As we turn the page and roll into 2025, the fiber optic industry faces both exciting opportunities and critical challenges. Forecasting the current backlog and critical completion dates we will be faced with the ambitious goal of expanding our company to double the output within the next 18 months. To achieve this, we must address significant hurdles including labor shortages, workforce training, rising project costs, permitting delays, scheduling complexities, and rigorous client expectations guaranteeing proof-of-performance testing. Our toolbox of experience will be the key to overcoming these challenges requiring strategic planning, innovation, and unwavering commitment over the next two years. Follow our blogs as we transition to meet our clients’ needs and navigate this incredible time in our industry.
Upcoming 2025 Blog Topics
What Is Driving Our Growth
Written by Zach Kulmann, President of Zero Db Communications
Zach will cover our customer demands and requirements due to AWS, Microsoft (MSN), and Meta platforms requiring high-capacity fiber deployments across the United States. The booming AI need requires high-speed, low-latency connections to transfer overwhelming amounts of data. Zach will address the burden and cost associated with heightened proof-of-performance testing through fiber optic cable manufacturer products as they are forced to scale quickly while maintaining quality standards.
The 6912 High-Capacity Fiber Email
Written by John Moran Strategic Long-Haul Manager, BICSI certified since 1993
John will cover the design, skills required, and implementation with the material manufacture-Sumitomo on the high-density cable, splice cases, and high-density fiber panels required to implement this scope of work into the Wilshire One data center in Los Angeles.
Navigating Rural Connectivity Challenges and the Open Access Model
Written by Mark Kennedy, VP of Engineering and Consulting
Mark will examine the high cost of rural super low-density area deployments and how it transitions into BEAD Grant requirements. PON versus Point to Point, Layer 2 applications, choices that need to be examined in detail. The overall FTTX challenges over the next 5 years as incredible amounts of money are unleashed into our industry.
We Are Hiring Fiber Splicers
Written by Mike Solomon, VP of Splicing Operations
Mike shares his experience as a fiber splicer over the last 20 years and the industry’s need for personnel to meet the demand. On-the-job training in a high-tech environment while experiencing the beauty of America. What does it take to be a journeyman fiber splicer in today’s industry and the exciting opportunities it provides?
Outside Plant Fiber Design 101
Written by Mark Kennedy, VP of Engineering and Consulting
Mark will look at the complexities of Aerial and Underground installation from the constructability viewpoint. The challenges that occur when you don’t design a permittable product and the customer is faced with cost overruns and project delays. The need to use “Local” knowledge with “Local” relationships. The obligation to define the scope of work based upon a logical design that meets the customers’ needs today and in the future. The lack of product manufacturers outside plant experience meeting the tough challenges of today’s changing environment has become a major issue in our industry for lasting QOS.
Data Center, Colocation, ILA Huts, and Cabinets
Written by Zach, John, and Mark
An inside look at what is driving the expansion of these locations throughout the United States. Will dive into our hands-on experiences with data center outside plant infrastructure, installing high-count fiber cables, and fiber terminations. The challenges that have occurred with owners revamping their facilities to meet today’s needs and the high demand for turnkey test, certify, rack & stack, and turnup needs from our customers.
Exploring a Lifetime Career in the Fiber Optic Workplace
Written by Zach, John, and Mark
Sharing our life experiences in the Telecom community as technology and resources in our industry have changed over the last 25 years. Learn about the benefits of joining this industry through the eyes of people who started out at the bottom of the telecom chain.