Title :
Valuing flexibility in the migration to flexgrid networks
Author :
Tahon, Mathieu ; Verbrugge, Sofie ; Colle, Didier ; Pickavet, Mario ; Wright, Paul ; Lord, Andrew
Author_Institution :
Ghent Univ.-iMinds, Ghent, Belgium
Abstract :
Flexible optical networking can now be installed to increase network capacity in light of future traffic demands. This paper researches the different migration paths using a real option analysis, showing the impact of uncertainty.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; telecommunication traffic; flexgrid networks; flexible optical networking; impact of uncertainty; migration paths; network capacity; network traffic; traffic demands; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Standards; Transponders; Uncertainty; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC), 2013
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-0457-0
