May 2009
by Danny Goderis, Thomas Kallstenius, and Stefaan Vanhastel
The supremacy of fiber as a delivery mechanism for high-quality, high-bandwidth multimedia services cannot be argued. The expectation of accessing services with a premium quality of experience is so deeply entrenched by now that it almost goes without saying: one day we will be living in a fiber access world. Where questions arise is in relation to how we’ll arrive at that future. What is the optimal copper-fiber mix for the forthcoming migration period? Look for some smart answers here.
by Sharon Vollman
From the implications of the Broadband Stimulus Package to leveraging the core network and containing OpEx – our segment of the industry is begging for intelligent insight during these uncertain times. Our NEW Thought Leaders have fresh ideas and strong opinions, and are ready to share them all in OSP® Magazine’s exclusive executive forum for 2009.
by Yumi Kato and Ken Fridley
While many times technicians may go into greenfield sites expecting faster, simpler installations, the reality is that the same essential tests used in brownfield deployments must be completed at greenfield sites as well. Working on the assumption that installation teams delivered fully functional cable runs can lead to problems in the future, and costly truck rolls for troubleshooting and maintenance as they turn up interactive offerings. Technician beware.
by Vijay Raman
Mobile backhaul networks optimized for the requirements of profitable new mobile data and video services require far more capacity and scalability, granular QoS support, better transport utilization, and lower cost per bit than the backhaul networks of the past. So what is the best option for that: microwave, DSL, fiber, or Ethernet over copper? Backing into the solution may provide just the answer providers today need for their converging networks.
by OSP Staff
A report from research firm IDC predicts the global mobile industry will remain relatively unscathed - and could even benefit from the economic turmoil across the world.
by Sandy Allgeier
If you have trouble persuading others, or your career is just stalled in general, it may be because bosses, coworkers, and clients don't trust you or believe what you say. This article explains what you're doing wrong - and how to start doing what's right.
by John Howard
This article, the second of 2 articles in the series, focuses on the available options for the ground system design process and the design result. The sole purpose of the design exercise is to make the performance of the ground system predictable upon installation.
by Shari Frisinger
Does your team include fast talkers, quiet thinkers, super sociables, and solitary introverts? Read these 4 conflict scenarios - and their resolutions - to learn how to bring your team together in order to work cohesively.
by OSP Staff
Adult and teen viewing of videos online continues to increase, but there's few signs of folks canceling there television subscription service. How 'bout you?
by Dan Payerle
Just what do field installers want in field test equipment? Portability, ease of use, versatility, able to accommodate today's networks's higher frequencies, and offer lots of options to handle a variety of situations… all in one device. Is that all? Learn these 8 key features that are basic to a multi-function LAN tester.
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