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Market Forecasts for High-Speed and Access Networks
Sponsored by:
Lightwave e-Conference
Available on demandIn many ways, the explosion of high-bandwidth services to businesses and residences in the access space is one of the main drivers for increasing metro and core network speeds. The two markets are therefore closely aligned. Our joint keynote will include two presentations from Infonetics Research analysts.The first will be presented by Jeff Heynen, who will look at "The Future of FTTH/B." The... Learn more
Top Techniques & Tools for Overcoming High-Speed Optical Network Challenges
Sponsored by:
Anritsu Company, Lightwave e-Conference
Available on demandThe communications industry is faced with expanding bandwidth in the network’s core and the demand for faster data interconnects is resulting in extensive R&D into high-speed physical-layer circuits and devices. Manufacturers performing optical modulator testing are concerned with the physical manifestations of the communication channel including: the accuracy with which the photonic system... Learn more
Optical Internetworking Forum's 100G Activities
Sponsored by:
Lightwave e-Conference
Available on demandThe Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) has received plenty of attention for its attempt to create a supplier ecosystem for 100-Gbps technology based on dual-polarization quadrature phase-shift keying (QPSK) with coherent detection. But the effort requires more than just picking a modulation format. Joe Berthold, Vice President Network Architecture at Ciena and former OIF president, will review... Learn more
Beyond Triple Play—Alternative FTTx Services
Sponsored by:
Lightwave e-Conference
Available on demandThe value of FTTx architectures in bringing triple-play voice, video, and data services to residences and businesses is well documented. But at some point, the triple play won’t be enough to maintain competitive differentiation – and may not be enough to create a viable business model initially. Sanjay Patel, CTO, Wireline Networks Product Division of Alcatel-Lucent, will review how carriers are... Learn more
High-Speed Access Networks
Sponsored by:
Lightwave e-Conference
Available on demandStandards activity is well underway for 10-Gbps PONs, with initial 10G EPON specifications already ratified. GPON standards should follow in the near future. However, other approaches to next-generation access infrastructure have been both proposed and, in some cases, fielded. These include WDM-PON as well as the use of orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM). This session, featuring... Learn more
Speeding Deployments to MDUs with Plug and Play Architectures
Sponsored by:
ADC
Available on demandIn Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) environments, there is a tremendous incentive for building owners to choose an FTTP architecture if fiber network installers can be in and out of the building as quickly as the construction workers. Plug and play architectures speed the fiber installation process dramatically and this advantage is amplified when it comes to bringing fiber into new MDUs. Join us... Learn more
40G/100G Network Technology and Implementation
Sponsored by:
Anritsu Company
Available on demandA variety of modulation formats are being offered for 40G — and even more are under development for 100G. In this webcast, Lightwave Editorial Director and Associate Publisher Stephen Hardy reviews both current options and those on the drawing board, with an eye toward matching technologies to application requirements. Who Should Attend: Engineers and managers at communications carriers who... Learn more
40G/100G Market Trends
Sponsored by:
Anritsu Company
Available on demandAfter years of being "just around the corner," 40-Gbps technology has finally made its way into carrier networks. Now, 100-Gbps speeds are just around the same corner. Based on conversations with leading market research firms and his own analysis, Lightwave Editorial Director/Associate Publisher Stephen Hardy will discuss the market prospects for 40- and 100-Gbps platforms across a range of... Learn more
Test Strategies for 40G/100G Network Deployment
Sponsored by:
Monitoring Division, Inc. (mdi)
Available on demandThe potential deployment of 40- and 100-Gbps links carries significant challenges. These high-speed signals are more prone to chromatic dispersion and polarization mode dispersion. This increases the network measurement and monitoring burden for carriers, who must first determine if their links are robust enough to support such high-speed traffic, then monitor how well those links perform once... Learn more
Fiber Handling Essentials for Next Generation Networks
Sponsored by:
JDSU
Available on demandFiber connectors are widely known as the weakest and most problematic points in a network. The more connections there are in a network, the greater the potential for interruption caused by improper handling during installation, operation, expansion and maintenance. The recognition of the negative impact of poor fiber handling on network performance is bringing about the development and... Learn more
