Ovum optical networking analyst Ron Kline offers his views on how robust the 100G market will be in 2013 in this interview with Lightwave Editorial Director Stephen Hardy. He also discusses whether there is still room to differentiate through innovation, what to expect for 100G prices, and how vendors and carriers will use today’s 100G technology to set the stage for even higher data rates in the future.

Stephen Hardy | Editorial Director and Associate Publisher
Stephen Hardy has covered fiber optics for more than 15 years, and communications and technology for more than 30 years. He is responsible for establishing and executing Lightwave's editorial strategy across its digital magazine, website, newsletters, research and other information products. He has won multiple awards for his writing.
Contact Stephen to discuss:
- Contributing editorial material to the Web site or digital magazine
- The direction of a digital magazine issue, staff-written article, or event
- Lightwave editorial attendance at industry events
- Arranging a visit to Lightwave's offices
- Coverage of announcements
- General questions of an editorial nature