NEC Fiber Optic Smart Sensing (FOSS)

Unlock the full potential of your fiber optic networks with the NEC FOSS solution.

Pioneering Innovation in Optical Networks and Intelligent Infrastructure

NEC brings over five decades of global experience in optical fiber communications and network infrastructure, including leadership in transoceanic fiber transmission systems. This deep expertise is paired with NEC’s longstanding innovation in artificial intelligence, including advanced machine learning, pattern recognition, and real-time analytics. By combining these strengths, NEC has developed a cutting-edge fiber optic product- Fiber Optic Smart Sensing (FOSS).

Product Overview

NEC’s Fiber Optic Smart Sensing (FOSS) solution transforms standard optical fiber into a real-time sensing network—redefining how telecom and infrastructure operators manage, monitor, and protect their networks. FOSS leverages advanced Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technology to transmit laser pulses through the fiber and analyze backscattered light. This process detects physical disturbances—such as vibrations, cable movement, or environmental shifts—anywhere along the fiber route.

Key Benefits

Detect early signs of stress or damage along the fiber, enabling corrective action before costly service disruptions occur.

Preventative Maintenance

Map underground fiber routes and slack coil locations with GPS precision, streamlining expansions and validating outdated records.

Accurate Cable Mapping

Identify abnormal activity such as nearby excavation, helping prevent accidental or deliberate damage.

Network Anomaly Detection

After storms or earthquakes, FOSS rapidly locates fiber damage, supporting faster repairs and improved mean time to recovery (MTTR).

Disaster Response and Recovery

By unlocking sensing capabilities within existing telecom infrastructure, NEC FOSS empowers operators to increase technician capacity, improve their SLA compliance ratio, reduce vendor locate costs, and extend the value of their fiber investments.