Date: February 16, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. ET/4 p.m. GMT

Digital traffic is now the norm, thanks to the growing popularity of video, data, and voice over IP services. That means networks must be optimized for packet traffic. Whether your network is based on legacy technology, older generations of digital technology, or both, this webcast will show you how to evolve your infrastructure to meet both today’s and tomorrow’s needs.

Presentation #1: The Basic Elements of Packet-Optical Transport (Cyan)
Packet-optical transport can combine several elements, particularly platforms that enable carriers to build a bridge between packet-friendly networks and legacy networks and services. The importance of tying these elements together in a way that promotes efficient planning and provisioning will also be discussed.

Presentation #2: The Role of the Router (Juniper)
Routers naturally have an important role to play in packet transport. The efficient use of router ports is a key to keeping packet traffic moving in an economical way.  Discussion on PTX and label switched routing

Presentation #3: The Agile Network Core Enables Packet Transport Efficiency (ADVA)
Agile networks have long been promised, but have remained just out of reach – until now. New technologies make network agility a reality, which enables smooth interworking between the optical and routing layers.

Presentation #4: Evolving the Test Ecosystem for Packet-Optical Transport (Bruno Giguere, EXFO)
Packet-optical transport has been around for a while, and we are now entering the next-generation of the technologies used in P-OTS. This presentation will cover the latest advancement in P-OTS and show the evolution from the first generation. As a test ecosystem was created to address the technologies found in P-OTS, we will see the impact of P-OTS 2.0 on this test environment.