Optical Transport Networks for Next Generation Broadband Services

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Scope:

The progress of optical transport networks is one of the key factors enabling next generation broadband services in Europe. Addressing this topic from two different perspectives, the IST MUPBED and NOBEL projects have developed a comprehensive vision of networks evolution including new architectures and transmission technologies, integration of IP and transport layers, and advanced control plane interworking. This workshop is focused on the presentation of the two projects' results, highlighting the close interplay between network paradigms dedicated to business and mass customer's services and to the research community. Further contributions from other IST initiatives and from renowned experts will enhance the overall vision of the evolving networks scenario.

Program:

November 22

09:30 - 10:30	Registration
10:30 - 10:45	Opening Welcome (pdf) Jan Späth, Marconi Communications, Marco Schiano, Telecom Italia LAB
10:45 - 11:30	Optical Networks Research: Perspectives Beyond the Sixth Framework Programme (pdf) Bernhard Fabianek, European Commission
11:30 - 12:15	Worldwide Development of Optical Transport Networks (pdf) Martin Zirngibl, Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies
12:15 - 13:00	Research Networks (pdf) Michael Enrico, DANTE
13:00 - 14:30	Lunch
14:30 - 16:00	Network Services and Architectures Drivers, Requirements and Scenarios for Core and Metro Networks Supporting Broadband for All (pdf) Anders Berntson, Acreo MUPBED Network Architecture and Interoperability Topics (pdf) Hans-Martin Foisel, T-Systems Business Roles and Architecture to Realize MUSE (Multi Service Access Everywhere) (pdf) Govinda Rajan, Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies, IST MUSE
16:00 - 16:30	Coffee Break
16:30 - 18:00	Control and Management Planes Ethernet Goes MPLS (pdf) Loa Andersson, Acreo Network and Service Management&Control Concepts in Future Multi-Layer Optical Networks (pdf) Monika Jäger, T-Systems Design Issues of a Multi-Domain Bandwidth on Demand Service for the NREN Community (pdf) Afrodite Sevasti, GN2 project
18:00 - 19:00	Poster Session

November 23

09:00 - 10:30	Live Network Demonstrations (pdf) Carlo Cavazzoni, Telecom Italia LAB, Salvatore Nicosia, Marconi Communications
10:30 - 11:00	Coffee Break
11:00 - 13:00	New Optical Technologies for Cost Effective Optical Transport Multi Layer / Multi Service Node Architectures Enabling Cost Effective Future Optical Networks (pdf) Stefan Herbst, Marconi Communications, Lars Dembeck, Alcatel SEL Technologies Enabling the Physical Layer of Future Optical Networks (pdf) Gottfried Lehmann, Siemens, Stefano Santoni, Pirelli Labs, John Mitchell, UCL Optical Networking According to the e-Photon/ONe View (pdf) Fabio Neri, Politecnico di Torino, e-Photon/ONe
13:00 - 14:00	Lunch
14:00 - 15:30	Benefits of New Network Models Interfacing Applications with the Network Control Plane (pdf) Henrik Wessing, DTU Dynamic Transparent Optical Networks (pdf) Herbert Haunstein, Lucent Technologies, Dominic Schupke, Siemens Long Term Network Scenarios Based on OBS/OPS (pdf) Gert Eilenberger, Alcatel SEL, Michael Schlosser, FhG-HHI
15:30 - 15:45	Coffee Break
15:45 - 16:45	Benefits of New Network Models Traffic Engineering and Resilience Strategies for NOBEL Solutions (pdf) Jesus Lobo, Telefonica I+D, Ilse Lievens, IMEC, Christoph Gauger, UST-IKR
16:45 - 17:30	Closing Remarks Bernhard Fabianek and project coordinators