OC&I Topics
Optical Fibre Developments
Optical fibre designs using nanotechnology are being developed to improve fibre handling, extend distance and increase volume data transmission. What new developments are enabling cost effective mass roll out of optical fibre for short distance networks?
Optical Cable Technologies
Cable designs are critical to effective implementation of optical fibre. Which new designs and materials are enabling de-skilling and fast installation of the connection to the end user?
New Optical Connectivity Technologies
The network designer has several decisions to make regarding the passive connections in the network: fusion splicing, mechanical splicing or connectors, closures below ground or above ground, pre-terminated or field terminated cables. What technologies should be used, what level of skill is required to achieve installation and how does this affect the cost per user?
Novel Installation Techniques
Installation is often the most expensive part of a new network. Innovative new cable installation technologies are needed, which minimise disruption and provide fast completion and fast turn-on of revenue. Installation methods such as ducting, trenching, blowing, no dig or aerial are all used, but which are the most cost effective for the project budget and also for the environment?
Cost Reduction Strategies for CAPEX
Case studies are invited to demonstrate cost reduction strategies using for example innovative planning, effective use of labour, high volume, standards, alternative rights of way (ROW).
Reliability and Maintenance for Low OPEX
The cost of maintaining a physical network has to be one of the key factors to be considered. With increasing dependence upon the www/internet, new technologies need to bring improved reliability through low maintenance and reduce through life cost.
Progress on International Standards
Many standards exist to provide a full portfolio for optical cabling and infrastructure. However, from component specifications to 100G Ethernet, from new optical fibres to installation methods; which new standards are in development for OC&I needs?
Technical Co-Sponsorship
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