TecPreview Next-Gen DSL: Pushing the Frontiers of Broadband Tuesday, 9 October | 15:30 – 15:50

The next step in DSL deployment is reached. Both ADSL2+ and VDSL2 have been implemented successfully in different networks around the globe.

Nevertheless the evolution of the capabilities of DSL technologies will not stop. Furthermore new requirements will appear in the future. For instance the higher penetration of advanced DSL technologies could cause problems of the inherent interference of the copper plant. Also higher link budget resources could be required due to weak in-house cabling at the customers' premises.

What are the challenges of ADSL2+ and VDSL2 coexistence, and how can they be overcome? What about xDSL technologies beyond ADSL2+ and VDSL2? This session examines recent advances in DSL and gives an outlook of the topics for further studies in the next phase of standardization efforts. Join this panel of technology and service provider experts as we examine the current state and future prospects of DSL technologies.

Presenter
Dirk van den Berghen, president of the Access Division Wireline business group at Alcatel-Lucent, has held several positions during his tenure with the company. Prior to his current position, and since 2005, Mr. Van den Berghen was president of the Alcatel Access Networks division. He also served as vice president of the IP Division Regional Support Center Europe and South and led the Chief Technology Office in the Alcatel Fixed Networks business unit. Mr. Van den Berghen contributed to the 2003 acquisition of TiMetra and to the integration of the Alcatel and TiMetra product development strategy and product portfolio. At Alcatel, Mr. Van den Berghen worked in various functional areas, including research and development, sales support, portfolio strategy, and product management. He held the posts of vice president of the Data business unit of the Switching Systems division and vice president of the Alcatel Next Generation Networks business unit.