PTCL Research Report

Contents Page Number

1. INTRODUCTION 2

1.1 Topic chosen and its context 3
1.2 Reasons for choosing the topic 3
1.3 Aims and objectives of the report 4

2. INFORMATION GATHERING 5

2.1 Sources used and reasons for their use 6
2.2 Methods used to gather information 6

3. ANALYSIS 8

3.1 Fiber-optic technology 9
3.2 Fiber-optic applications 10
3.3 Transmission history 10
3.4 Fiber-optics emergence 11
3.5 Transmission system in Pakistan 12
3.6 Transition from microwave to optical fiber system 13
3.7 On-going optical fiber project 14
3.8 Improvements 14

4. CONCLUSIONS 15

4.1 The success factor of an organisation 16
4.2 Fiber-optic technology, a success factor 16
4.3 Impact on Pakistan Telecommunication Industry 16
4.4 An overview 17

5. ANNEXURES 18

6.1 Annexure-I Telephone line growth 19
6.2 Annexure-II Telephone revenue growth 20

6. BIBLIOGRAPHY 21

We are living in privileged times. The world has witnessed so much that the scientific and technological development that has taken place is just phenomenal. Knowledge has not grown; it has exploded (Mr. Saifuddin Adeeb, 2000).

1.1 TOPIC CHOSEN AND ITS CONTEXT

The topic I have chosen for my research and analysis project is

“An analysis of how the application of technology can contribute to an organisation’s efficiency and/or effectiveness.”

Events are taking place every fraction of a second. In human history no other invention has the kind of potential and influence for human welfare and development as information technology has. Technology especially the information technology is a blessing for humankind if its proper application towards the betterment of humanity is ensured. It should be used for further advancement