Webinars

Webinars are free educational seminars that are accessed over the Internet. You can register for upcoming Webinars or view archived presentations via the links below.

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Upcoming Webinars

Date	Title (click for details)
10/16/2008	Building Optical Networks for Tier-2 Operators (hosted by Light Reading) Length: 1 hour Host: Neil Hollingum, Independent Analyst, Light Reading The RBOCs and PTTs get most of the attention, but smaller Tier 2 and Tier 3 operators are struggling with a lot of the same network migration issues as the big operators, including traffic migration from circuit to packet, rolling out FTTx architectures, IPTV and VOD, and expanding Ethernet services. This Webinar will look at how next-generation optical networks can serve these operators, highlighting where their needs are different than those of the big operators. Register now!
10/16/2008	Ethernet SLAs: Delivering Business-Class Data and Voice Services (hosted by Telecommunications Online) Moderated by: Erin Dunne, Director of Research Services, Vertical Systems Group Speaker: Charlie Baker, Director, Product Management, EXFO Service Assurance Ethernet Service Providers are offering SLAs (Service Level Agreements) in response to customer demand for business-class network performance guarantees. SLAs are particularly essential for enterprises converging data and voice applications that have different traffic characteristics (e.g., delay-sensitive VoIP, real-time video, FTP traffic, etc.). This Webinar+PodProfiles session examines the customer requirements for Ethernet SLAs and explores real world Carrier Ethernet implementations that ensure business-class service delivery. Register now!
10/21/2008	Triple-Play Testing: Perfecting IPTV QoS (hosted by Light Reading) Length: 1 hour Host: Andy Bray, Independent Analyst, Light Reading While a triple-play is vital for the continued viability of many telcos, they are venturing into uncharted territory with the addition of IPTV and VOD services to their portfolios. They need to know whether the network can provide the quality of service for IPTV/VOD as well as perform application-level testing for multicast (IPTV) and unicast (VOD) streams. Tests have to be run, not just in a simulated environment, but also in the real world if telcos are to reduce the possibility of customer churn. Register now!
12/2/2008	End-to-End Ethernet Service Level Agreements (hosted by Light Reading) As competition heats up in next-generation Ethernet and IP/MPLS VPN services markets, operators are under greater pressure to differentiate their offerings. Many have identified the ability to offer end-to-end service level agreements as a high priority. This webinar explores the latest trends in carrier Ethernet services management and how OAM and other technology advances are enabling operators to deliver robust SLAs that can meet the needs of even the most demanding end users.
12/9/2008	Session Border Control 2.0 (hosted by Light Reading) This webinar examines the state of Session Border Control (SBC) in current networks and analyzes potential new roles the SBC could assume in the flat IP world of 4G networks

Recorded Webinars

Date	Title (click for details)
9/30/2008	Enhancing Ethernet Services: Making the Shift to Dynamic Traffic Management (hosted by Light Reading) Length: 1 hour Host: Stan Hubbard, Senior Analyst, Heavy Reading While relatively few enterprises enjoy advanced traffic management today, many say they are looking forward to using more dynamic traffic management to increase their ability to adapt to changing communication requirements. This Webinar examines the latest carrier Ethernet technologies that enable operators to deliver services with hierarchic/dynamic quality of service (QOS). This capability permits managed bandwidth and prioritization on a per-subscriber basis down to individual applications. Go to MyEXFO and watch the replay!
7/3/2008	Preparing to upgrade your network to 40 Gbit/s transmission Length: 35 minutes Speaker: Francis Audet, Senior Product Manager, EXFO Mike Andrews, Technical Sales Specialists, EXFO Most existing optical networks have already been tested for link loss, optical return loss and splice quality. With an increasing bit rate, other parameters will need to be tested. Chromatic dispersion and polarization mode dispersion measurements will be essential to successfully meet next-generation bandwidth requirements. Also, optical routes using low-water-peak fiber will most likely need to be tested for spectral response. With this in mind, this comprehensive webinar covers topics such as: Required bandwidth Typical pains Dispersion: the biggest danger Facts on dispersion 40 Gbit/s speeds Bandwidth: the other danger ROADM issues Available solutions Test plan Go to MyEXFO and watch the replay!
1/31/2008	Testing Carrier Ethernet (hosted by Light Reading) Length: 1 hour Speaker: Bruno Giguere, Member of Technical Staff, EXFO, Brix Networks and Fluke Networks Presented and moderated by: Simon Sherrington, Independent Analyst, Light Reading Watch how EXFO's NQMSfiber and AFO’s OSPInSight combine to improve the efficiency of your network maintenance operations while achieving substantial savings in troubleshooting and monitoring tasks. Go to MyEXFO and watch the replay!
12/11/2007	Reduce MTTR with monitoring and mapping combo Length: 1 hour Mike Andrews, System Sales Specialist (EXFO) Randy Anderson, VP Data Services (AFO) Watch how EXFO's NQMSfiber and AFO’s OSPInSight combine to improve the efficiency of your network maintenance operations while achieving substantial savings in troubleshooting and monitoring tasks. Go to MyEXFO and watch the replay!
4/17/2007	New OTDR Testing Solutions: Simpler and Faster Length: 1 hour Speaker: Vincent Racine, Product Specialist, EXFO Looking to speed up fiber testing and diagnostics? Find out how EXFO's new OTDR offering can help you save time in the field and at the office as well as achieve consistency in your test results. NEW — AXS-110 handheld OTDRs for singlemode AND multimode testing in one unit, with exceptional 0.8 m event dead zone. NEW — E-series OTDR modules for all the required versatility in a single OTDR with both short dead zones AND high dynamic range values NEW — FastReporter data post-processing software, a one-stop solution for all your optical-layer test applications We will present all the key capabilities and interfaces that will enable you to make your OTDR testing, post-processing and reporting procedures easier: Results at a glance and easy assessment of link status Fastest setup and acquisition time Automatic analysis and macrobend finder Powerful batch processing for file documentation at the office Pass/fail threshold settings for an entire project in one step Live OTDR cable templating for consistent data management and comparison Go to MyEXFO and watch the replay!
2/21/2007	FTB-200 Compact Platform New Software Functionalities Length: 1 hour Speaker: Mario Simard, Product Manager, EXFO EXFO’s expanded software package for the FTB-200 is designed for boosting OTDR testing efficiency—whether for multimode or singlemode applications, from FTTH/PON to long-haul networks. This webinar demonstrates the FTB-200 Compact Platform’s new value-added functionalities, key software capabilities, and interfaces that will enable you to make your OTDR testing procedure even easier: Results at a glance ─ reading key end results and pinpointing faulty elements has never been simpler! Fully compatible with other major OTDR brands New FaultFinder mode New zoom functions New way to view the trace that eases technicians’ daily tasks Enhanced template mode More efficient event-table management And more… Go to MyEXFO and watch the replay!
11/7/2006	40 Gbit/s: Higher Speed, New Challenges Length: 1 hour Speaker: Francis Audet, Senior Product Manager, EXFO The industry is rapidly switching to 40 Gbit/s technology to meet increasing speed and bandwidth demands. To succeed in this new reality, you need the right information to meet the challenges that will arise. With this in mind, we’re proposing a comprehensive webinar covering topics such as: New challenges: 40 Gbit/s vs. 10 Gbit/s Different modulation formats (compared to NRZ) Dispersion: CD, PMD and second-order PMD issues DWDM with co-propagating 40 Gbit/s and 10 Gbit/s transmission Raman amplification, advantages and impacts Multipath interference Go to MyEXFO and watch the replay!
10/26/2006	New Developments in FTTx - Optimized Fiber Length: 1 hour Speaker: Ryan Chappell, Fiber Business Manager - North America, Draka Mario Simard, Product Manager, EXFO As fiber infrastructure pushes deeper to the home and business, there is more real-world exposure, more bending and handling - with less experienced installers. This roundtable discusses key FTTx fiber application issues, lessons learned from FTTH deployments and long-term OSP studies, and what makes an ideal FTTx fiber. Learn about the latest trends in FTTx-optimized fibers, including three generations of bend-tolerant fibers and recent standards activities for G.smx-type fibers. EXFO will help you understand the differences by presenting real test results comparing a variety of fiber types currently available - how these differences affect FTTx costs, and what potential they hold for reducing the FTTx footprint and complexity. Presented by Lightwave Europe Go to MyEXFO and watch the replay!
6/14/2006	An Essential Gigabit Ethernet Webinar Length: 1 hour The industry has witnessed Gigabit Ethernet’s rapid rise to the top as one of the essential technologies for access, metro and wide-area networks. You need to implement efficient testing strategies to assess performance and service integrity. But do you have the tools and know-how? Topics covered include: Gigabit Ethernet used in service-provider networks The criteria that define an SLA Deploying a test infrastructure that validates the performance of Ethernet networks The benefits of a Gigabit Ethernet infrastructure and its impact on revenues Go to MyEXFO and watch the replay!