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January 23, 2025

The Future of Converged: New Tech & Trends - Round Table Discussion

This video explores the latest innovations shaping the optical market, including the emergence of coherent QSFP28 ZR, the introduction of pluggable QSFP-DD open-line system optics, the transformative impact of Private Line Emulation (PLE), and the promise and challenges of high-launch QSFP-DD 400G technology. We'll also delve into the future of optical hardware consolidation, exploring trends like disaggregation and the potential for more integrated and efficient solutions. This video provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving optical landscape, offering valuable insights for network engineers, decision-makers, and anyone interested in the future of high-speed communications.

Please email CoreNetworkingHelp@wwt.com for additional assistance.

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Tyler Tappy

WWT

Technical Solutions Architect

Tyler has specialized in optical networking for 16 years with a specific focus in service provider networks. His optical experience ranges from arc...
Joshua Hogan

WWT

Technical Solutions Architect

Joshua Hogan is an expert on Core Routing technologies including underlay routing (IS-IS, OSPF, Segment Routing, etc.), carrier services (L3VPN, L2...
John Chiarini

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Principal Solutions Architect

John has over 20 years in the telecommunications industry specializing in optical networking, core routing and general service provider technologie...
Chris Fitzpatrick

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Technical Solutions Architect

Chris brings over three decades of experience in the telecommunications industry, with a specialized focus on optical networking, DCN architecture,...

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Tyler Tappy
Technical Solutions Architect - Optical Networking
Joshua Hogan
Technical Solutions Architect - Core Routing
John Chiarini
Principal Solutions Architect - Optical & Core Routing
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