CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY TRENDS FORGAINING A COMPETITIVE EDGE
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Monday, March 17, 2014 |
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9:15 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
The demands on regional and metro networks have never been greater. Traffic levels are increasing driven by consumer and business requirements for instant access to consumer and video applications, mobile computing, cloud computing and storage, and transactional capabilities. With these dynamics in place, 100G networking represents a major opportunity to lower costs, improve service velocity and deliver value added services. Panelists also will review the benefits and risks of the transforming metro and regional networks from legacy WDM systems to remain competitive and alleviate current business constraints.
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Brandon Ross Chief Network Architect and CEO Network Utility Force |
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Craig Drinkhall Chief Technology Officer Lumos Networks |
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Jim Hintze Vice President, Business Development BTI Systems |
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Mike Sabelhaus Principal Product Planner Fujitsu Network Communications |
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10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Software defined networking (SDN) has gained momentum and holds great promise to change the way carriers operate their networks. During this session, panelists will explain the fundamentals of SDN and discuss how carriers can leverage this new approach. Attendees also will hear from major SDN players, who will discuss their strategies and service approaches.
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Craig Matsumoto Managing Editor SDNCentral |
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Joe Cumello Chief Marketing Officer Cyan |
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Vijay Venugopal Manager, Product Marketing Cisco Systems |
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Tuesday, March 18, 2014 |
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10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
2014 Wireless Industry Roadmap & Carrier Predictions
Never before has the wireless ecosystem been in a greater state of flux. “Ubiquitous wireless” is fueling exponential demand increases, while heterogeneous networks and small cells are redefining how wireless infrastructures are built, maintained and served. This panel will feature a front row discussion with leading wireless and fiber executives, who will uncovering what the latest wireless trends mean for fiber carriers and how to best prepare to serve the wireless industry in the future.
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Founder
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Rich Ruben CEO PEG Bandwidth |
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