The Future of Open Optical Communications: Network Operators and Technology Developers Take Their Stance

"Our conference program has been designed to look at the primary issues that surround open optical communications design," said Stephen Hardy, editorial director of Lightwave and conference program manager. "The goal is to have a space where all sides of the discussion can meet and work towards common ground."

The first announced speakers are Rod Naphan, CTO of Fujitsu Network Communications; and Glenn Wellbrock, director of optical transport network architecture, design and planning at Verizon. Naphan will reveal strategies for collaborative co-creation to break down the last fortress of proprietary networking. Wellbrock will provide contrast to the discussion by describing how Verizon has built a well-earned reputation around its "most reliable network" and why he believes a full embrace of open optical systems adds unnecessary risk to the foundation that supports its services.

Located in the heart of the Telecom Corridor, Dallas will be the perfect city to bring design engineers from network operators and technology suppliers together to find common ground. For more information on housing, click here

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