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OFC/NFOEC 2008 saw a revival of sorts in the optical communications industry. Alongside solid acceptance of 10-Gig and 40-Gig and ROADM, there was surprising talk of 100 Gig and WDM PON. Several startups touted the benefits -- and some prototypes -- of silicon photonics, which promise lower cost, lower power consumption, and lower component footprint. And what would a fiber optic conference be without speculation about low margins, lack of investment, and the push for consolidation? All of that and more from San Diego!
4G makes me happy. Despite having a foot in both the WiMax and LTE camps, there's no doubting Nortel CTO John Roese's enthusiasm for LTE. But its still not over for GSM: The business is going strong and it makes the perfect platform for the move to John's favorite new standard
Latest news on the GSM standard from the wrong side of the pond with 3G America's Chris Pearson. How Evolved Edge is bringing new innovation to the standard and why HSDPA has the edge over WiMax, especially in Latin America
MTS is the largest mobile operator in Russia and the CIS with over 80 million subscribers. MTS CEO Leonid Melamed explains their unique approach to the marketplace and his take on the opportunities for broadband in the region
The inventor of Ethernet, Bob Metcalfe, will be the keynote speaker at OFC/NFOEC, where he will tackle the subject of the future of Ethernet, which he is calling Terabit Ethernet. Check out Metcalfe's predictions on timeframe and the technology it will take to get us there.
As Mobile World Congress packs up to leave Barcelona, we present our video report from the show, hitting a few of the key points of interest on the minds of mobile operators and equipment makers
As Mobile World Congress packs up to leave Barcelona, we present our video report from the show, hitting a few of the key points of interest on the minds of mobile operators and equipment makers
As Mobile World Congress packs up to leave Barcelona, we present our video report from the show, hitting a few of the key points of interest on the minds of mobile operators and equipment makers
