With the need to optimize the broadband access network for emerging high-bandwidth services, together with an ambition to rationalize the cost of operating the network, network operators face a number of challenges in selecting the right infrastructure. Fiber is the answer to these challenges, but which FTTx to choose?

FTTC with VDSL2 is considered as the best compromise to combine reuse of existing copper with high-bandwidth services. VDSL deployments have started in Europe and Asia, offering symmetric data rates of up to 50 Mbps. Network operators are also looking for new ways to migrate their access infrastructure to optical access, leveraging the benefits of GPON technologies and fiber point-to-point for large-scale FTTH/B deployments.

This session will examine how VDSL2 and GPON could be combined into a powerful architecture that can deliver on the promise of providing the highest data rates at a lower investment and operational cost compared with copper legacy or optical alternatives. This session will also cover fiber deployment issues, which are key to successful FTTx rollout.

Gerlinde Bedoe Director, Solutions Marketing Nokia Siemens Networks

Ms. Bedoe performs techno-economic analysis of FTTx options, including all components (infrastructure and equipment), and does marketing support for new value add services on top of the broadband access. Previously, she worked in the business development of the transmission department. Ms. Bedoe holds a degree in electrical engineering.

Martin Charbonneau Senior Marketing Manager LSI Corporation

Mr. Charbonneau is a segment marketing manager for the Network and Storage Products group of LSI Corporation. His current responsibilities include market development activities for next-generation wireline access solutions.

Jeff Connell Senior Applications Engineer, Network and Storage Products Group LSI

Mr. Connell is responsible for prototyping leading-edge technologies on LSI APP family network processors and minimizing LSI customer time to market. He serves in a Technical Group Lead capacity for a team of software applications engineers servicing LSI's tier-1 customer accounts in wireline access, wireless access, and outdoor microwave platforms. Mr. Connell worked as a senior software engineer developing software for metro access, Ethernet over SONET devices, and OSPF and GMPLS. Mr. Connell received his Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering at Purdue University.

Daniel Martauz Designer, Architecture and Design Department T-Com

Mr. Martauz is a network designer for broadband access networks at Slovak Telekom, and he is responsible for development of FTTx and wireless access solutions and corresponding CPE management networks. He also participates in technology board synergy projects in the Deutsche Telecom group.

Juraj Oravec Head of Infrastructure Design and Architecture Team T-Com

Mr. Oravec is head of the team for architecture and the design department. His team responsibilities are design and development of access technologies (DSL, PON, legacy data accesses), SDH and WDM transport systems, and development of main principles for optical and metallic infrastructure. Previously he worked as a senior design specialist for core and transport networks (FR, ATM, IP/MPLS, MEN).