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Please plan on attending this interactive web-event as Roberto Kompany, Senior Analyst at Analysys Mason, Xanthos Angelides, Product Line Manager of RAN solutions at EXFO, and Ken Gold, Director of Test, Monitoring and Analytics at EXFO, discuss key lessons learned in 5G NSA rollouts, and what this means for 5G SA. According to a July 2020 GSA report, the number of commercially launched 5G networks is now approaching 100—but perhaps more interestingly, MNOs around the world are now shifting their rollout plans towards 5G standalone (SA). At the same time, MNOs have discovered that building and operating 5G networks is significantly more challenging than 4G. Beyond just tighter specifications, MNOs are finding the increased network complexity, RAN evolution, spectrum availability, and the shift towards cloud-native means operations teams and their legacy systems are reaching their limit. This interactive panel event will focus on: • Key challenges and lessons learned from early 5G deployments, • Interactive audience surveys to augment panelists insights, and • Lively discussions on lessons learned and audience feedback

This webinar will delve into the new network requirements of 5G fronthaul networks. As 5G is taking shape, we will take a closer look into the network evolution and why CPRI and eCPRI technologies exist—and how they differ. We will explain why CPRI and eCPRI alone cannot break the proprietary nature of fronthaul networks and what is needed to make this transition. In doing so, we will address the current state of both CPRI and eCPRI implementations, testing best practices for validating fronthaul networks and the future evolution of the fronthaul network. Key takeaways: Why do we need CPRI and eCPRI? Understanding the differences between the two technologies Why can I not implement multi-vendor solutions? How will CPRI and eCPRI technologies evolve in the future?

Over the last few years, we saw a lot of telecom network operators make the switch. They have had their Central Offices Re-architected as a Data Center (CORD). Intrigued by the future of Central Offices? This webinar explores this shift and the challenges associated with it in the context of the digital transformation and 5G. We’ll also talk about the best practices that ensure the success of this transition. Key takeaways: The motivation behind CORD Most important concepts associated to CORD Best practices to transition to CORD Best testing practices in the new environment

During times of crisis, service providers face challenging conditions just when their customers are most heavily dependent on telecom services. When people are forced into new routines, traffic volumes spike at times and in locations that would usually be relatively quiet. To discuss this, Bill Hogg, former President, Technology Operations at AT&T, and Ken Gold, Solutions Marketing Leader at EXFO, will be leading a webinar on how to use automation to maintain peak network performance under challenging circumstances and its role in 5G rollouts. Managing the unprecedented traffic surge and flow of alarms In the early months of 2020, data traffic increased by 50% in many regions globally, and WiFi calls were up 76% in the United States, putting an additional burden on residential networks while impacting call quality. These resulting abnormal, dynamic traffic patterns continue to generate a tidal wave of alarms, overwhelming operations staff who may also be working remotely with limited access to vital data and collaboration tools. Maintaining network performance and customer experience Maintaining peak performance under these conditions requires a new way of quickly automating the detection, assessment and resolution of customer-impacting events, before they escalate into large-scale outages. When traffic and user behavior can’t be captured with simple thresholds and averaged KPIs, streaming AI-powered analytics can be employed to make sense of the individual customer experience, and what’s impacting it in real time. Join our webinar to learn: How machine learning methods can be applied to supercharge operations teams, guiding them to the most effective actions that will result in the best possible user experience—and business outcome—under abnormal conditions. How leading service providers have maintained peak performance though early detection and proactive issue mitigation using these techniques. Hear the perspective of AT&T’s former President- Technology Operations, Bill Hogg, and how current trends are only a taste of what’s to come when 5G rolls out and devices become the primary consumer of the mobile network.

Many 5G-related discussions have focused on the importance of 5G for enterprise use cases, including industry automation. Unsurprisingly, Industry 4.0 has been a popular 5G topic. In fact, starting with 4G, the enterprise interest in private (or non-public) mobile networks has been increasing. 5G—and 5G network slicing—will reinforce this trend. Of course, enterprise use cases differ from most consumer use cases. For example, to meet strict service level agreements, mobile network operators (MNOs) must be able to understand how networks and services perform end to end, in real time and across various domains. MNOs will also have to rely on automation to effectively and efficiently assure enterprise services. This is a paradigm shift for MNOs, and its complexity should not be underestimated. Key takeaways: The challenges of private (or non-public) 4G/5G networks, including 5G network slicing The need for a new service assurance approach that can address these challenges The solutions required for such an approach to succeed in practice Our webinar is based on project engagements with leading MNOs and system integrators. Join us to learn more about a hot industry topic and to ask questions during the live Q&A session.

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

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.

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.

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