Title :
Key business and technical considerations in evaluating and selecting next-generation optical technology for network evolution
Author :
Goeringer, Steve
Author_Institution :
Qwest Technol. Manage., Denver, CO, USA
Abstract :
Innovation has continued through the telecom downturn. Evaluating and selecting which technology solutions provide greatest gain requires carriers to balance multiple business and technical considerations. This paper summarizes these considerations applied to long-haul transport space.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; telecommunication network management; carriers; long-haul transport space; network evolution; optical technology; technology solutions;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2004. OFC 2004
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-772-5
