Search results

This session will explore the current PON technologies being deployed as well as upcoming technologies including XG/XGS-PON, 10G-EPON, NG-PON2 and how you can successfully activate your next-gen customers with first-time-right. Speakers Gwenn Amice, Subject Matter Expert, EXFO Stephen Hardy , Editorial Director and Associate Publisher, Lightwave

400G transceivers: what’s your game plan? Whether you are equipping data centers to face the bandwidth boom driven by video or prepping your core and interconnect networks for 5G, the move to 400G is unavoidable. When it comes to transceivers, what’s in store as we move to 400G? Is it going to be QSFP-DD or OSFP? CFP8 or COBO? Or maybe all of them? In any case, you need a flexible testing plan in place as transceivers will continue to evolve, that’s guaranteed. This webinar guides you through the exciting changes happening right now in the world of 400G transceivers: Know your basics: wrap-up of the 400G ecosystem Get up to speed: recent innovations in terms of interfaces Pros and cons: deep dive into pluggable technologies (e.g., QSFP-DD, OSFP, CFP8 and COBO) Better safe than sorry: learn how a quick performance check can save you a lot of trouble Testing is more flexible than you think: discover an innovative approach to test 400G networks with multiple transceiver types Leverage EXFO’s expertise in working with NEMs, webscales, CSPs and transceiver manufacturers to get key insights into what lies ahead. Whichever path you choose, you can get there if you have the right support.

Working with cabling systems that feature multifiber push-on connectors (MPOs) is a new and potentially challenging endeavor for many technicians. That’s why understanding the importance of MPO connector cleanliness, polarity and continuity, as well as how to test each of these characteristics is crucial to ensuring optimal performance. This webinar will review the basic checks you need to make before turning up MPO-based fiber-optic cabling systems and explore each of the three tests in detail, including the potential risks of omitting any of them.

A wide range of solutions has been proposed by the industry to meet these requirements, and as a result, the data center optics market has become increasingly fragmented and challenging to navigate.  Supporting all these different reach, form factors, and lane technologies is especially challenging for transceiver vendors as well as test and measurement solution providers. Join EXFO and Fujitsu for this webinar to learn more about: What’s ahead for direct detect and coherent 100GbE, 200GbE, 400GbE, and beyond.  How flexible rate transceivers over flex grid networks including ROADMs are being used to economically increase capacity and groom DCI traffic. How flexible test and measurement solutions reduce operational complexity and future-proof capital investments. Who Should Attend DCOs, ICPs, Tier 1 and 2 service providers, cloud service providers, MSOs, government, datacom and DCI transceiver vendors, network equipment manufacturers. Financial analysts and the media are also encouraged to attend.   Free Report Everyone who registers for this webinar will receive a special report by Principal Research Analyst Timothy Munks from IHS Markit. A download link will be sent to you and the report will also be available to download from the live webinar console.   Key Topics for Discussion Testing and deployment of 400 GbE direct detect 400G ZR, ZR+ and embedded transceivers in DCI networks Flex grid ROADMs in DCI networks How flexible test and measurement solutions reduce operational complexity Answers to audience questions during live Q&A

5G is the buzz. Everyone involved in the large telecommunications ecosystem is developing, trialing, promising and dreaming about 5G networks. While this technology comes with great promises and applications, we seldom hear about the underlying physical network that will have to transport the data to the 5G radios. That’s right, the optical fiber network that has been installed and optimized for other applications (e.g., FTTx, Remote PHY) will now need to reach deeper with possibly more stringent requirements. What does 5G really mean for the network’s fiber foundation? What are the challenges and pitfalls to avoid? How can you make sure your fiber foundation is ready for the next generation of wireless communications? Key takeways: Which fiber architectures will support 5G? What are the new challenges to consider when deploying fiber for 5G networks? What will be the main testing criteria for each part of the 5G optical network? Speakers Jean-Sébastien Tassé, Product Line Manager, Optical Business Unit, EXFO Alan Breznick, Cable/Video Practice Leader, Light Reading

This webinar is in Spanish. La fibra se está haciendo más profunda en todas partes. Es un elemento facilitador clave para las próximas tecnologías 5G que necesitarán una base muy sólida. La alta densidad de despliegues de fibra en el futuro implica una gran cantidad de trabajos de campo subcontratados. El reto que supone la externalización es la reducción de la visibilidad y del control sobre la infraestructura de la red. ¿Cómo se mantendrá al tanto de todo en una época en la que necesita información valiosa para actuar rápidamente? Y esto es solo la punta del iceberg. La elevada rotación de la mano de obra está afectando a los expertos en el terreno. ¿Cómo mantener a los técnicos de primera línea actualizados sobre las recomendaciones necesarias a la hora de realizar pruebas en la fibra óptica? Descubra un nuevo enfoque de las pruebas que permitirá a los técnicos ir más allá al mismo tiempo que garantizan una base de fibra más fiable, y todo eso sin hacer que el banco quiebre, sino todo lo contrario, invirtiendo de forma inteligente en lo que equivale a un menor coste total de la propiedad. En este seminario web, aprenderá a: Acelerar las instalaciones sin comprometer la calidad ni incurrir en costes adicionales Mejorar las habilidades de los técnicos de primera línea y frenar la curva de aprendizaje Acelerar el retorno de la inversión a través de métodos de procedimientos más sencillos Obtenga una visibilidad real de la base de fibra de la red

This webinar will help you keep pace with this shift by unpacking the new vocabulary of digitization: network automation, SDN/NFV, AI, ML/DL, 5G, IoT, SON and other transformative technologies. Learn about market drivers, state-of-the-art solutions and key digital transformation enablers. Understand operator plans, strategies and modern scale-out network architectures to support the transformation of business processes, network operations and ultimately lowering/saving total cost of ownership (TCO). Who Should Attend Service providers, hyper-scalers, enterprises, system integrators, and application developers. Financial analysts and the press are also encouraged to attend. Free Report Everyone who registers for this webinar will receive a special report by Technology Fellow Stéphane Téral. A download link will be sent to you and the report will also be available to download from the live webinar console. Key Topics for Discussion What 5G means for digital transformation The importance and challenges of network virtualization/cloudification How to make the most of analytics and automation in operations and CEM Lessons learned from innovative operators providing network visibility, control and security Answers to audience questions during live Q&A Speakers Stéphane Téral, Technology Fellow, Telecommunications, IHS Markit | Technology, now a part of Informa Tech Murali Gandluru, VP of Product Management, Arrcus Konstantinos Stavropoulos, Ph.D., Solution Marketing Lead, EXFO Allen Tatara, Senior Manager, Webinar Events, IHS Markit | Technology, now a part of Informa Tech (Moderator)

With 5G, more data than ever before—exponentially more—will need to move at faster rates, more reliably and with extremely low latency than previously imagined. With such high expectations, there’s big pressure on the transport network to get 5G transformation done right. So how does that all break down for fronthaul, midhaul and backhaul networks and what are the fundamental technologies required for emerging 5G services? This 2-part webinar series will delve into new requirements and relevant challenges inherent in an evolving transport network, as well as address test parameters to measure critical performance criteria for latency, capacity and throughput.     Part 1: Enabling new 5G services: Key technology requirements and challenges for transport networks Part 1 of the webinar series will provide deeper insights into the new technical requirements and challenges faced by network operators as legacy/4G transport infrastructure will be required to coexist with 5G. We will cover emerging technologies such as eCPRI/xRAN, Ethernet-based fronthaul, time-sensitive networking (TSN), as well as new capabilities including functional split options and network slicing. We will also explore how new 5G deployments will have a significant impact on the underlying transport infrastructure.

With 5G, more data than ever before—exponentially more—will need to move at faster rates, more reliably and with extremely low latency than previously imagined. With such high expectations, there’s big pressure on the transport network to get 5G transformation done right. So how does that all break down for fronthaul, midhaul and backhaul networks and what are the fundamental technologies required for emerging 5G services? This 2-part webinar series will delve into new requirements and relevant challenges inherent in an evolving transport network, as well as address test parameters to measure critical performance criteria for latency, capacity and throughput.     Part 2: 5G best practices: fiber readiness, CPRI/eCPRI fronthaul transport link validation and more! Part 2 of the webinar series will dive into specific 4G and 5G use cases addressing emerging technologies in fronthaul and backhaul networks. We will cover proven testing best practices that ensure transport and radio equipment are properly installed, configured and maintained – while making sure key QoS performance requirements are being met.

Yes, the wait is over. Following a number of commercial launches, 5G is now here. And, with more launches planned, we are getting close to the 5G promise of exciting new services and innovative business models. Or are we? For many, 5G will not be “truly” 5G (and will not deliver on its promise) without its key differentiating feature: end-to-end network slicing. For others, the argument has more of an evolutionary nature. In other words, 5G needs to start from somewhere and gradually evolve to realize its full potential. Either way, there are challenges for service providers who are deploying or plan to deploy 5G. Some significant challenges have been identified or confirmed in practice during initial rollouts, which have also been a great learning opportunity for the 5G ecosystem. Attend this webinar and learn about: Alternative 5G definitions, and what 5G actually is Current and planned deployments of 5G worldwide Key challenges in deploying 5G The right 5G approach, based also on initial 5G deployments This webinar focuses on the 5G plans and deployments of leading service providers. Main highlights from 5G conference events in June, such as 5G World and Valencia 5G Week, will also be shared. Join us for a lively discussion and take the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A session at the end of the webinar.