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Photonics-based internet access networks of the future

PIANO+ is a trans-national call for project proposals on "photonics-based internet access networks of the future" which is co-funded by the participating national funding bodies and the European Commission. Ultra-fast broadband is recognised as becoming increasingly important as demands for bandwidth multiply. Investment in the development of next generation optical access technologies will enable a future network to be deployed which will radically reduce infrastructure costs through removal of local exchanges and potentially much of the metro network.

Proposals are sought for the development of photonic technology and system architectures for the scalable, future proof and energy efficient access network and its extension to the customers´ premises including the home. These shall be capable of allowing the potential of cost-effective 1 Gbit/s (and beyond) access to all.

PIANO+ 2010 Call for proposals Information
Eligible Participants The PIANO+ 2010 call for proposals will be open for participants from; Austria, Germany, Israel, Poland , United Kingdom
EU Project Eligibility www.pianoplus.eu/rules.html
Finding Partners - There is a search facility on the PIANO+ website to place your partner search request and to view companies/organisations searching for partners www.pianoplus.eu/register.html

Mike Biddle
Lead Technologist - Electronics, Photonics and Electrical Systems
Technology Strategy Board
Tel: 07824 600043
Email: mike.biddle@tsb.gov.uk

Graham M Mobbs
European Operations Manager
Technology Strategy Board
Tel: 07824 59958
Email: graham.mobbs@tsb.gov.uk