DZS, which focuses on packet-based mobile transport, broadband access, network orchestration and cloud-native automation solutions, announced that QuadReal Property Group has leveraged DZS FiberLAN technology for the fiber-based digital transformation of its commercial properties across Canada.
Supported by Canadian systems integrator and DZS Elite partner Andorix, QuadReal has implemented a converged Passive Optical LAN infrastructure from DZS to improve its customer experience, unlock significant savings and future-proof its Canadian portfolio of properties for future technologies, DZS said.
“We are excited to be working closely with DZS and Andorix to pioneer the deployment of Passive Optical LAN as the technology of choice to support base-building and tenant services in both new and existing properties,” said Thano Lambrinos, VP of smart building technology and digital innovation at QuadReal. “With fiber-based digital connectivity foundations, we can enable smart building outcomes. These can dramatically improve operational efficiency and productivity, enhance sustainability and reduce our carbon footprint. They also decrease operational and cyber risk and deliver unique services that enhance the customer experience and allow us to differentiate our properties in the market.”
Its FiberLAN deployment across over 40 of its North American assets enables QuadReal to integrate building services such as video surveillance, HVAC, access control, public Wi-Fi, Internet of Things sensors/devices and other smart building systems both existing and planned, DZS said. The unified network enables QuadReal to have access to aggregated and integrated data and analytics that can help improve operations and ultimately better serve customers and tenants.
“Commercial property and enterprise facility trends like the explosion of Internet of Things (IoT) adoption, the rise of 5G and private LTE, and the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and smart building innovation are all driving a surge in network traffic growth alongside the need for always-on access,” said Jay Hilbert, executive president of AEMEA Sales at DZS. “With DZS’ enterprise optical LAN solutions, which leverage our deep heritage in fiber access and customer premises equipment, QuadReal is able to connect critical base building services and enable data aggregation and integration that drives actionable insights to meet customer’s needs today and in the future.”
“Fiber-in-the-building is a mature market alternative to traditional active networks and has the power to transform enterprise buildings into something completely different from what they are today,” said Wayne Kim, founder and CEO of Andorix. “Because of the unlimited bandwidth promise of fiber infrastructures, they are central to creating converged networks that integrate smart spaces, enable indoor 5G and support the sensor-driven facility systems of the future.”
