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5G wireless broadband is here. It is the latest advance in cellular technology. 5G offers greater capacity, higher data rates and much lower latency. And it will enable further innovations—such as the internet of things (IoT) and network slicing— to create a smarter, more connected world. 5G development has been well underway for some time and many companies have already introduced early versions of 5G devices, applications and networks. However, it may still take a few years before we see the full potential and benefits of 5G. How can operators make sure they deliver the 5G experience to their customers and take full advantage of new revenue streams? How can they guarantee the performance of these new services and applications? In this webinar, we’ll tackle those questions and more. Join us to learn about key 5G trends, technologies and requirements such as: 5G architectures: how the network is changing to adapt to next-gen technologies 5G new radio, millimeter wave, massive MIMO and beamforming Important testing and performance monitoring requirements Internet of things (IoT): examples like the smart farm will be discussed

FTTH (fiber to the home) rollout continues to be a hot topic as customers demand more bandwidth, whether it’s to support smart TVs, video/OTT streaming, multi-screens or home businesses. This FTTH rollout comes with new challenges and issues that will surface during construction, activation and maintenance of the networks. For those that are new to the market or simply require a refresher, we’re pleased to offer a series of must-attend educational webinars covering FTTH best practice. Our first webinar will cover the basics of fiber to the home, address its challenges and provide tips to help technicians or managers ride the wave of this key transformation while reaping its financial rewards. Watch your inbox for more information on the next webinar in the series, which will cover troubleshooting best practices.

This webinar is in Italian Dopo aver discusso e dimostrato le basi dell’introduzione dell’FTTH nella prima parte, in questa seconda parte della serie ci concentreremo sull’attivazione dei clienti finali e sulla risoluzione dei problemi. Saranno evidenziati problemi o errori tipici che possono emergere nel livello fisico e / o di trasporto della rete. Verranno inoltre presentati strumenti di misurazione per l’attivazione dei clienti finali per portare a termine la connessione senza problemi né bisogno di una seconda visita. I partecipanti impareranno a individuare facilmente gli errori e i problemi più comuni che possono emergere durante il ciclo di vita di una rete FTTH.

This webinar is in Italian L’introduzione dell’FTTH (fiber to the home)è un tema di grande attualità, legato alla crescente domanda da parte dei clienti di una maggiore larghezza di banda, che sia per supportare le smart TV, lo streaming di video/OTT, multischermi o il lavoro da casa. La diffusione dell’FTTH porta con sé nuove sfide e problematiche che emergono durante le fasi di costruzione, attivazione e manutenzione delle reti. Per tutti coloro che sono da poco entrati nel settore, o che necessitano semplicemente di un ripasso, siamo lieti di poter offrire questa serie di webinar di formazione irrinunciabili sulle migliori pratiche legate all’FTTH. Il nostro primo webinar sarà incentrato sulle basi della fiber to the home, affrontandone le problematiche e offrendo consigli per aiutare tecnici e manager a gestire al meglio quest’importante cambiamento e sfruttare al massimo i suoi benefici economici. Tenete d’occhio la vostra casella di posta elettronica: vi arriveranno ulteriori informazioni sul secondo webinar della serie, incentrato sulle migliori pratiche di risoluzione problemi.

Timing and synchronization (T&S) are becoming a hot topic for 5G network rollouts. Learn why timing is so critical in these networks and how proactive testing will play an important role in ensuring timing and synchronization requirements are met. Key takeaways: 5G services leading the way for new T&S requirements and technologies Key T&S challenges that 5G brings The ever-evolving 5G transport network – why timing becomes critical Standards and test applications to ensure reliable high bandwidth services

As networks evolve to 5G, automation is becoming a much talked about topic. But how does automation come into play in the context of validating transceivers, supporting service activation and qualifying network elements, in both the lab and field environments? This webinar will help you understand the benefits of automation, more specifically, how it empowers technicians—both in the lab and in the field—to close out their day-to-day tasks with speed and accuracy. Key takeaways: Why it’s important to automate repetitive and complex tasks What are the proper steps to automate testing processes How to automate the most basic to the more complex testing features using EXFO test equipment

After the basics of the FTTH rollout in Part 1 have been discussed and demonstrated, in Part 2 of the series we will deal with end customer activation and troubleshooting. Typical problems or errors that can occur on the physical and / or transport layer of the network are highlighted. Furthermore, measuring devices for end customer activation are shown in order to carry out the connection without problems and to avoid a second visit. Participants will learn how to easily find the most common mistakes and problems that can occur during the life of an FTTH network.

With the introduction of 5G, NFV, SD-WAN, operators are looking for more precise and accurate tools to ensure carrier-grade performance. The working group of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) on IP Performance and Metrics has developed the RFC-5357 called Two-Way Active Measurement Protocol (TWAMP). The TWAMP protocol is a standards-based and highly effective performance monitoring process that expands upon the One-Way Active Measurement Protocol (OWAMP) specification with the addition of the performance measurement of round-trip and two-way metrics for IP-based networks. Is TWAMP capable of bringing value for existing and future network deployment? Can it gather accurate performance statistics that truly reflect the end-to-end performance of any IP service? This webinar will walk you through the TWAMP test and explore various use cases of real-time active monitoring using TWAMP. Important threshold metrics and requirements will also be discussed. Key takeaways: How TWAMP can be used to monitor end-to-end performance How TWAMP testing brings value to your virtualization How TWAMP testing can help find and fix intermittent problems

To keep pace with bandwidth demands, network operators are supporting higher transmission rates and upgrading both the network capacity and the number of transport links. 10Gbp/s metro network links are now being upgraded to 100Gbp/s links to support IoT, big data, Cloud and 5G services. It is becoming imperative to understand the impact of 100G Ethernet transport in the metropolitan area network, the challenges of new optical interfaces and most importantly how to implement the right testing processes to deliver flawless quality of service (QoS). In this webinar, we will focus on testing examples using an advanced solution that integrates EXFO's unique flexible Open Transceiver System. Key takeaways: Understanding the evolution of the optical interface 100G technology review: What's out there in terms of transceivers? 100G Ethernet testing simplicity using the iSAM application An overview of OTU4 testing use cases Transceiver validation and testing considerations using the iOptics application

The increasing demand for anytime, anywhere connectivity is stretching network bandwidth limits and the fiber network must be ready to support this greater density of information. In recent years, fiber optic transmitter technology has evolved, pushing the boundaries of the impossible to the possible via smaller, faster, cheaper transceivers. But what about the fiber itself? Is the bandwidth that fiber can support infinite? The obvious answer is “no”. In fact, even singlemode fiber has significant limitations in the form of dispersion, namely chromatic dispersion (CD) and polarization mode dispersion (PMD) and induced nonlinear effects (NLE). This webinar will equip you with the much-needed insight for making more informed decisions on when to test CD and PMD. Key takeaways: Understanding the nature and effects of CD, PMD and NLE through graphical interpretation Best practices for complete fiber characterization, with focus on CD and PMD Understanding the impact of CD and PMD on next-generation transceivers throughout the network