Evolutions in Data Center Interconnect
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Summary
With the data center interconnect market growing at 40% or more, DCI remains the fastest growing part of the optical network. While AI is putting pressure on optical transport networks, the power and space intensity of the enhanced computing infrastructure underpinning AI is resulting in modular distributed data centers being deployed in more diverse locations than ever before. While bandwidth is growing rapidly, increases in total fiber capacity have largely plateaued. So, where do we go from here?
In this webinar, we’ll examine the optical networking opportunities and challenges shaping the next generation of DCI and AI data center connectivity including:
· Data center needs and priorities
· Connectivity delivery and operationalization
· Evolutions and deployment considerations for spectrum expansion and multi-fiber utilization
· Evolutions in optical line systems including multi-rail (multi-fiber) solutions
· Evolutions in optical engines including efficient engines that maximize fiber capacity
· The impact of 400ZR/ZR+, 800ZR/ZR+, OpenZR+, and emerging 1.6T coherent optics on traditional DCI and scale-across networks
· The role of OpenROADM, IP-over-DWDM and router-hosted coherent optics in simplifying DCI architectures
· Network performance (SLA or verification) and latency challenges across hybrid Metro/long-haul cloud environments
· New fiber technologies including multi-core and hollow core
Moderated by Sean Buckley, editor in chief of Lightwave, this webinar will feature three optical industry leaders whose companies are actively pursuing, deploying and operationalizing DCI opportunities:
- Suzie O’Meara, VP, business operations at Midco
- Tim Doiron, VP, solution marketing at Nokia
- Daniel Gonzalez, senior manager and field application engineer at Anritsu
Speakers
Tim Dorion
Vice President, Solutions Marketing
Nokia
Tim Doiron is Vice President, Solution Marketing at Nokia, where he leads a global team focused on
innovative optical networking solutions.
Tim brings more than 30 years of networking and telecommunications experience across business and
technical organizations, including roles in marketing, product management, and engineering in executive
and managerial roles at vendor and service provider companies, including Infinera, Coriant, Tellabs, ARRIS,
Cadant, Ericsson, and AT&T Mobility. Tim was also a Principal Analyst at ACG Research. Tim is a frequent
speaker at industry conferences and has authored numerous articles. He holds an MBA from Webster
University, an M.S. in electrical engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and a
B.S. in electrical engineering from Southern Illinois University. He also holds eight patents and is a member
of IEEE and Optica.
Suzie O'Meara
Vice President of Business Operations
Midco
Suzie O'Meara serves as Vice President of Business Operations at Midco, where she leads the operational strategy and teams that support the end-to-end business client lifecycle, including Sales Engineering, Carrier Relations, Business Optimization, Fulfillment, and Client Care. With more than two decades of experience in telecommunications, technology, strategic account management, and operational leadership, she brings a customer-centric perspective to network infrastructure and connectivity solutions. Suzie works closely with carriers, technology partners, and clients to deliver scalable connectivity solutions that support business growth and evolving network demands.
Daniel Gonzalez
Sr. Field Application Engineer Manager
Anritsu
Daniel Gonzalez is an accomplished Telecommunications Engineer with over 25 years of expertise in digital and optical transport testing. Currently serving as the Senior Field Application Engineer Manager at Anritsu, he leads a technical team supporting high speed digital and optical test solutions. A recognized expert in optical transport networks, Daniel has been instrumental in driving the deployment of Anritsu’s Network Master series, empowering operators to conduct precise evaluations across AWS, KVM, and cloud-accessible environments. He is an active member of the IEEE Communications Society and the Ethernet Alliance High-Speed Networking Sub-Committee.
Moderator
Sean Buckley
Editor in Cheif
Lightwave
Sean is responsible for establishing and executing the editorial strategy of Lightwave across its website, email newsletters, events, and other information products.
