Network Virtualization & SDN Europe 2016

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31 May 2016

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This comprehensive three-day SDN and NFV event for the operator community is packed with case studies from pioneers at the forefront of SDN and NFV advancements worldwide.

Coming together in Madrid, the global SDN and NFV community will discuss carrier-class SDN from a unique, strategic, operator-led perspective with case studies from all of the leading operators in the space.

Following on from the successful 2015 show, this event will examine the steps needed to move SDN and NFV forward from research into reality, featuring dedicated sessions on the current software-defined network, NFV infrastructure, MANO, security, 5G, IoT and Transport SDN.

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FormFactor's fast photonic wafer probers enable rapid tests through faster photonic alignment than previously possible. (Credit: FormFactor Inc)

Test and Measurement

Testing and alignment seek to scale up manufacture

To some, optical communication product buyers’ expectation that prices continually fall may seem a strange and unnecessary pressure on vendors.

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Submarine Cables, Submarine Networks

Deep water

The submarine cable industry is still a very healthy one, with figures from Research and Markets predicting that it will reach $30.8bn by 2026.

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network design, Network Planning

The smart money

The drive toward 5G and beyond has been a key factor in the demand for higher bandwidth and more reliable networks. This has, in turn, brought about a greater appetite for intelligent infrastructure supported by automation.

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Components and Subsystems

High notes

Arguably one of the biggest topics in optical communications in the past two years has been fifth-generation coherent optics, with a raft of trials and demonstrations, highlighting 800G wavelength achievements taking place.

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Hidden gems

Fibre deployment is currently taking place at pace throughout the world. According to the latest study from research firm, Global Industry Analysts (GIA), the global FTTH/B market is predicted to reach S31.3bn by 2026.