In Part 1 of this blog series, we explored the many benefits network operators will reap from Open RAN (Radio Access Network) architecture. …
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What is a Directionless ROADM?
The ROADM Tutorial Blogs, part 3 In this series of tutorials I explain the key functionality (and their benefits) that underpin …
What is a Colorless ROADM?
The ROADM Tutorial Blogs, part 2 In this series of tutorials, I explain the key functionality (and their benefits) that underpin …
What is a Flex-grid ROADM?
The ROADM Tutorial Blogs, part 1 In this series of tutorials, I explain the key functionality (and their benefits) that underpin …
What is Open RAN (O-RAN)?
Open RAN (Radio Access Network), or O-RAN, stands at the forefront of the RAN revolution and is the latest of several generations of RAN …
Multi-domain Orchestration for Optical Network Services: An ONAP blueprint
As demand for bandwidth continues to explode and connectivity becomes more critical than ever, communications service providers (CSPs) often …
How to Master Multi-vendor Optical Network Orchestration and Automation in Hybrid Legacy / Next-Gen Networks
In the age of cloud-native transition and SDN, communication service providers are facing many challenges, including how to maximize their …
Balancing Capacity, Distance and Cost with Baud Rate and Modulation
In the previous series of tutorials, Fujitsu’s Francois Moore explained the key functionality and benefits that underpin …
Putting It All Together: The Power of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)
Service providers are rapidly transforming their networks to deliver competitive and affordable 5G services, and cell site densification is …