10:30am

40G ON UTP OR SHIELDED COPPER - REALITY OR MYTH?
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The demand for higher speeds in data centre connectivity continues to grow. Standards for 40G and 100G Ethernet using MMF, SMF and twinnax links were approved by IEEE in 2010 and a number of these solutions are now available on the market.

History shows us that the deployment of next generation Ethernet grows strongly when Base-T solutions were made available. Will this be repeated with 40G and 100G Base-T solutions?

This paper looks at the technical feasibility of a 40GBase-T solution, examining the possibility of High Speed Ethernet signal transmission on different Cu cabling solution types and provides some insight into the limitations and benefits of each. The market for higher speeds will continue to grow and the commercial imperative will drive interest in the development of viable twisted pair solutions.

11:15am

CAN CABLING HELP SUPPORT ENERGY EFFICIENCY?
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With the constant drive towards energy efficiency in the data centre and enterprise environment more creative ways of saving energy need to be found.

This presentation examines the possibilities for energy efficiency in Ethernet based communication systems and explores the possibilities for the contribution by 'better performing' cabling to support such efforts.

In particular the possible energy savings related to the adoption of 'reduced coding' schemes are discussed and the obvious benefits of copper over fibre are described.

The presentation describes a holistic approach to cabling system design to support both energy efficiency and a migration strategy for higher speed Ethernet. Cost savings are identified and a return on investment calculation provided.

12:00pm

GROWTH OF IP SOLUTIONS
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This seminar presentation will examine the state of the market with respect to growth of IP enabled devices impacting our daily lives in business or in the home.

The presentation will focus on the practicalities of enabling a conducive built environment that supports wired or wireless attached devices. Many challenges exist in the planning and deployment of network infrastructures that support the needs of reliable networks and interoperable devices – the cornerstones of achieving a seamless and user friendly service architecture. The challenges in business premises, whether for commercial, industrial, academic or scientific purpose vary significantly and with the prospect and promise of smart homes becoming reality, these challenges will soon reach into our homes too.

So what opportunities arise when dealing with the challenges of a densely connected building? What service structures will arise as we commercialise products and solutions? Do we see the next decade in much the same light as we see it today or will there be a new generation of service providers, conceived from new or morphed from the old? This presentation aims to set out the foundations on which a new ecosystem of service activity can flourish in the design and construction world.

12:45pm

HD CCTV OVER IP
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The future of CCTV over IP is even clearer thanks to the high definition video streaming capabilities of today’s HD CCTV cameras. The IP CCTV market is growing ever faster than before and this is mainly due to this new technology that demands an IP infrastructure for it to operate effectively. The presentation will discuss the benefits of this technology and why now is the time for the network industry to be involved in IP CCTV.

1:30pm

VIDEO OVER IP - CONVERGENCE AND PICTURE QUALITY
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Real time video delivery over IP is one of the most demanding applications for any IP network. Being an ‘always-on’ service, video demands continuous throughput and minimal repeatable latency from the network as opposed to non-critical data transmission, such as normally associated with file transfers/emails. So how can the IP network this affect picture quality? How can a large scale deployment be realised and what are the advantages of mixed mode (hybrid) networks?

This seminar will provide an insight into the technology and design considerations for robust real time and non-real time video IP networks, the options for a hybrid approach, optical multiplexing technologies and the effects of network design on picture quality with real world examples.

2:15pm

DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING STANDARDS-COMPLIANT PARALLEL OPTICS NETWORKS WITHIN BUDGET - A ROADMAP
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In this seminar TE Connectivity will set out a 10 point checklist covering all aspects of the design and implementation process that will provide network managers, data centre managers and installers with practical advice about how to successfully deploy 40/100Gb Ethernet and Fibre Channel protocols over an MPO based infrastructure.

Drawing on the significant experience of the fibre optic experts from the AMP Netconnect and ADC Krone organisations, TE Connectivity can guarantee an informative and practical session that will arm delegates with the knowledge, and confidence to tackle the most challenging fibre installations.

3:00pm

CONTAMINATION, INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF OPTICAL FIBRE CONNECTIONS
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In today's networks, the fibre infrastructure is more important than ever. The ever increasing data rates and bandwidth requirements show us that the drive for delivery is paramount and that any network failures can cause enormous issues.

One of the most common failures in the network at the physical layer is connector cleanliness, as it is quite often overlooked as their impact is not seen during the network build and test cycle. Some estimates are that up to 75 per cent of network issues at the physical layer can be down to connector issues. Many of these issues can be eradicated early in the network lifecycle by correct inspection and cleaning techniques.

EXFO will aim to investigate why the connector cleanliness issue is still a major problem and how with it can be minimized.