Research and Education networks have always been at the forefront of technology, often with the highest traffic demands and toughest performance requirements. Exactly how AI will impact these networks is still to be determined but will likely add to the challenges of economically scaling bandwidth among data centers.

In this brief presentation, we will discuss the latest trends in optical networking innovation that will help NRENs easily scale optical transport networks in an uncertain future where bandwidth may rapidly accelerate due to AI workloads. Specifically, we’ll look at 800Gbps optics, supporting an IP over DWDM architecture and long-distance optical spans through pluggables directly mounted in IP routers.

Join us to understand the underlying innovation enabling this technological jump and how it fits in existing optical networks and the operational needs for NRENs.

Exchange Theatre: Wednesday 11 June 12:45 - 13:05 

Speaker: Jon Baldry (Nokia)