High-level design partner for Orange: WKF Engineering expands into Wallonia
After an exciting negotiation period, we are proud to announce that WKF Engineering has been selected as a premium partner for the high-level design of Orange Belgium’s new fiber optic network. The international telecom giant wants to provide fiber connections to up to 66% of Belgium by 2040, with a primary focus on Brussels and Wallonia. This means that WKF Engineering will officially be operating throughout Belgium. Our ambition is paying off, and it feels great!
Meticulous designs as the foundation of the fiber network
As a design expert, WKF Engineering is proud to put its weight behind Orange Belgium’s ambitious fiber roll-out. We will support the telecom player with highly detailed studies and network schematics, taking their network topology and design rules into account and providing them with all essential information. Based on that, Orange Belgium can perform accurate cost calculations, which can be used to select construction partners and draft a budget.
“Our partnership with Orange Belgium—a subsidiary of one of the largest telecom providers in Europe—represents a significant validation of our expertise. Supporting Orange Belgium in achieving its ambitious goals in Belgium is an incredible opportunity. Our designs serving as the foundation for their fiber network roll-out is an additional signal that we are on the right track.”
– Frederik Verstraete, COO of WKF Engineering
Custom software thanks to our IQGeo expertise
In addition to developing high-level designs, WKF Engineering will also play a key role in optimising the software Orange Belgium uses for its network design. We are collaborating with IQGeo to that end. As IQGeo’s Certified Automated Planning & Design Partner, we have in-depth expert knowledge and can offer advanced solutions for efficient network deployments. Together, we ensure that the IQGeo Comsof software fits Orange Belgium’s specific needs perfectly, allowing all their partners to benefit from it optimally.
“The combination of WKF Engineering’s technical know-how and their recognised partnership with IQGeo makes them a valuable partner for Orange Belgium. Their expertise and innovative approach allow us to further refine and optimise our software, resulting in a more efficient fiber network, enhanced performance and flexible and future-proof infrastructure.” – Philippe Toussaint, Chief Technology Officer at Orange Belgium
Building the digital future of Wallonia and Brussels together
The planned roll-out of the fiber network by Orange Belgium is a crucial step in the further digitalisation of Wallonia and Brussels, driven by growing demand from end users for fast and stable connectivity. WKF Engineering and Orange Belgium look forward to a successful collaboration that will contribute to resilient and future-proof fiber networks.
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