August 4 , 2009 - Optical Networking for Tier 2 & 3 Network Operators - Webcast
Hosted by Light Reading

The RBOCs and PTTs get most of the attention, but smaller Tier 2 and Tier 3 operators are struggling with a lot of the same network migration issues as the big operators, including traffic migration from circuit to packet, rolling out FTTx architectures, IPTV and VOD, and expanding Ethernet services. This Webinar will look at how next-generation optical networks can serve these operators.

Sponsors: Glimmerglss, Nokia Siemens Networks
Host: Andy Bray, Independent Analyst, Light Reading
Speakers: Joe Parker, Chief Technical Officer, Glimmerglass
                    Cezar Araujo, Broadband Connectivity Solutions Product Manager, Nokia Siemens                     Networks

July 14, 2009 - Optical Switching in the Packet World Webinar
Hosted by Light Reading

Drawing on recently published Heavy Reading research, this session will define the requirements for next-generation optical switching. In particular, the session will explore how optical switching must evolve to handle Ethernet and IP requirements. Topics covered will include: multi-degree ROADMs, G-MPLS/ASON control plane technologies, and the role of large-scale photonic cross connects in rapid provisioning, monitoring, and network reconfiguration.

Moderator: Sterling Perrin, Senior Analyst, Heavy Reading
Panelists: Ciena, JDSU, Glimmerglass, Polatis
Speakers: Joe Parker, Chief Technical Officer, Glimmerglass