechExpo in Atlanta, Georgia this September. We will be part of a full day of hands-on training with the latest tools in fiber splicing!