QUEBEC CITY – EXFO Inc. has been named recipient of the 2014 Frost & Sullivan Global Market Share Leadership Award in the portable fiber-optic test equipment (FOTE) market.
According to global growth consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, EXFO solidified its first place in 2013 in the overall portable FOTE market with a market share of 38.2%, an 8% gap with its closest competitor. The company said its key performance driver has been a focus on portable optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDRs), fiber inspection solutions and optical spectrum analyzers, for which the company has gained momentum in new regions, with more than 100% growth in Brazil and other Latin American countries in 2011 over 2010.
The intelligent Optical Link Mapper (iOLM), has seen its functionalities expanded to cover all common fiber applications such as FTTx last-mile, FTTH/PON, Metro, CDWM and, more recently, FTTA and data centers with the addition of a multimode version. iOLM uses the patent-pending Link-Aware technology, a unique OTDR-based application that removes all complexity from traditional OTDR testing by launching multipulse acquisitions, automating parameter settings, analyzing the results and presenting clear pass/fail verdicts, illustrated with colored icons.
"Developing close relationships with our customers, tailoring solutions for their challenges, and delivering innovation that offers them true value are all factors that have helped EXFO maintain the number one position in the portable FOTE market over the years," said Étienne Gagnon, vice-president of EXFO's test and measurement division, in the press release. "We will continue to build our brand and increase our global presence to make sure we offer our customers the best FOTE portfolio in the industry."
