Seminars, presented on September 13 – September 14, are FREE to anyone attending OSP EXPO 2011.
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| OSP EXPO 2011 Seminar Tracks | |
| Track 1 | Construction and Engineering Challenges/Solutions |
| Track 2 | Installation and Maintenance Best Practices |
| Track 3 | FTTP/FTTN Improvements MDUs/SFUs and Beyond |
| Track 4 | Home Networking/IPTV Evolution and Efficiencies |
| Track 5 | Sustainable Network Operations |
| Track 6 | Mobile Backhaul, Data and Video Network Realities |
| Tuesday, September 13, 2011 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. |
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| Track | Seminar | CEC/CEU |
| 1 | Building a Truly Scalable Cloud Based VoIP Infrastructure We have been building an infrastructure to help revolutionize the VoIP industry from the ground up based totally around the emerging Cloud Based technology. Utilizing Open Source techniques to build a Self-scaling, fully redundant, Self-Healing platform can require very little upfront cost and can be integrated with any systems using APIs. Presented by: Darren Schreiber, 2600hz |
BICSI: 1 CEC ETA-I: |
| 2 | Reducing Optical Network Failures: What can you do? The presentation is designed to help industry professional and technicians understand the importance of keeping optical network connectors clean. The presentation opens with a short recap of the key points made in “Optical Network Performance – The Role of Cleaning” presented last year at several conferences (with new updated stories). Presented by: Harvey Stone, MicroCare Corporation |
BICSI: 1 CEC ETA-I: |
| 3 | FTTP/FTTN Improvements This seminar explores the pros and cons of both local and line power solutions. It addresses the major issues that inhibit the use of line power, and explains how those issues are overcome. Lastly, it defines the requirements for deploying a successful line power solution for Fiber to the Home networks. Presented by: Kevin Borders, Alpha Technologies |
BICSI: 1 CEC ETA-I: |
| 4 | IPTV - Shortcuts To Success IPTV has been a frustrating and expensive undertaking for early adopters of this technology over the past several years. Today, however, performance has stabilized and economics have made the delivery of IPTV services more practical. This presentation will cover end to end considerations in designing and deploying an IPTV network... Presented by: Rod Ballard, Power & Telephone Supply |
BICSI: 1 CEC |
| 5 | Renewable Energy Technology and Solutions for Telecom This presentation will provide an overview of the technology and systems for telecom power and examine issues such as system reliability, CapEx, OpEx and other key factors. A look at leading renewable energy technologies and systems and how they are being used to power fixed and mobile telecom systems for civilian, military and intelligence systems. Presented by: Michael Gayle, SkyBuilt Power |
BICSI: 1 CEC ETA-I: |
| 5 | Greening Up Your Network with Backup Power Fuel Cell Systems Mobile network operators are increasingly implementing clean technology solutions to lower their environmental impact, improve network reliability, and reduce operating expenses through the use of more efficient equipment. Low emissions, high efficiency, and quiet operation are a few of the “green” characteristics of a fuel cell system. Presented by: Rich Romer, IdaTech |
BICSI: 1 CEC |
| 6 | Wireless Isn't Wireless - It Needs Fiber This seminar will look at the needs for more fiber to the wireless tower and up the tower to connect antennas, as well as municipal networks to support public and city WiFi. Network architectures, component choices and installation issues will be discussed. Presented by: Mark Conner, Corning Cable Sytems on behalf of FOA |
BICSI: 1 CEC ETA-I: |
| 6 | Building Cell Site Infrastructure for Higher Profits As mobile customers become more accustomed to accessing data-rich content via their portable devices, and markets begin to roll out 4G services, backhaul providers and Mobile Network Operators’ (MNO) success will be measured on their ability to provide substantial bandwidth and reliable networks. Presented by: Anis Khemakhem, TE Connectivity |
BICSI: 1 CEC |
| Tuesday, September 13, 2011 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. |
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| Track | Seminar | CEC/CEU |
| 1 | Future Proofing Your FTTH Network This presentation provides valuable insight into the factors to consider when embarking on a FTTH design and build. It takes into consideration how fast is fast enough, the driving factors of bandwidth consumption, design considerations, standards bodies, architecture alternatives, technology choices, evolution strategies and the long term implications of deploying a FTTH network from a design, technical and operational perspective. Presented by: Ben Humphrey, Finley Engineering |
BICSI: 1 CEC ETA-I: |
| 1 | Carrier Ethernet Service Activation Testing - Best Practices This seminar covers the recently consented Y.1564 Carrier Ethernet Service Activation Testing and Methodology. Y.1564 is specifically written for service activation and is closely tailored to the Bandwidth Profile parameters being sold. Presented by: Paul Marshall, Sunrise Telecom Incorporated |
BICSI: 1 CEC ETA-I: |
| 2 | Achieving IEC Standard Compliance for Fiber Optic Connector Quality It is widely known in the fiber optic industry that scratches, defects, and dirt on fiber optic connector end faces negatively impact network performance. As bandwidth requirements continue to grow and fiber penetrates further into the network, dirty and damaged optical connectors increasingly impact the network. Presented by: Tyler VanderPloeg, JDSU |
BICSI: 1 CEC ETA-I: |
| 2 | Creating a Happy Marriage Between Providers and Vendors – a CBT Case Study With budget pressures across the provider community, it is more critical than ever for vendors to create productive and cost-effective long-term relationships with their provider partners. One IOC, CBT will share insights, tactics and tips into how to best create a long-standing partnership that is mutually beneficial for all involved. Presented by: Cincinnati Bell and Sigma Technologies |
BICSI: 1 CEC |
| 3 | Optical LAN Using Bridged GPON Technology GPON Optical LAN solution provides broadband fiber connections that replaces traditional Active Ethernet equipment, and its' associated copper-based CATx wiring, with passive GPON network elements, near future-proof single mode fiber, additional security, better CapEx savings and year over year OpEx savings associated with less equipment to purchase up-front, install, power, cool, provision and maintain over time. Presented by: John Hoover, Tellabs, Inc. |
BICSI: 1 CEC ETA-I: |
| 5 | Extending the Life of Your Copper Network Through Physical Layer Solutions This seminar looks at three key areas you should consider when planning NGN for copper networks: diagnostics, cabinets, and co-splicing and blocks. Finally, choosing suppliers is critical to the success of any major capital improvement make sure you work with experts who can identify and execute deployment strategies that reduce total materials cost and labor costs in xDSL deployments. Presented by: Rob Mertz, 3M |
BICSI: 1 CEC ETA-I: |
| 5 | Evolving Li-ion Technology Reduces the Battery Weight Burden for Telecom Operators A second generation of Li-ion batteries is now evolving that capitalizes on this experience by offering tailor made solutions to meet the specific demands of the telecom industry...This seminar will examine the key practical benefits that this new generation of Li-ion telecom batteries can offer in real-life applications. Presented by: Antoine Brenier, Saft America |
BICSI: 1 CEC |
| 6 | The Wireless Backhaul Evolution: How Service Providers are Struggling to Consolidate, Manage and Strengthen Today's Data Network Today’s wireless infrastructure depends on a portfolio of copper, fiber, microwave and cable connections to manage the wireless transmission backhaul to the wired network. Several technologies, such as GSM, UMTS, EDGE, CDMA, EVDO, CDMAW and the emerging LTE network, compound this situation as providers struggle to optimize their networks to react to the ever-increasing bandwidth demand of the consumer. Presented by: Paul Misar, Emerson Network Power |
BICSI: 1 CEC |
| Wednesday, September 14, 2011 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. |
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| Track | Seminar | CEC/CEU |
| 1 | Methods Used To Install Fiber Optic Cable This seminar will examine construction methods available to install underground fiber optic cable for broadband telecommunications networks. Compared to aerial outside plant, underground network infrastructure offers many benefits to system owners and their customers. Presented by: Jason Proctor, Ditch Witch |
BICSI: 1 CEC ETA-I: |
| 1 | A Fiber-to-the-Antenna (FTTA) Case Study: Terminal Solutions for Remote Radio Head (RRH) Deployments This case study documents Cross Wireless’ deployment of a terminal solution that enables faster and more reliable connectivity of RRH while preparing for future expansions. It explains the architecture and components that make up the solution Presented by: Mark Conner, Corning Cable Systems and Chris Ruhl, Cross Wireless |
BICSI: 1 CEC ETA-I: |
| 2 | IEEE 1692-2011: Best Practices for Lightning Protection In this seminar we will discuss how this publication addresses the lightning exposure and protection of communications equipment. The Lightning Protection Standards, NFPA 780, only addresses the protection of structures. Presented by: John Wruble, Alset Corp |
BICSI: 1 CEC ETA-I: |
| 3 | Panel Discussion on Underground Facility Damage Prevention in the Telecom Infrastructure This panel discussion is focused on underground facility damage prevention in the telecom infrastructure, DIRT report finding, and the NTDPC. Presented by: NTDPC |
BICSI: 1 CEC |
| 3 | Gigabit Fiber To The Home More and more users are turning to the Internet for their video entertainment and more entertainment companies are developing ways to let users download or stream content in real time. This seminar will look at what it takes to go from todays typical 10-20 Mb/s to gigabit speeds in a FTTH network and see how some operators are already there. Presented by: Tom Collins, Techtricians on behalf of FOA |
BICSI: 1 CEC ETA-I: |
| 4 | Innovative IPTV solutions for small carriers What is the financial model that a small telco needs to justify an IPTV offering for 20,000 subscribers or less? How does a telco assemble an attractive IPTV offering that will keep customers from being poached by satellite or cable providers? In this session we will answer these questions and examine pitfalls with implementing IPTV and how to avoid them. Presented by: Matt Dannehl, Alcatel-Lucent |
BICSI: 1 CEC |
| 5 | Expose The OSP Data Sit back and watch as your vision will be opened to see just how important OSP data is to the entire organization. See how leading edge software development technology brings that information to the surface in a way that will positively affect the entire company. Presented by: Randy Anderson, Advance Fiber Optics, Inc. |
BICSI: 1 CEC ETA-I: |
| 5 | Illusive Bridge Tap ”How Automatic Bridge Tap Detection Software Does the Work For You" In this seminar you will learn more about the effects of bridge taps and how to locate them. You will learn how automatic bridge tap detection takes the guess work out of the equation letting you achieve consistent results across different technician skill levels. Presented by: John Graham, Fluke Networks |
BICSI: 1 CEC ETA-I: |
| 6 | No Fiber, No Problem! With mobile data traffic nearly tripling in 2010 and expecting to double in 2011, deploying sufficient mobile backhaul capacity in a timely manner is often a challenging problem for mobile carriers. The reality: studies show that most cell sites are supported by copper, with fiber-fed sites accounting for only 25% of wireless backhaul globally. Presented by: Ray Trujillo Sr, Tempest Telecom Solutions LLC |
BICSI: 1 CEC ETA-I: |
| Wednesday, September 14, 2011 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. |
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| Track | Seminar | CEC/CEU |
| 1 | Pole Loading - New Technologies and Best Practices This presentation will cover pole loading analysis from data collection through addressing overloaded poles. Accurate pole loading calculations begin with sound field processes. Learn what information is critical and find out about state-of-the-art data collection and measurement methods. Understand the best practices for performing pole loading calculations. See how the latest software innovations can improve calculation productivity and accuracy. Presented by: Jeff Giffen, Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. |
BICSI: 1 CEC |
| 1 | Social Networks in Rural Areas for Development of Education, Security, Medicine Education is the tool to promote the welfare of the population and reduce inequalities. But access has not been the same for everyone. In the country who more access to education are urban populations, but not rural areas, especially rural women. Presented by: Fabian Saenz, Army Polytechnic School |
BICSI: 1 CEC |
| 2 | Best Practices for Successfully Deploying IPTV and Advanced Services Over FTTN Telcos are trying to extract the maximum possible return from their existing copper plant as fixed line revenues continue to fall. IPTV is the most demanding of these new services, and one where customer expectations are high and competition is fierce. This seminar will examine the deployment challenges incumbents are faced with, and will utilize EXFO’s wide experience to recommend proven best practices to roll out reliable and high quality services... Presented by: Chris Dunford, EXFO |
BICSI: 1 CEC ETA-I: |
| 3 | Cutting the Cost of MDU and SFU Deployments through Alternative Drop Cable Technologies This first-hand account will reveal how a major telecom provider used alternative drop cable technologies to reduce the cost of both multiple dwelling units (MDU) and single family units (SFU) deployments. Presented by: Brian Schrand, Clearfield Inc |
BICSI: 1 CEC ETA-I: |
| 4 | TALK BACK with Don McCarty Have your OSP questions answered by Don, and other solutions shared by seminar attendees, in an energetic, highly popular, and thought- provoking Q&A session. Presented by: Don McCarty, McCarty Products Inc |
BICSI: 1 CEC |
| 5 | Assessing and Responding to Outages “ A Geospatially Enabled NOC" When natural or manmade hazards damage a telecommunications network, service restoration is the top priority. First responders, critical care facilities and businesses rely on the telecommunications network to coordinate their own response. Delays in restoring service, affects the ability of these organizations to react in a timely manner, possibly contributing to a greater loss of life or property. Presented by: Randall Frantz, Esri |
BICSI: 1 CEC |
| 5 | High Efficiency Retrofit: No Network Left Behind Paul Smith of Lineage Power will lead attendees through an educational, interactive session that will explain how OSP managers can upgrade DC power plants using fully backwards compatible solutions that currently reduce energy costs while preserving existing investments. Presented by: Paul Smith, Lineage Power |
BICSI: 1 CEC ETA-I: |
| 6 | Practical Considerations for Meeting Cell Backhaul Capacity Demands Due to the explosive growth of mobile data, telco service providers are facing tremendous challenges in providing capacity to cell sites. Telcos are scrambling to figure out how to plan for capacity when wireless demands induce congestion without any warning. This seminar will address the challenges of providing additional capacity for cell backhaul. It will discuss interim solutions as well as architectures for long-term solutions. Presented by: Ed Purcell, Optelian |
BICSI: 1 CEC ETA-I: |
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