Conference Day One, 16 November 2010: 14.50-15.20
 

Making the case for an Ethernet or IP/optical approach to the NGN
• Highlighting where OTN is not the best solution and an Ethernet or IP/optical approach is more cost-effective
- Identifying the applications for which a low overhead Ethernet or IP/optical approach offers real benefits over OTN
• Considering the trade offs of adopting an Ethernet/optical approach – are the cost savings worthwhile?
• Building an Ethernet/optical transport network for the NGN – highlighting key design considerations to ensure carrier class operation and cost-effective lifecycle management, considering:
- Key architecture and protocol issues
- Flexible/dynamic provisioning, monitoring and management
- Protection and restoration

Head of Transmission Architecture and Technology, SFR