New Opportunities
Axia's Next Generation Network Solution has proven effective in any environment; rural / remote regions, medium density regions and metropolitan cities.
Axia is continually evaluating next generation network opportunities around the world, where progressive governments have concluded that their global competitiveness and long-term socio-economic development depends on ubiquitous digital connectivity and are making required regulatory changes and committing the necessary public funds to ensure that residents, businesses and institutions have access to next generation network services.
New Zealand
At the end of January 2010, Axia responded to the New Zealand Government's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative - Invitation to Participate in the Partner Selection Process (UFB Initiative). The new Crown-owned investment firm, Crown Fibre Holdings Ltd., which was created to manage the New Zealand Government's investment in the UFB Initiative, is currently in the process of short-listing the proposals it has received.
Axia has partnered with Vodafone New Zealand, whose key strategies in mobility and retail services are fully compatible with Axia's Next Generation Network Solution and will leverage the fibre solution proposed by Axia.
Catalonia
On February 16, 2010, the Government of Catalonia (GoC) in Spain issued a tender for the "Xarxa Oberta Project" (meaning the Open Network Project). The objective is to deploy fibre network infrastructure throughout Catalonia that interconnects all of the 946 municipalities of Catalonia. The municipalities have an estimated 5,843 government locations and approximately 7.0 million inhabitants. Axia has submitted its initial response and is currently engaged in the competitive dialogue process. The GoC has stated they intend to make a final decision in the summer of 2010.
Other New Opportunities
Axia continues to evaluate NGN opportunities in Asia, Europe and North America.
