Wireless Isn't Wireless - It Needs Fiber
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.
Presented by: Mark Conner, Corning Cable Sytems on behalf of FOA
URL: www.foa.com
BICSI - 1 CEC for RCDD, RITP, OSP, WD, Installer 2, Technician and Certified Trainer Certifications
ETA-I - 1 CEC
Wireless data traffic is growing fast. Since the introduction of smart phones like the iPhone, data traffic has grown more than 100 times and is expected to grow an additional 25 times in the next couple of years. Adequate wireless spectrum does not exist to provide the bandwidth necessary, so wireless towers depend on fiber backbones for backhaul. The proliferation of antennas on the towers makes the weight, bulk and wind drag of multiple large coax cables a big problem, so fiber to the antenna is becoming the connection method of choice. In municipal networks, WiFi has become widespread, also supported by fiber backbones.
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.
Mark Conner has been involved in the communications industry since he started with Corning Cable Systems (formerly Siecor) in 1987 as a field engineer. He spent eight years in product management for optical test equipment followed by several years in systems engineering. As a systems engineer, Mark first became involved with access networks, providing passive network designs to clients deploying fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks. As FTTH installations grew, Mark spent five years involved in product development and field deployments of these networks for telco and cable operator applications. Mark now has global program management responsibility for the development of wireless markets and solutions with a primary focus on fiber-to-the-antenna (FTTA) applications. Mark is a graduate of Virginia Tech and West Virginia Wesleyan College.
As a leading manufacturer of fiber optic communications system solutions for voice, data and video network applications worldwide, Corning Cable Systems develops and manufactures fiber optic cable, hardware and equipment. In addition to their extensive product offering of terminals, cabinets, test and splice equipment, cable assemblies and fiber optic connectors, Corning also provides network design, bill-of-material generation, installation and testing services. Its Evolant® Solutions for Evolving Networks delivers tip-to-tip product and service offerings for FTTx, CATV and wireless applications. Their innovative preconnectorized solutions and ultra-bendable ClearCurve product suite are revolutionizing the way FTTx networks are deployed.
The Fiber Optic Association, Inc. is a nonprofit professional society chartered to promote fiber optics through education, certification and standards. Over 230 FOA-Approved schools around the world have certified more than 32,000 fiber optic technicians. The FOA provides technical information free to the industry to promote the proper application of fiber optics and premises cabling. The FOA offers free online introductory fiber optic programs for everyone at Fiber U (fiberu.org) and training for instructors at FOA-Approved schools. For more information on the FOA, see the organization's website http://www.thefoa.org/, email info@thefoa.org or call 760-451-3655.
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Building Cell Site Infrastructure for Higher Profits
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.
Presented by: Anis Khemakhem, TE Connectivity
BICSI - 1 CEC for RCDD, RITP, OSP, WD, Installer 2, Technician and Certified Trainer Certifications
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. Industry experts agree that today’s cell site infrastructure will not meet the requirements of future data-hungry networks. As more data services come online, cell site coverage areas will continue to shrink with the trending towards Micro and Pico sites- driving the need for more cell sites and more fiber infrastructure. To date, over 280,000 cell sites have been deployed, and there are many more on the horizon. Most of these existing sites must also be upgraded to support future networks. Investing in wireless infrastructure now is critical to success; however, it also creates a level of financial risk for the service provider.
As more cell sites are built, and the service provider’s network grows, the network increases in complexity exponentially. In today’s ultra competitive wireless market, complexities can be a business killer: they can slow operations, impact quality of service and cut into the service provider’s bottom line. The regulatory restrictions and financial models require MNO’s to be more efficient in migrating their network, and collocation becomes a challenge of the all wireless builds. In addition, the handoff between backhaul and cell sites is tightly regulated to ensure quality of service for customers.
With high churn rate, limited capital spending, high operational costs and increased pressure to deliver enhanced services, service providers have every reason to be concerned. Every dollar needs to be invested with a clear understanding of the ROI. Before a shovel gets placed into the ground, service providers need a plan in place that promotes low operating costs, network reliability and availability, and ultimately delivers high revenue and profitability.
In this presentation, industry expert Anis Khemakhem will lay out a clear cell site connectivity deployment strategy, detailing how to:
- Reduce total cost of ownership
- Reduce complexities in fiber cell site deployments
- Increase capacity, reliability and coverage
- Reduce labor and time to market
Participants will learn how to build a physical equipment layer that is modular, flexible and offers a “build as you grow” strategy for:
- Cell site backhaul (FTTCS)
- Fiber to the Antennae (FTTA) deployment methods
- Co-location challenges
Finally, Anis will present solutions for reducing the total cost of cell site deployments, including:
- Strategy for simplifying SKU’s and inventory
- Turn-key solutions that simplify service turn-ups
- Cell site design and technologies that promote rapid installs and maintenance
In today’s wireless market, MNO’s and backhaul providers need to build cell sites faster and smarter to give themselves the means to compete for future customers. This presentation will provide service providers’ a roadmap for streamlining cell site operations and improving network efficiencies, and it will provide the building blocks for network sustainability, reliability and higher profit.
Anis Khemakhem is the Wireless Market Development Manager for Tyco Electronics. In this position, Mr. Khemakhem is responsible for understanding the customer voice and bringing new connectivity solutions to market. Mr. Khemakhem has been in the telecom industry for over 13 years, with seven of those in product development and engineering roles, and holds over 50 patents in copper, fiber, RF and mechanical designs. Mr. Khemakhem holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota.
With a 50-plus year history of leadership, Tyco Electronics is a US$10.3 billion global provider of engineered electronic components for thousands of consumer and industrial products; network solutions and systems for telecommunications and energy markets; undersea telecommunication systems; and specialty products. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive; data communication systems and consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace, defense and marine; medical; energy; and lighting.
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The Wireless Backhaul Evolution: How Service Providers are Struggling to Consolidate, Manage and Strengthen Today's Data Network
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.
Presented by: Paul Misar, Emerson Network Power
URL: www.emersonnetworkpower.com/energysystems
BICSI - 1 CEC for RCDD, RITP, OSP, WD, Installer 2, Technician and Certified Trainer Certifications
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. Once strictly thought of as a T1 backhaul approach, the combination of site radio technologies and ultimate need for speed and bandwidth have forced providers to re-evaluate this key component of the wireless network. A provider’s network is only as good as the back end pipeline to the wired network. In this paper and seminar, system reliability, the myriad of backhaul technologies and the short-term vs. long-term cost impact of each technology will be evaluated and discussed via a holistic approach. What will work for one provider, may not work for another. Location, geographic and specific market needs will be considered in the approach and evaluation.
Paul Misar is Director, Product Management, Emerson Network Power’s Energy Systems business. Paul has more than 15 years experience in the telecom Outside Plant industry both in the wireless and wireline arena. Paul has held several engineering and product management positions over this time, with a focus on product design and product implementation. He holds a BSME from the University of Illinois, Chicago.
Emerson Network Power is a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical ContinuityTM from grid to chip for telecommunication networks, data centers, health care and industrial facilities. Emerson Network Power provides innovative solutions and expertise in areas including AC and DC power and precision cooling systems, embedded computing and power, integrated racks and enclosures, power switching and controls, infrastructure management, and connectivity. Emerson Network Power’s full suite of solutions specifically supporting the communications network infrastructure includes outside plant enclosures and equipment, NetSure DC power systems and turnkey services.
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No Fiber, No Problem!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.
Presented by: Ray Trujillo Sr, Tempest Telecom Solutions LLC
BICSI - 1 CEC for RCDD, RITP, OSP, WD, Installer 2, Technician and Certified Trainer Certifications
ETA-I - 1 CEC
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. This seminar will use mobile carrier case studies to show best practices, new microwave and antenna technologies and examples of how these mobile carriers are deploying microwave to solve their mobile backhaul capacity challenges. In addition to increasing the capacity, mobile carriers need to insure that capacity growth is not at the expense of network performance, existing services or detrimental to CAPEX budgets. Each case study will highlight the challenge and related obstacles, the decision process and outcome for each microwave/antenna solution and how the solution protected existing services and network integrity.
Attendees will take away a mobile backhaul decision matrix to assist in their productivity back in their own network along with a summary of new trends and technology in microwave and antennas.
Ray joined Tempest Telecom Solutions in April 2011 as Senior Director Strategic Sales – Field Services to focus on backhaul and transport business development where he will grow services programs in response to the growing needs of the market. Ray has over 20 years of telecommunications engineering, field services and operations experience, with over 16 years at wireless operators T-Mobile and Centennial Wireless. Most recently, Ray held various Director level positions in Business Development, Sales Engineering, and Product Development at FiberTower and served as the prime technical interface between customers and the company to assemble customer requirements and integrate them into creative solutions. At T-Mobile, Ray was Sr. Transport Manager at the regional level and Network Area Manager, responsible for: network rollout, interconnection agreements, network reliability programs, transport network management and disaster recovery efforts after hurricane Katrina. At Centennial Wireless, Ray held positions ranging from Systems Technician, Regional Field Operations Manager and Director of Network Engineering. Throughout Ray's career, he has been recognized for his contributions and efforts on network excellence and technical leadership. Ray is a veteran of the United State Air Force, served in a Telecommunications capacity and served in the Gulf War.
Tempest Telecom Solutions is a trusted value-add supplier of high quality network equipment and services. Tempest offers a wide range of equipment such as RF, power, transport, microwave, switch, data networking, test & measurement and refurbished equipment for 3G, 4G, backhaul and legacy networks. Tempest also provides services such as custom repair programs, installation/de-installation, site surveys, turnkey microwave solutions, equipment refurbish/redeployment, custom engineering, cabinetization and asset recovery programs. Tempest provides a convenient and cost-effective one-stop alternative to OEMs, consistently resolving our customers’ most challenging problems while keeping their operations running smoothly and cost-efficiently. With over 100 years of combined management experience and a knowledgeable and resourceful technical staff, Tempest Telecom Solutions delivers Infrastructure Without Boundaries—where the sky’s the limit on excellent service, products and support.
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Practical Considerations for Meeting Cell Backhaul Capacity Demands
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.
Presented by: Ed Purcell, Optelian
URL: www.optelian.com
BICSI - 1 CEC for RCDD, RITP, NTS, OSP, WD, Installer 2, Technician and Certified Trainer Certifications
ETA-I - 1 CEC
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. Even when there is fiber to a cell site, it may be inadequate to meet the demands of all the wireless providers at that particular cell site.
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.
Specifically it will demonstrate how Coarse Wave Division Multiplexing (CWDM) can quickly and economically meet capacity needs. This seminar is designed to be a very practical and how-to approach.
Ed Purcell is the AT&T Account Manager at Optelian. His responsibilities involve working with the areas and staff to devise network capacity solutions that involve CWDM, DWDM, and reach extension. Mr. Purcell has been in the telecommunications business for 38 years. He was employed for 27 years by Southern Bell/BellSouth Telecommunications serving in various Outside Plant positions. He has worked the last 10 years for ADC and Optelian in customer account management. His years of experience in Outside Plant Engineering and serving on the Outside Plant staff in a Regional Bell Operating Company (RBOC) give him an in-depth understanding of the challenges in the outside plant and solutions that will work. He currently resides in Lynn Haven, FL.
Optelian is a trusted designer and manufacturer of optical transport systems. The company has been proudly serving some of the world’s largest network operators since 2002. The company’s portfolio of CWDM and DWDM OSP and Interoffice optical solutions enables telecom, multi-service operator (MSO), utility and enterprise customers to expand their fiber capacity so they can increase revenue and cost-effectiveness. With 4700 systems and over 107,000 wavelengths installed, Optelian is known industry-wide for its exceptional product quality, speed of delivery, superior customer support and custom-design capabilities.
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