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8 February 2011 Pre-Conference Workshops |
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12:00- | Registration | | 13:00-18:00 | Workshop: Financing FTTH Networks | info  | Organised by: FTTH Council Europe
Green Room 1
How to finance a FTTH project or FTTH network is one of the key questions for most of stakeholders who plan to build a fibre network. This workshop zooms in on the different possibilities to finance a FTTH network with a special focus on the practical implementation. Operators, who already benefited from external financing, will share their experience with the workshop participants. 13:00-14:30 Session 1: Public FinancingIn this session the different sources for public financing are discussed. This includes national programmes as well as financing from the European Investment Bank and from infrastructure funds.
Speakers:
-Hristo Stoykov, Banker, Structured Finance and Advisory, & Andres Gavira, Senior Engineer, European Investment Bank
-John Walsh, Deputy Head of Unit, Directorate General Regional Policy, European Commission
-Eduardo Cardadeiro, Member of the Board, ANACOM
-Magnus Eriksson, Marketing Director, Växjö Energi 14:30-15:00 Coffee Break15:00-16:30 Session 2: Private FinancingSeveral private investors, investment banks and investment funds can provide money for fibre networks. This session discusses the experience of private investors and will point out how fibre projects can get access to private investment money.
Speakers:
-Mark Meijer, Manager Corporate Finance, Reggefiber
-Randolf Nijsse, Investment Manager, Rabo Bouwfonds CIF
-Thomas Langer, Executive Director, WestLB 16:30-16:45 Coffee Break16:45-18:00 Session 3: European Broadband InitiativeIn the context of delivering the Digital Agenda objectives, the FTTH Council Europe is happy to partner with the Bottom-up Broadband Initiative to help create a tool for local FTTH initiatives (http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/events/cf/dae1009/item-display.cfm?id=5259)
As part of this initiative: what public financing could be available for small local initiatives? What are the ways to leverage private finance in addition to the available public funds to close the funding gap?
Speaker:
-Tony Shortall, CEO, Telage
Followed by a Round Table Discussion Speakers: | Tony ShortallTony ShortallBiography: Tony Shortall has over 14 years of experience in the telecommunications sector and is currently Director of Telage, a consultancy in the field of telecommunications economics and regulation. He holds degrees in economics from University College Cork, Ireland. Tony Shortall was formerly the senior economic advisor within the European Commission, DG Information Society and Media. In that role, he was involved in developing the 2002 eCommunications Regulatory Framework and the initial proposals for the 2009 Framework. He was previously the senior economist at the Irish Competition Authority (1997-99) dealing with network industries and also has experience in the telecommunications industry having worked with both fixed and mobile operators. | Presentation: | N.A. |
| 13:00-18:00 | Workshop: Next Generation Access | info  | Organised by: EPIC, WDM-PON Forum & FTTH Council Europe
Green Room 2
This workshop will discuss the latest access technologies for FTTH networks. It will give a technology update on all kinds of fibre-based systems including WDM-PON, 10G-PON, P2P and others.
The workshop will also present the plans and experiences of operators who already implement or plan to deploy next generation access solutions. 13:00-15:00 Session 1: Next Generation Access Technology UpdateSpeakers:
-TP Pearsall, Secretary General, EPIC
“Introduction to the Workshop”
-Dr. Ioannis Tomkos, AIT
“Overview of NGA Technologies”
-Bernd Hesse, WDM PON Forum
“WDM PON Forum Report - Technology”
-Dr. Sanjay Patel, Alcatel-Lucent
“TDM PON”
-Dr. Wolfgang Fischer, Cisco
“Point to Point PON” Speakers: | TP Pearsall | Presentation: | N.A. | | Dr. Ioannis Tomkos | Presentation: | N.A. | | Bernd Hesse | Presentation: | N.A. | | Dr. Sanjay Patel | Presentation: | N.A. | | Dr. Wolfgang Fischer | Presentation: | N.A. |
15:00-15:30 Coffee Break15:30-17:30 Session 2: Service Providers and ServicesSpeakers:
-Dr. Gerlas van den Hoven, CEO, Genexis
“Introduction”
-Stefan Neidlinger, Adva
“WDM PON Forum Report – Business Case”
-Everhard Wienke, Reggefiber
“Fiber Roll Out in the Netherlands”
-Crister Mattsson, Acreo
“Open FTTH Networks” Speakers: | Dr. Gerlas van den Hoven | Presentation: | N.A. | | Stefan Neidlinger | Presentation: | N.A. | | Everhard Wienke | Presentation: | N.A. | | Crister Mattsson | Presentation: | N.A. |
| 13:00-18:00 | Workshop: Status and Progress of FP7 Projects ALPHA, OASE, ACCORDANCE, SARDANA and GIGAWAM | info  | Organised by: ALPHA, OASE, ACCORDANCE, SARDANA and GIGAWAM
Green Room 3
Next generation optical access technologies, from an FP7 research perspective
Five European projects (ALPHA, OASE, ACCORDANCE, SARDANA and GIGAWAM) shall meet together at the FTTH Council Europe 2011 in Milan on February 8 to discuss the future of optical access in Europe. The projects will discuss a broad range of subjects including technological, economic and political ones. In particular, the projects will address the challenges of FTTH deployment for the near and long term perspectives, the choice of technology (active or passive) for specific scenarios, the future technologies for access such as WDMA and optical OFDMA as well as some specific technical issues 13:00-14:30 Session 1 Speakers:
-Jean-Charles Point, CEO, JCP
“Introduction to the European FP7 Funding Framework and Optical Access Projects”
-Dr. Dirk Breuer, Senior Project Manager, Deutsche Telekom
“Next Generation Optical Access Networks: The OASE View”
-Dr. Claus Popp Larsen, Project Manager, Acreo
“Next Generation Active Optical Access Networks (AON): Latest Results of the ALPHA Project”
-Dr. Josep Prat, Professor Catedratic, UPC
“Final Practical Results of the SARDANA Project”
-Dr. Ioannis Tomkos, Telecommunications Consultant, AIT
“Performance Study of Optical OFDM for the ACCORDANCE Ultra High-Speed, Long-Reach Access Network” Speakers: | Jean-Charles PointJean-Charles PointBiography & Abstract
Biography: Ir. Jean-Charles Point is CEO of JCP-Consult (France) and Euprocom (Estonia) since 2003, SMEs which activities are R&D in mobile computing and audiovisual content distribution, and consulting activities on set-up and management of European R&D projects. More particularly he is coordinator of Accordance and OASE projects.
Prior to this he was R&D manager in SEE (Be) (1986-1992, Optical Communication systems), Optical Development Manager in Thomson CSF (Fr) (1992-1995, Optical communication systems), Technical Marketing Manager in Thomson broadcast Systems (Fr) (1995-1998, audiovisual and networking), and Scientific Director in COM21 (USA and Ireland) (1998-2003, CATV, wireless and fiber Access network system, VOIP, VOD). He holds a Msc degree (Ingénieur Civil) in telecommunication engineering from Faculté Polytechique de Mons, Belgium (1982). He is member of IEEE.
Abstract: This talk will give an introduction to the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) and the different funding options. Moreover, an introduction to five FP7 projects (ALPHA, OASE, ACCORDANCE, SARDANA and GIGAWAM), dealing with optical access networks will be given. | Presentation: | Jean-Charles_Point.pdf | | Dr. Dirk BreuerDr. Dirk BreuerBiography & Abstract
Biography: Dirk Breuer received the Dipl.-Ing. and Dr.-Ing. degree in electrical engineering from Technical University of Berlin, in 1993 and 1999, respectively. During his Ph.D. his main research interest was in high capacity optical transmission systems, focusing on different modulation formats, fibre nonlinearities and different fibre types. In 2000 he joint the Technology Centre of Deutsche Telekom in Berlin, Germany where he was involved in several national and international research projects. He was mainly concerned with optimization strategies for the transport network of Deutsche Telekom. Since 2009 he is with Deutsche Telekom Laboratories, mainly involved in developing upgrade strategies towards next-generation broadband optical access networks and the technical leader of the EU FP7 project OASE (Optical Access Seamless Evolution) dealing with structural network changes in the access and aggregation network enabled by new optical technologies supporting new business scenarios.
Dr. Breuer is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the German Verein Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE). He authored or co-authored more than 70 refereed journal and conference papers.
Abstract: Potential challenges towards next generation optical access technologies, architectures and changes in business models and their principle impact on network architecture are discussed. | Presentation: | Dirk_Breuer.pdf | | Dr. Claus Popp LarsenDr. Claus Popp LarsenBiography & Abstract
Biography: Claus Popp Larsen works as Senior Project Manager at Acreo where he is responsible for the company’s home and access network activities. He received the MSc degree from studies at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and the University of Strathclyde in Scotland. He holds an Industrial PhD in optical switching from DTU in a joint collaboration with Ericsson.
Claus has worked at different Ericsson sites in Denmark and Sweden; first doing research in components and networks for WDM applications, and later studying reconfigurable optical networks. In 2001 he joined Wavium - a Swedish start-up making wavelength switches where he had a number of responsibilities ranging from transmission design to sales & marketing.
Since 2005 Claus been with Acreo where he works with activities related to the next generation broadband networks and services. He has furthermore been involved in various European research projects including being a project coordinator of ACTS DEMON and the local project manager for FP7 ALPHA. He has actively participated in standardization work – primarily at the ITU in the area of optical networking.
Abstract: This talk will give a latest update on what happens in the Ethernet-based optical access networks and how they might evolve in the future, what technologies will be available and what challenges stand on this way. | Presentation: | Claus_Popp_Larsen.pdf | | Dr. Josep PratDr. Josep PratBiography & Abstract
Biography: Prof. Josep Prat (1962-) received the M.S. degree in telecommunications engineering in 1987 and the Ph.D. degree from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona, in 1995. He is full professor in the Optical Communications Group of the Signal Theory and Communications Department of the UPC. He has mainly investigated on broadband optical communications with emphasis on high bit-rate optical systems, access networks and WDM transmission design and impairment control. He leads the FP7 European project SARDANA (“Scalable Advanced Ring-based passive Dense Access Network Architecture”) on next-generation FTTH networks, and has participated in the European projects Accordance, Euro-Fos, BONE, ePhoton/One, LION, MEPHISTO, MOON, SONATA and RACE1027, on optical transport and access networks. In 1998 he was a guest scientist in the University College of London; he has been subdirector of the ETSETB Telecom School and member of the Goverment Conseil of UPC; he has published more than 100 international papers and edited the books "Fiber-to-the-Home Technologies" and “Next-Generation FTTH Passive Optical Networks” (Springer Ed.).
Abstract: The 3-year FP7 SARDANA project has been completed with a demonstration of the hybrid FTTH PON test bed with enhanced functionality and performances. The practical experience and techno-economical balance with be here discussed. | Presentation: | Josep_Prat.pdf | | Dr. Ioannis TomkosDr. Ioannis TomkosBiography & Abstract
Biography: Dr. Ioannis Tomkos, is with AIT since 2002 where he founded and serves as the Head of the "High Speed Networks and Optical Communication (NOC)" Research Group that was/is involved with leading role in many EU funded research projects (including 7 running FP7 projects). He has been named "Distinguished Lecturer" of IEEE for the topic of transparent optical networking. Together with his colleagues and students he has authored about 360 peer-reviewed archival journal articles and conference/workshop presentations. He has many high profile roles including: Chair of the International Optical Networking Technical Committee of IEEE Communications Society (2007-2008), Chair of the IFIP group on "Photonic Networking" (2008-2009), Chair of the OSA Technical Group on Optical Communications (2009-2010), Chairman of the IEEE Photonics Society Greek Chapter (2010), Chair of the working group "Next Generation Access Networks" of the "Digital Greece 2020" Forum, Chairman of the working group on "Core Optical Networking and Transmission" within the GreenTouch Consortium, etc. He is also a member of the Fiber to the Home Council Europe and a member of the FTTH Innovation Award Evaluation Committee.
Abstract: Initial results and comparison of Optical field modulation and Optical Intensity Modulation OFDM for the ACCORDANCE ultra high-speed and long reach access network are presented. In addition, the impairments to be faced and possible ways to mitigate or reduce their effect are discussed, along with cost considerations regarding each OFDM technique. | Presentation: | Ioannis_Tomkos.pdf |
14:30-15:00 Coffee Break15:00-16:30 Session 2 Speakers:
-Dr. Wansu Lim, Research Fellow, University of Hertfordshire
“Resource Allocation Issues in the ACCORDANCE OFDMA-PON Network”
-Dr. Christian Mikkelsen, Senior Optical R&D Engineer, Ignis Photonyx
“GigaWaM - A Cost Effective WDM-PON System”
-Dr. Bart Lannoo, Postdoctoral Researcher, IBBT
“ALPHA Reference Model for Techno-economics in Access Networks”
-Dr. Marco Forzati, Senior Scientist, Acreo
“Business Roles and Business Models in Next Generation Optical Access Networks from an OASE Perspective” Speakers: | Dr. Wansu LimDr. Wansu LimBiography & Abstract
Biography: Wansu Lim received his B.Eng. (honours) degree from the Korea Aerospace University (KAU), Korea in 2006, and his M. Eng. and Ph.D. degrees from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Korea in 2007 and 2010, respectively in the field of optical networks.
He is currently with the University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, U.K as a Research Fellow, where he has been engaged in an EU FP7 project entitled ACCORDANCE. His research interests include optical and wireless communication systems, dynamic bandwidth allocation schemes in passive optical networks and the performance analysis of free-space optical (FSO) systems.
Abstract: MAC protocol design for the ACCORDANCE network is presented and Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation (DBA) schemes are compared and contrasted by means of their Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance, demonstrated over the ACCORDANCE topology. Moreover, MAC implementation issues are discussed.
| Presentation: | Wansu_Lim.pdf | | Dr. Christian MikkelsenDr. Christian MikkelsenBiography & Abstract
Biography: Christian Mikkelsen graduated as a physicist from the Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhagen in 2000. He obtained a Ph.D. from DTU in micro-fluidics and worked on industrial inkjet printers with Inca Digital Printers, Ltd., UK. He studied PLC filter design at DTU in Denmark, and worked on few-photon quantum optics in Oxford and Singapore. Since early 2009, Christian Mikkelsen is with Ignis Photonyx working on PLC component design and hybridization.
Abstract: Wavelength Division Multiplexing-Passive Optical Networking (WDM-PON) promises an abundance of bandwidth in Fibre-To-The-x circuits. A key impediment to the proliferation of WDM-PON systems has been prohibitive cost. GigaWaM addresses this by working towards an aggressive cost target of €120 per subscriber in volume. We now have an architecture that can reach this. | Presentation: | Christian_Mikkelsen.pdf | | Dr. Bart LannooDr. Bart LannooBiography & Abstract
Biography: Bart Lannoo received an MSc degree in electro-technical engineering from the Ghent University (Belgium) in July 2002. He received a PhD degree in May 2008. Since August 2002, he has been working at the IBCN (INTEC Broadband Communication Networks) research group of the Department of Information Technology of Ghent University, where he is currently a postdoctoral researcher. His main research interests are in the field of fixed and wireless access networks, including technical and techno-economic studies on FTTH, WiMAX and Internet on trains. He has been involved in various research projects like the European project IST-BREAD and the IBBT project Tr@ins, and is currently active in the European projects ICT-ALPHA and ICT-OASE, and in the IBBT projects TRACK, MoCo, TERRAIN and GreenWeCan.
Abstract: To economically compare different optical access solutions appeared to be more complicated than it originally looked. This presentation will address what should and should not be included in the calculation of the capital expenditures in an optical access network.
| Presentation: | Bart_Lannoo.pdf | | Dr. Marco ForzatiDr. Marco ForzatiBiography & Abstract
Biography: Marco Forzati holds a Laurea degree in Telecommunication Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, Italy, a M.Sc. and a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden, and a B.Sc. degree in Economics from Stockholm University.
Since 2000 he worked one year at Saab Ericsson Space AB in Gothenburg as satellite communications design engineer, one year at Ericsson AB in Stockholm, as research scientist, and seven years at Acreo AB, Stockholm as senior scientist. Between 2005 and 2007 he was visiting researcher for 4 months at TRLabs in Calgary, Canada, and 1 month at France Telecom in Lannion, France. His main research areas are high-speed transmission in optical networks as well as business models and the socio-economic impact of FTTH. He is the author or co-author of more than 50 journal publications, conference papers, and book chapters; and holds 3 patent applications.
Abstract: The different roles and actors involved in a next generation optical access network deployment will be identified, and existing and new business actors will be highlighted. Moreover, different business models with respect to the openness of the access network will be presented. | Presentation: | Marco_Forzati.pdf |
16:30-16:45 Coffee Break16:45-18:00 Session 3 Speaker:
-Dr. Philippe Chanclou, Director of Access Department, France Telecom – Orange Lab
“Standardisation Activity towards NGPON2”
Followed by a Panel Discussion including all workshop speakers Speakers: | Dr. Philippe ChanclouDr. Philippe ChanclouBiography & Abstract
Biography: Philippe Chanclou received the Ph.D. and Habilitation degrees from Rennes University, France in 1999 and 2007, respectively. He joined the R&D facilities of France Telecom in 1996 where he worked on the research of active and passive optical telecommunications functions for access networks. In 2000, he joined the University of ENST-Bretagne (now TELECOM Bretagne) as a senior lecturer where he was engaged in research on optical switching and optical devices using liquid crystal for telecommunications. During 2001 to 2003, he has participated to the foundation of Optogone Company. Since 2004, he joined France Telecom R&D - Orange Lab where he was engaged in research on the next generation optical access networks.
Abstract: This talk will provide an update on the status and evolution of standardization bodies towards next generation PONS, from the operator view and in relation to SARDANA and other PON advances. | Presentation: | N.A. |
| 13:00-18:00 | Workshop: Building the Business Case for Profitable FTTx Deployments | info  | Organised by: Ventura Team LLP
Orange Room 1
Presenter:
Richard Jones, Partner, Ventura Team LLP
This workshop will be focussed on the detailed business drivers of an FTTx implementation. How can you make money and how do you avoid losing – because mistakes in FTTx are very costly. This learning comes from our own profitable start-up (ranked in the top 5 globally for broadband service value by Point Topic and now serving 120,000 subscribers) as well as planning/implementing millions of homes passed for major operators across FTTx.
The workshop will include high levels of interaction and help people learn:
-where they should be paying attention in developing realistic plans for FTTx businesses
-why some operators are failing – and what they can do about this
-the role of other technologies such as DSL, WiMAX etc when you are developing an FTTx business plan (overview) Speakers: | Richard Jones | Presentation: | N.A. |
13:00-14:30 Session 1 • The Strategy of Fibre
-Why Fibre is Important
-High Level Success Indicators and Benchmarks
-FTTH in the Telecoms Ecosystem
• Understanding the Opportunity
-What is the impact of competition, maturity etc.
-Why you can’t deploy everywhere – and how you decide!
14:30-15:00 Coffee Break15:00-16:30 Session 2 • Understanding the Opportunity - continued
-What is the impact of competition, maturity etc.
-Why you can’t deploy everywhere – and how you decide!
• Deployment Secrets of Capex and Opex – calculating and saving money
• Getting Pricing, Marketing and Services Right
• Calculating Market Share – and why people are getting this badly wrong
• Why some fibre businesses are underperforming
-What to do about it 16:30-16:45 Coffee Break16:45-18:00 Session 3 • Why some fibre businesses are underperforming - continued
-What to do about it | 13:00-18:00 | Workshop:From FTTH to FITH – Complementary and Convergent In-Building Networks | info  | Organised by: POF-Forum & FTTH Council Europe
Orange Room 2
This workshop will discuss the issue of in-house cabling for fibre networks. Topics will cover cabling-solutions in multi-dwelling units as well as the cabling within the premise of the end customer.
The main focus will be on installation solutions including POF, bendable fibre, new installation methods and other innovative approaches. 13:00-14:30 Session 1 Speakers:
-Edgar Aker, Director Marketing and Product Management, Draka Communications
“Introduction: The In-house Challenge”
-Alessandro Nocivelli, Luceat
“FTTH Roll Out Myth No. 1: It will cost a fortune to telecom operators”
-Josef Faller, CEO, homefibre digital network
“Converged In-Building Networks Using POF – Economics and Advanced Techniques”
-Xavier Renard, Nexans
"MDU Roll Out Acceleration" 14:30-15:00 Coffee Break15:00-16:30 Session 2 Speakers:
-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian-Alexander Bunge, Hochschule für Telekommunikation/University of Applied Sciences, Leipzig
“The Way to 1-Gbit/s POF Home Networks: The Work of the International Standardisation Group DKE 412.7.1”
-Prof. Roberto Gaudino, Politecnico di Torino
“Overview on Recent EU Projects on POF and Home Networks”
-Prof. Olaf Ziemann, Georg Simon Ohm University of Applied Sciences
“Potential of 10 G POF”
-Dr. Winfried Bentz, CEO, HouseCom Solutions
“FITH – An IP-Platform of POF for Future Proof Services” 16:30-16:45 Coffee Break16:45-18:00 Session 3 Speakers:
-Dr. Thomas Knuth, Corning Cable Systems
“MDU Fibre Cabling Choices – An Ongoing Challenge”
-Matteo Pandolfi, Field Engineer, Prysmian
"MDU Cabling in Italy: An Overview" | 13:00-18:00 | Workshop: Standardisation and Economic Impact | info  | Organised by: ITU-T, IEC & OECD
Orange Room 3
Major international organisations provide the latest status on standards for fibre-based networks, including technology, economic impact as well as installation and migration aspects. 13:00-14:30 Session 1: Technical TopicsModerator: Dr. Frank Effenberger, Rapporteur of Q2/15, ITU-T
Speakers:
-Dr. Frank Effenberger, Rapporteur of Q2/15, ITU-T
“FTTH Systems Standards”
-Gerard Kuyt, Editor of G.652 and G657, ITU-T and Chairman of IEC SC86A
“Trends in Fibres and Cables”
-Dr. Edoardo Cottino, Rapporteur of Q.16/15, ITU-T
“New Trends on Passive Networks Installation”
-Albert Grooten, Member of SB4/ACT, IEC
“Summary: White Paper on FTTH/FITH” 14:30-15:00 Coffee Break15:00-16:30 Session 2: The EcosystemModerator: Albert Grooten, Member of SB4/ACT, IEC
Speakers:
-Agustin Diaz, Telecommunications Economist, OECD
“Economic and Social Implications of Fibre Deployment”
-Gabriela Ehrlich, Head of Communications, IEC
“Business and Standards”
-Dr. Umberto Rossi, Chairman, IEC TC86
“IEC TC86: Committee for Fibre Optics Standards” 16:30-16:45 Coffee Break16:45-18:00 Session 3: The FutureModerator: Agustin Diaz, Telecommunications Economist, OECD
Speakers:
-Dr. Hans-Detlef Leppert, Chairman of CLC/TC86A and Chairman of IEC SB4/ACT, CENELEC
“Guideline for Deployment of FTTX Networks"
-Curt Badstieber, Researcher Optical Access, ITU-T
“Migration Scenarios towards FTTX” | 13:00-18:00 | Workshop: Cost Effective Roll Out of FTTH Networks | info  | Organised by: Plumettaz, Ericsson, TVC Communications, Emtelle
Turquoise Room 2
50-80% of network deployment costs are due to civil works (trenching). This workshop will focus on techniques to eliminate/minimize the need for civil works by maximizing the reuse of existing duct infrastructure with a dramatic positive impact on CAPEX and ROI of FTTH projects. 13:00-14:30 Session 1 Speakers:
-Thomas Lecker, Managing Director, Lecker Consulting
“Reuse Existing Duct Infrastructure: THE Cost Effective Way of FTTH Deployment“
-Steve Quinn, Senior Vice President MaxCell International, TVC Communications, a division of WESCO
“Duct Sharing: Minimize Capex, Maximize ROI of FTTH Roll Outs“ 14:30-15:00 Coffee Break15:00-16:30 Session 2 Speakers:
15:00-15:25
-Flavio Piras, Plumettaz
“SNAKE EYE: A Robot for the Expansion of the FTTH Network“
15:30-15:55
Colin Kirkpatrick, International Business Development Manager, Emtelle
“FTTH Deployment Techniques in Existing Infrastructure“
16:00-16:25
Round Table & Discussion | 13:00-18:00 | Workshop: Broadband Society from Unexpected Perspectives | info  | Organised by: Fiber Optic Valley
Turquoise Room 1
Fiber Optic Valley presents a number of prominent partner companies, all with new insights on the fibre and broadband society. Their experiences to be shared with you stretch from new deployment methods to groundbreaking business cases and the challenges of a rural fibre project. 13:00-13:45 Open access networks as a European commodityHow can open access networks apply to European cases? The establishment of a Swedish/Dutch consortium, business idea and plans as well as challenges/statements for discussion on a worldwide basis.
Speakers:
-Tomas Olsson, CTO, Fiberdata
-Menno Wiersma, CEO, Cu4IT
-Erik Mol, COO, Cu4IT Speakers: | Tomas Olsson | Presentation: | N.A. | | Menno Wiersma | Presentation: | N.A. | | Erik Mol | Presentation: | N.A. |
13:50-14:30 Gigabit over Coax – the network access in existing buildingsBy implementing InCoax Gigabit over Coax Access solutions overlaying existing cable-TV channels, telecom and broadband operators can compete cost-effectively and provide consumers with high speed Internet access and exciting entertainment experiences throughout the home.
Speaker:
-Helge Tiainen, CEO, InCoax
Speakers: | Helge TiainenHelge TiainenBiography: Helge Tiainen has a very strong international business management background. He has held a number of senior positions in international companies. Two examples are Nokia, where he held the position as VP Sales & Marketing and Clavister, a Swedish IT security company developing UMA security systems, where he was COO. He has a “down to earth” approach when implementing business and technology strategies to develop new business ventures. His experience in solving business and marketing challenges is solid – especially in fast growing companies. | Presentation: | N.A. |
14:30-15:00 Coffee Break15:00-15:40 Why is Micro Trenching the best technology for FTTH?Experiences from the first pilot tests. Development of a complete system for micro trenching, including know-how, machines, tools, ducts, manholes, etc.
Speaker:
-Hans Hultman, CTO, DellCron.
Speakers: | Hans HultmanHans HultmanBiography: Hans Hultman is Technical Director at DellCron AB, a company specializing in FTTH. Previous positions as technical director at Lucent Technologies and AT&T, with responsibilities for passive and active optical products and systems. Swedish delegate in ISO for the standardization of data networks. Over 15 years of experience in building FTTH and broadband networks. | Presentation: | N.A. |
15:45-16:30 Covering 100% of the population via FTTH in rural areas: the Trentino case studyThe main objective of the Autonomous Province of Trento, Italia, is to turn Trentino into the "land of innovation", positioning it as an area of excellence in ICT. Since the broadband infrastructure is the backbone of the economic fabric of the territory the Province has decided to take major steps allowing its citizens and companies not to be excluded from the economic, social and occupational development resulting from innovation in ICT.
Speaker:
-Alessandro Zorer, VP, CREATE-NET
Speakers: | Alessandro ZorerAlessandro ZorerBiography: Alessandro Zorer currently serves as Vice President of the CREATE-NET Research Center. In his role he was involved in various initiatives promoted by the Autonomous Province of Trento to reduce the digital divide in the territory, including the deployment of an optical backbone infrastructure of about 800 Km and a wireless access network including more than 700 APs. Since early 2010 he is part of the working group that is planning the FTTH deployment in the whole Province territory, which is foreseen to reach 100% of the citizens by the year 2018. | Presentation: | N.A. |
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