Transforming the metro network and the evolution of the ‘Digital Service Provider’

This webinar is presented by Lightwave + BTR

Service providers are moving beyond 100 Gbps in the metro network, driven by 5G, cloud computing, and AI. At the same time, the shift toward bringing more functions closer to the edge is reshaping the metro network landscape. 

This webinar explores evolving metro requirements and the technologies addressing them, including the growing adoption of coherent optics. We discuss how service providers are re-architecting networks, transitioning from legacy OTN to Open Line Systems (OLS) with 400ZR/ZR+, and maintaining existing OTN for lower-rate traffic. Attendees will gain practical insights into validating and optimizing 400ZR/ZR+ links within OLS deployments, including multi-vendor environments. 

Key topics include: 

• The evolution from central office-based architectures to data center focused networks 
• Deploying and testing high-speed 400ZR/ZR+ interfaces 
• Troubleshooting common problems, including DWDM network issues 
• Adapting testing strategies for modern optical transport 

Speakers 

• François Marcotte, Subject Matter Expert - EXFO 
• Harald Bock, Chief Product Officer - Ekinops