Network Convergence in Space and Time

The idea of “network convergence” has been around for many years: having multiple types of networks, protocols and more, running through the same physical infrastructure. But in addition to meeting today’s needs, an outside plant physical network needs to last for decades or even generations before requiring a rebuild. How do we “converge” not just the networks of today, but those of an unforeseeable future?

Speakers

Josh Simer
Market Manager for Service Providers and MSOs
AFL

Josh Simer is AFL’s market strategy & innovation manager for service providers and multiple system operators (MSOs). He has been in the optical fiber and ICT industries for 15 years, prior to which he was a US Army Infantry Officer. Simer has and continues to serve in a variety of roles, including product, solution, and program management and has worked with a full range of customers, including large to small service providers, MSOs, utilities, co-ops, enterprises, and data center operators. Simer can be reached at jo********@af*******.com .

Moderator: Sean Buckley
Editor in Chief, Lightwave/BTR

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