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Thank you very much for the outstanding presentation, Mike!
Thank you very much for the outstanding presentation, Mike!
My pleasure Andre. We've got another show coming up next Thursday.
Thanks, Mike - great show!
Thank you all for your great questions and comments. Thank you Mike.
Great show! Thanks @Mike and @Andre
Our core backbone carries ~120PB/day which is doubling year over year. The old "hardware way" of configuring, sparing, cabling, etc. doesn't scale...software control is key
Andre, Thanks for the white paper. Do you have any other resources you can provide for reading?
OK, thanks again Andre, and thanks to everyone that listened in and posted here today. We need to let Andre get back to work!
Always leary of divergent challenges--....
Can't wait to see the future of Open ROADM.
The openROADM community is certainly open to all needs including muxponders.
150K increase...holly cow.....that's why I suppose being "hardware independent' of sorts will play a profound role.....
Andre, not sure if you missed this one, but: Open ROADM so far is focusing on 100G transponders. Is there a roadmap/plan to expand to cover 100G muxponders? (Muxing 10x10GE/OC-192/etc. into 100G?)
Re In addition to the interfaces and optimum networking you are speaking of, does this represent then a new architecture (ie platform) that will become the future of networking?
The overarching architecture we're driving at AT&T is called ECOMP which I invite you all to checkout. att.com/ecomp
This whitepaper describes our model driven software defined architecture for all areas of our network transformation.
Great questions so far everyone! Andre will be here for 5 more mins.
Interesting how you all were able to bring the competitors together as you have......
Here's another good one:
In addition to the interfaces and optimum networking you are speaking of, does this represent then a new architecture (ie platform) that will become the future of networking?
How is AT&T deploying Open ROADM? It is a leader in the Smarter Cities, for example, is it using this design and capability in those projects? What other projects are they using to demonstrate the Open ROADM capability? What projects are being planned to demonstrate value with 5G?
Glad to have joined..albeit a bit late...quite insightful in terms of making sure the network is "hardware independent"...and that's so exciting to be witness to :)))
Regarding the 100G and beyond posts, certainly there's work underway defining specifications for greater speeds which we expect openROADM specs to evolve as well.
Re 5G and importance of optical. ROADMs will play a significant role as we virtualize the RAN and incorporate NFV. Having the flexibility to shift VNFs to meet surging demand as well as having software control to support expanding air interfances and latency will all be dependant on a robust flexible optical layer.
Andre I aksed the question re: Terrastream. I guess you are saying that there is space for both passive as well as active optical and more of the latter in a world full of mesh networks? right?
Re So does this mean lower potential capex and higher opex?
Yes, capex and opex savings is a huge driver. re capex, having multiple vendors compete for transponders, plugables, switches in the same metro will certainly drive competition. Re opex, software control to automate once manual taks will certainly drive lower opex
How about this one Andre?
Open ROADM so far is focusing on 100G transponders. Is there a roadmap/plan to expand to cover 100G muxponders? (Muxing 10x10GE/OC-192/etc. into 100G?)
Is Open ROADM scalable to beyond 100G DP-QPSK? I.e. be able to spec/define interoperable solutions for 200G QAM, etc.?
We have lively discussions on TT about 5G. How critical is optical fiber to 5G?
Agreed - great show - and his explanations and presentation are outstanding!
So let's give Andre a few minutes to scroll through your questions.
In this new design, what role does he see for AT&T and its leadership?
How do you see Open ROADM benefiting rural areas and benefits persons during catastrophic events such as wars, typoons, hurricanes, earthquakes, etc. ?
Open ROADM so far is focusing on 100G transponders. Is there a roadmap/plan to expand to cover 100G muxponders? (Muxing 10x10GE/OC-192/etc. into 100G?)
He mentions the breakthrough collaboration among the three vendors, does he expect other vendors to join the open ROADM model? How long does he expect it will take - evolution or transformation?
With OpenROADM it seems like AT&T will have a lot of items to manage since each locaiton will have a different configuration. So does this mean lower potential capex and higher opex?
something I don't say everyday: tunable lasers
poll
collaboration among vendors
How soon can we expect to see other SPs joining OpenROADM. Seems like without other SPs in the MSA OpenROADM is basically an AT&T open RFP.
Will do NewlPLiz on the poll!
In addition to the interfaces and optimum networking you are speaking of, does this represent then a new architecture (ie platform) that will become the future of networking?
Do each of the three intial vendors participating in the MSA have ROADM products that are Open ROADM compliant.
My poll response: Collaboration among vendors
What is the strategic plan or vision for the next five years for Open ROADM?
What specific security standards are being used or considered?
Time for the live questions in a few minutes. Start sending in your questions. I will try to get through as many as I can and those we don't get to on the show, we will try to answer on the post-show chat.
Can you discuss the relevance of Open ROADM in a future of collapsed IP/Optical transport networking (Think DT Terrastream)?
Is this something that will be relevant for entire transport network or perhaps just niches (submarine, lit fiber etc.)
Hey listeners, be sure to vote in Mike's poll...we dont' want him to feel bad, right? ; )
Poll response: Flexibility with software, including turning capacity up or down
Is it open to other countries to participate and contribute?
Flexibility with software, including turning capacity up or down
are software or hardware standards more important going forward? I would imagine software...
poll
What do you see as the biggest benefit to Open ROADM?
Flexibility with software, including turning capacity up or down
Specifications to break current vendor lock in
Open interfaces
Benefits to metro network
Collaboration among vendors
Community support is a great component to gain momentum. You need to get buy-in from stakeholders and supporters.
NewIPLiz, yes, definitely. LOL!
@freehe grandparents always seem to know best, right?
I agree. I tried to urge executives at past jobs not to buy software from the same vendor. Open Solution is a great concept. My grandparents said "never put all your eggs in one basket."
Q for Andre: where do standards fit into ROADM?
Wow! Looks like we've got a full house.
Good morning/afternoon all. Good to see an active group today.
DWDM is a term I have not heard for a long time....
Good morning from Silicon Valley.
Green Acres is the place to be, right? @dkrozier
Green Acres South Carolina
-- chat is a little delayed for me --
We are live on the air! Welcome to the Radio Show and Chat everyone!
Grab your snacks, it's time!
doing great here @Michelle! Nice day at last in Chicagoland
Good afternoon everyone! Remember to turn up your volume on the computers. At the top of the hour an audio player will pop up on your screen. If you don't see it, try to press F5 to refresh your screen. Remember, there's no slides for this it's just a discussion, so be sure to post your questions, comments and thoughts on the message boards and we will join you on the chat after the audio stream.
Looking forward to this show!
How is everyone doing this fine Friday Eve?
The countdown clock is always helpful for events like this. :)
Looking forward to a lively discussion in a few minutes. -Andre Fuetsch
Good afternoon (or morning) everyone! Remember to turn up your volume on the computers. At the top of the hour an audio player will pop up on your screen. If you don't see it, try to press F5 to refresh your screen. Remember, there's no slides for this it's just a discussion, so be sure to post your questions, comments and thoughts on the message boards and we will join you on the chat after the audio stream.
Looking forward to learning more about Open ROADM today!
Looking forward to a great discussion today. Have your questions ready!
I do hope to see more new faces during todays show as it should be interesting show plus chat after :)
Good day Mike glad to see you :)
do hope for interesting chat after the show :) thanks
Good morning. We'll be on soon. Have your questions for Andre ready!
and AT&T's vision for automating network services is interesting to know...
optical network should be interesting to know as technology changing rapidly...
hello to all I looking forward to this event! should be interesting :)
Great looking forward to it.
just needed the chat window
Good morning from San Jose
Good morning from Washington DC.
Thanks for scheduling this event.
should be interesting hope to attend
Can't wait should be a great show
How does this may benefit our hosting co?
Greetings and salutations all!
A hot and contemporary topic indeed. Looking forward to getting more insights.
This should be a great show!
I'm really curious to learn more about AT&T's network automation.
Looking forward to getting an "insider look" at what AT&T is working on!
should be interesting hope to attend :)
This should be an interesting show! looking forward to hearing more about it.
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