Our Innovation Analysts recently looked into emerging technologies and up-and-coming startups working on solutions impacting the telecom sector. As there is a large number of startups working on a wide variety of solutions, we decided to share our insights with you. This time, we are taking a look at 4 promising Free Space Optics Companies.
Heat Map: 4 Top Free Space Optics Companies
Through the Big Data & Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered StartUs Insights Discovery Platform, covering over 3 790 000+ startups & scaleups globally, we identified 82 free space optics solutions. The Global Startup Heat Map below highlights the 4 free space optics solutions you should watch as well as the geo-distribution of all FSO communication startups & scaleups we analyzed for this research. Based on the heat map, we see high startup activity in the US and the UK.
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4 Top Free Space Optics Companies
Cablefree accelerates Outdoor Data Transmission
The concept of Free Space Optics (FSO) for communication was designed to improve outdoor communication as existing technology requires a line of sight to function effectively. By using an optical transmitter and receiver to process the data through the air, the need for cables is eliminated. The advantage of FSO is that it supports equipment from a variety of vendors and requires no security software upgrades.
British startup Cablefree offers a wide range of free space communication solutions for high-performance wireless connectivity with a maximum network transmission capacity of 10Gbps. Their FSO technology is actively used in a wide range of outdoor applications.
Lightpointe improves Enterprise Connectivity
Using FSO to connect networks within enterprises offers advantages such as not paying fees for leased lines and fiber cables, resulting in greater savings, especially for larger enterprises. It is more secure than transmitting data over public networks and allows for multiple gigabyte transmissions simultaneously.
German startup Rivada Space Networks offers a global connectivity network, OuterNet, using a constellation of 600 satellites. They provide high-speed, low-latency connectivity anywhere using an orbital network. This enables governments to securely share information in real-time and enterprises to access reliable, secure connectivity for global operations. The network also supports real-time transmission of data for offshore oil and gas platforms and aviation and maritime industries for asset monitoring.
Collinear enhances Backhaul
As the communication infrastructure grows and expands towards 5G, each stage brings with it exponential growth in the data that is transmitted over the network. The communication from the cell tower to the rest of the world, or the core network, is an important link in determining the speed of data transmission. Increasing the speed at which data is transferred within the network allows devices to communicate with each other in real-time, which can further enhance smart city applications.
The US-based startup Collinear develops a unique backhaul architecture that is robust and highly scalable. Their Hybrid Free Space Optic (HFSO) and wireless radio frequencies can drastically optimize the transmission of data for better real-time communication and have a more efficient cost-per-bit of transmission.
Laserlight advances Satellite Communication
The most widely used application of FSO can be seen in satellite communications as the data has to be transmitted over large distances in as short a time as possible. Using optical communication for communication between satellites allows for advanced mesh networks to be created for more efficient and effective communication across vast distances.
The US-based startup Laserlight are pioneer in FSO communication for space applications. Their global communications system is built to create a mesh network among satellites that includes intelligent routing, greater reliability, and lower costs for network operation. Their end-to-end system is capable of delivering high volumes of high-speed data to even the most remote areas.
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