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Evolving network requirements are driving an expansion of use cases that can benefit from coherent optical technology. This is ushering in a new era of pluggable coherent optical technology with 100 – 400Gb/s capacity, support for various interoperable transport standards and a wide variety of client payloads. At the same time, the options for pluggable client optical transceivers are also broadening with respect to form factor, client rates and types. At the nexus of these trends are transport and router platforms utilizing both client pluggable optics and coherent pluggable optics to support a range of different applications. These systems will leverage the capabilities of this new generation of multi-rate coherent pluggables to enable features like modularity, pay-as-you-grow, interoperability and flexibility. In this webinar, we explore: Some of the challenges posed in realizing these coherent pluggables and where they will be used in networks How these new pluggable coherent optics will coexist in the network alongside common client interface pluggables How validation and testing of end-to end client traffic will be managed The need for proper test tools to ensure efficient deployment in networks Who should attend? Network operators, data center operators, equipment manufacturers, component manufacturers and others looking to gain insight into the applications for pluggable coherent optical technology, the innovation behind them and how traffic testing and validation will be managed in networks with these new solutions.

Within a data center environment, a cross connect cabling plant offers a variety of benefits. Most importantly it involves a dedicated patching area that makes moves, adds and changes easier to manage. The patching area isolates mission critical active equipment, so there is less risk of disrupting live circuits while servicing the patch panels. Additionally, cross connects to carriers and cloud providers can also save money, improve reliability, and add versatility to their network. Cross connects require more cabling, and as such, the proliferation of patch cords in a cross connect topology becomes a critical concern. As fiber counts rise, a good cable management strategy is imperative. At the same time, during the installation of the cable management system and throughout its life cycle, it is important to follow testing best practices to ensure everything is working as planned and avoid costly reworks. In this webinar, EXFO and CommScope join forces to discuss the latest trends in cross connect cabling for data center architectures, as well as testing and troubleshooting best practices to improve efficiency—making expansion and upgrades faster and more reliable. Key takeaways: Cross connect cabling benefits Characteristics of cable management systems Best practices to ensure first-time-right deployments Testing & troubleshooting techniques

Photonic integrated circuits (PIC) are the technology currently deployed to tackle the bandwidth stress taking place in the transceiver industry. This stress is due to ever-increasing performance demands and costs pressures experienced by data centers and 5G applications. Transceiver vendors need to test and churn out thousands of transceivers per day. To save time during the manufacturing process, while guaranteeing quality, testing solutions must be both extremely fast and reliable. EXFO’s unique end-to-end transceiver testing solution enables the characterization of transceivers on the electrical-side, client-side and optical-side of manufactured units. This webcast reviews the current challenges and testing best-practices when designing, manufacturing and validating PIC-based transceivers from 25G to 400G. Key takeaways: What are the current challenges of testing and validating PIC-based transceivers? What are the various compliance tests required for next-gen transceivers, from single components to packaged product? What solutions does EXFO offer to optimize transceiver qualification?

As Internet Content Providers (ICPs) look to quickly upgrade their data centers, the transition from 100G to 400G transceivers has gained momentum. The demand for cloud services is driving the need for increased bandwidth and thus 400G. This webinar will provide an overview of 400G technology inside the data center. We will cover the key factors driving 400G adoption, data center requirements and challenges facing suppliers. We will also explore testing use cases and scenarios for the post-400G environment. Join us to gain valuable insights for strategic planning and navigation of new technology deployments. Who Should Attend Transceiver and optical components manufacturers, network equipment manufacturers, and ICPs. Financial analysts and the media are also encouraged to attend. Free Report Everyone who registers for this webinar will receive a special report by Senior Principal Analyst Lisa Huff. 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 Obtain a market overview of 400G and the latest developments inside the data center Identify the network requirements and key drivers of 400G adoption Explore 400G use cases and best practices Assess and understand the testing challenges and solutions for 400G Answers to audience questions during live Q&A Speakers Lisa Huff, Senior Principal Analyst, Optical Components, Omdia Jean-Marie Vilain, Product Line Manager, EXFO Praful Lalchandani, Senior Director, Product Management, Juniper Networks Allen Tatara, Senior Manager, Webinar Events, Omdia (Moderator)

Has 5G made mobile radio access a hot topic of discussion again? Perhaps. Is the radio access network (RAN) attracting more attention because of architectural changes, especially those required by network virtualization/cloudification and the move to open (non-monolithic) architectures? Maybe. Whichever the case, mobile RAN has been evolving for a number of years, gradually taking a multifaceted new—effectively “hybrid”—form (including but not limited to “physical” and “virtual” or “cloud” RAN). This has also impacted RAN-related challenges. In fact, many challenges are similar to those encountered in the past (e.g., spectrum availability). Some have become more complex (e.g., RAN optimization). Some are due to the different nature of supported use cases. And there are also new (e.g., fiber and cloud network infrastructure) challenges following the RAN disaggregation and the adoption of IT concepts. So, if we consider all challenges—and benefits—together, are we now better or worse off with the new RAN? Key takeaways: What the new RAN looks like, and what its description as “hybrid” means What the main benefits and key challenges are for the new (hybrid) RAN What major network operators have been doing to address these key challenges Our webinar is based on mobile industry experience and engagements with leading network operators worldwide. Join us for a lively discussion, ask questions in the Q&A session and decide if the new (hybrid) RAN is a “beauty” or a “beast”!

Each home, school or business has different requirements when it comes to upstream and downstream broadband speeds over fiber—from basic to ultra-fast. To deliver the right speed to the right customer, service providers are deploying both next-generation (XG/XGS-PON, 10G-EPON and NG-PON2) and legacy (GPON/EPON) passive optical local area networks (PONs) by overlaying multiple new wavelengths on existing fibers. This poses a new challenge for field technicians as each stage of the network lifecycle—deployment, activation and troubleshooting—may require different test tools and techniques. This webinar examines the latest trends in PON technologies and the best practices in testing and troubleshooting them efficiently. Key takeaways: Legacy and next-gen PON networks: the new challenges How to make sure your MoPs meet deployment requirements New troubleshooting techniques Best practices to ensure first-time-right deployments

Video represents a critical opportunity for many operators. More than half of them now associate revenue with OTT video, or plan to do so within the next year. And why not? Video makes up 65% of today’s network traffic, and will exceed 90% in 5G networks by 2024. But failing to deliver a good video Quality-of-Experience could be costly. Operators know that poor video QoE is the leading driver of network-related churn. The trouble is, fixing quality issues is still a stubbornly difficult task, especially since half of the problems originate outside of operator networks and thus are out of their control. With the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating the use of video, flawless video experiences have become a baseline expectation, especially as 5G comes online. Failure to properly manage QoE will impact operators’ ability to capitalize on the opportunity that video presents. In this webinar, Light Reading’s Alan Breznick will discuss these issues in depth with Gorkem Yigit, lead analyst for the Cloud Infrastructure Strategies and Media Platforms at research firm Analysys Mason, and Ken Gold, Director of Test, Monitoring and Analytics Solutions at EXFO.

FTTH, FWA, 5G… As technologies converge in the field, the race to fibre densification has started with its rules: service providers have to accelerate rollouts to monetise the fastest while contractors must meet ROI by delivering on time without compromising on quality. To win the fiber race while ensuring a rock-solid network foundation, everyone is asking the following questions. How to get more jobs done? What visibility can I get? How to minimise truck rolls? What to invest in? This webinar will take on these questions and challenge current testing approaches, exposing their impact on both pace and quality of massive fibre deployments. Doing the job right the first time has never been so critical, and we will see how a simple proactive approach can become the make-or-break factor. Key takeaways: Fibre densification challenges during deployment, operations and maintenance (O&M) Accelerating rollouts without incurring costs or compromising quality Opportunities emerging in O&M Achieving ROI through leaner methods of procedures

With the evolution of the technologies deployed in the field over past years (e.g., Remote-PHY, 5G, C-RAN, Remote-OLT, 10G to the business), distribution networks are being put under a lot of stress. To increase the efficiency and the density of data, wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) has always been the most optimal solution. It started with CWDM and 18 channels, but now DWDM is more common in the industry. The 100 GHz version that is deployed provides the capability of 44 channels of 10 Gbit/s (25/50 Gbit/s soon). In some cases, this is over a terabit travelling per second through one fiber strand in the distribution/access network. Under such circumstances, we cannot simply plug and pray, hoping for the best. We need to make sure that every connector, splice, MUX, DEMUX are tested using the appropriate wavelengths and correct colored transceiver TX is received at the proper level on the RX side. When a DWDM is half full it is hard to troubleshoot with legacy test equipment and obviously we cannot disconnect other customers to troubleshoot one service. This is why inline DWDM OTDR/iOLM channel testing is required. In this educational webinar, we will explore the challenges inline DWDM channel testing. We will examine a testing solution that leverages best practices for optimal results. Key takeaways: Knowing the challenges of deploying DWDM technology in distribution/access/FTTN Understanding the testing capabilities required Seeing a test solution at work (namely the Optical Wave Expert)

The 5G network architecture requires slicing to efficiently deliver various services within a single network. Each slice will use some of the network’s shared resources to deliver a specific service with a specific service-level agreement (SLA) to specific devices. Different slices will be required for low latency, maximum throughput and massive IOT services, just to name a few. In addition, FlexE (flexible Ethernet) can be implemented to achieve low latency slicing and assign the necessary dynamic bandwidth required for certain applications like live sporting events. The FlexE technology will adjust service bandwidth based on data usage and speed requirements without over-provisioning the network. FlexE bandwidth connectivity can be scaled up or down, as per service requirements. In this webinar, we will cover 5G network slicing concepts, the basics of FlexE technology and how you can monetize your 5G network, slice by slice. Key takeaways: Overview of network slicing Understanding FlexE technology Role of FlexE in efficient network slicing