SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vector Resources, Inc., a leading systems integrator offering network consulting services and unified network solutions, announced today that it will soon begin its project to deploy passive optical local area network (LAN) architecture using GPON technology for providing high-speed bandwidth in the City of San Diego’s New Central Library. City officials awarded Vector this project earlier in the year, and issued a formal Notice to Proceed this month. The Project team has applied for Silver LEED certification, and the projected energy savings from optical LAN technology can contribute to this application.
In GPON architecture, fiber cable is “passively” split to connect multiple end users. Optical LANs do not require electrical power between the main equipment room and the end user area. This feature substantially reduces heat and decreases or avoids entirely the need for expensive air conditioning in server rooms or IDFs. It also has the potential to eliminate IDFs altogether. In addition, optical LAN equipment offers data connectivity up to gigabit speeds for all Library visitors.
“Turning to an optical LAN architecture offers many benefits for the Library. Reducing energy costs allows Library officials to possibly reassign funding for other activities and programs, contributes to an improved environment by reducing the need for additional telecom closets and potentially assists in the Silver LEED certification process,” said Debi Preece, General Manager of Vector Resources’ San Diego office. “At the same time, GPON may give Library visitors access to information much faster than they are accustomed to at most locations, including their homes.”
Vector Resources is collaborating with Tellabs and TE Connectivity to complete the project. Vector experts are contributing technical and systems integration expertise and experience with working in the San Diego public sector market. Vector’s knowledge of E-Rate, the Federal program that provides discounts to schools and libraries to secure affordable telecommunications and Internet access, allows the Library to maximize the benefits of the program. It is expected that the E-rate program will provide reimbursement for up to 80% of the cost of this optical LAN project. Tellabs offers a long, successful history in developing and deploying optical LAN technology electronics, and TE Connectivity, a global leader in copper and fiber optic connectivity, is supplying the cabling and connectivity expertise.
“The combination of Vector Resources, Tellabs and TE offers a solution that we believe best meets the needs of the patrons of the San Diego Public Library,” said Deborah Barrow, Director, San Diego Public Library. “The New Central Library is eager to do our part to save energy by upgrading to newer technologies, especially when these new technologies also provide improved access to information.”
“We have been working with PON technology for approximately 10 years, and believe it is a nearly future-proof solution for the Library,” said Charles Stone, Vice President of Government Systems at Tellabs. “It is an increasingly popular solution for architects and contractors attempting to secure LEED and related certifications as well as drive down long-term total cost of ownership (TCO).”
“TE Connectivity has extensive experience with connecting passive optical networks in the telecommunications, commercial enterprise, and federal enterprise environments. TE offers the library a robust and scalable cabling solution to meet their immediate and foreseeable future needs,” said Gary Eifert, Account Manager, TE Connectivity.
About Tellabs
Tellabs innovations advance the smart mobile Internet and help our customers succeed. That's why 80% of the top global communications service providers choose the company’s mobile backhaul, packet optical, business and services solutions and applications. Tellabs helps customers get ahead by adding revenue, reducing expenses and optimizing networks.
Tellabs (Nasdaq: TLAB) is part of the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Ocean Tomo 300® Patent Index, the S&P MidCap 400 Index and several corporate responsibility indexes including the Maplecroft Climate Innovation Index, FTSE4Good and eight FTSE KLD indexes. For more information, visit www.tellabs.com
About TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a global, $14 billion company that designs and manufactures approximately 500,000 products that connect and protect the flow of power and data inside the products that touch every aspect of our lives. The company’s nearly 100,000 employees partner with customers in virtually every industry — from consumer electronics, energy and healthcare, to automotive, aerospace and communication networks — enabling smarter, faster, better technologies to connect products to possibilities. More information on TE Connectivity can be found at www.te.com.
About Vector Resources, Inc.
Vector Resources is a leading systems integrator offering network consulting services and unified network solutions. Vector arms public and private organizations with the superior quality network infrastructure required today to achieve their goals, such as creating optimal learning environments, maximizing business productivity and rapidly sharing critical information. Founded in 1988, Vector is headquartered in Torrance, California with offices in Rancho Cucamonga and San Diego, California, Phoenix, Arizona, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.vectorusa.com.