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SUMMARY:Scaling NREN optical networks for the AI-enabled future
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DESCRIPTION:Research and Education networks have always been at the forefr
 ont of technology\, often with the highest traffic demands and toughest pe
 rformance requirements. Exactly how AI will impact these networks is still
  to be determined but will likely add to the challenges of economically sc
 aling bandwidth among data centers.In this webinar\, we will discuss the l
 atest trends in optical networking innovation that will help NRENs easily 
 scale optical transport networks in an uncertain future where bandwidth ma
 y rapidly accelerate due to AI workloads. Specifically\, we’ll look at 8
 00Gbps optics\, supporting an IP over DWDM architecture and long-distance 
 optical spans through pluggables directly mounted in IP routers. Join us 
 to understand the underlying innovation enabling this technological jump a
 nd how it fits in existing optical networks and the operational needs for 
 NRENs. Jon Baldry\, Senior Director Solutions Marketing\, NokiaJon is Sen
 ior Director of Solutions Marketing at Nokia with a focus on optical netwo
 rking solutions metro applications\, such as PON Overlay in access network
 s\, 5G xHaul in mobile networks and DAA in cable networks. He is a frequen
 t speaker at industry events and has authored numerous articles.Jon has sp
 ent over 30 years working in the telecoms industry and joined Nokia throug
 h the acquisition of Infinera in 2025. Prior to Infinera Jon worked for Lu
 cent Technologies\, Sycamore Networks and Transmode in a variety of engine
 ering\, sales and marketing roles. Jon is a Chartered Engineer and holds a
  Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering and Electronics 
 from the University of Manchester (UMIST).\n\nhttps://events.geant.org/eve
 nt/1897/
URL:https://events.geant.org/event/1897/
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