Webinars

These seminars, presented over the Internet by Simon Stanley of Earlswood Marketing Limited in conjunction with Light Reading, have become a reference point not only for engineers with equipment vendors but also for a wider audience including semiconductor vendors, service providers and investors.

Sponsored by market leading companies these webinars include a presentation and discussion of key topics with industry experts and an audience driven Q&A session. You can register online for forthcoming webinars, or listen to archives of past events. If you are interested in sponsoring a Webinar or would like to discuss ideas for future Webinars please contact us.

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New Webinars

ATCA Systems and Applications

20th November 2008
Sponsored by ENEA, GoAhead, Interphase, Kontron
The deployment of ATCA-based systems continues to grow, with second-generation platforms delivering high integration and fast time to market for new systems. Most Tier 1 telecom equipment vendors are now committed to this platform for multiple product lines, driving market acceptance. In this Webinar we will review the latest hardware and software developments and drill down into leading applications such as wireless infrastructure, IMS, IPTV, WiMax, and LTE.
archived here

40/100G Technology and Components

3rd June 2008
Sponsored by Emerson Network Power and Mintera
40/100Gbit/s networking represents a major opportunity for system and component vendors. The rapidly growing number of broadband subscribers and the increased use of 10 Gigabit Ethernet are forcing carriers and enterprise network managers to look for higher bandwidth solutions. At this critical period components are a key part of the 40/100G ecosystem. In this Webinar will review the technology and expanding range of components, the market need and the remaining challenges as the industry moves to 40 and 100G networking.
archived here

MicroTCA Systems and Applications

13th May 2008
Sponsored by Emerson Network Power and Interphase
The MicroTCA format brings many of the benefits built into AdvancedTCA to applications in the wireless and wireline access networks, where smaller and lower-cost systems are required. With the first systems being deployed this is a great time to evaluate the benefits and value delivered by this flexible platform. In this Webinar we review the latest developments for MicroTCA systems including MCH and AMC modules and take a look at leading applications including WiMax, Media Gateways and access systems with specific implementation examples.
archived here

ATCA & IMS

6th March 2008
Sponsored by Continuous Computing and Interphase
Carriers migrating to IMS-based next-generation networks require a new class of cost-effective network equipment that can deliver performance, flexibility, and system integration. ATCA offers equipment manufacturers a fast route to delivering this new equipment. Further, the use of ATCA as a common platform upon which the IMS software runs is having a major impact on the development of IMS, leading to a wider choice of products for service providers, more competition among suppliers, and lower prices. This Webinar reviews IMS and platform requirements, explores the growing impact of ATCA on IMS development, and concludes with a consideration of ATCA-based IMS system examples.
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Archived Webinars

Multicore Processors for Networking

6th November 2007
Sponsored by Motorola
Most networking systems require a mix of processing capabilities to handle control plane, data plane, and security functions. The latest multicore devices developed for networking applications integrate up to 16 RISC cores with security engines and acceleration for data plane functions, dramatically reducing the number of components required. In this Webinar we take a look at the features to look for and how to get the most out of these devices. We also cover some specific system implementations, including off-the-shelf solutions, and review typical architectures and applications.
archived here

ATCA Systems and Applications

10th October 2007
Sponsored by Continuous Computing, Motorola
The deployment of ATCA-based systems continues to grow, with most Tier 1 telecom equipment vendors already committed to this platform for multiple product lines. In this Webinar we will review the latest developments and drill down into leading applications such as wireless infrastructure, IMS, and IPTV.
archived here

10Gigabit Ethernet Technology and Components

18th September 2007
Sponsored by SolarFlare
The 10-Gbit/s Ethernet market is set for significant growth. This Webinar will review the latest developments in technology and components and the impact they will have on the market. Key developments covered by this Webinar will include SFP+, EDC, 10Gbase-LRM, and 10Gbase-T.
archived here

MicroTCA: Delivering on the Promise of Open Standards

12th June 2007
Sponsored by Interphase and Motorola
MicroTCA brings many of the benefits built into AdvancedTCA to applications in the wireless and wireline access networks, where smaller and lower-cost systems are required. In this Webinar we take a look at the latest developments for MicroTCA, system components including AMC modules, typical systems, and applications such as a WiMax.
archived here

High Speed Switch Chipsets: Technology Update

17th April 2007
Sponsored by Enigma and Tundra
High-speed switch chipsets and integrated devices with 10-Gbit/s ports are changing the way equipment manufacturers design systems. This Webinar looks at the technology and products available for ATCA/MicroTCA and other platforms, covering 10-Gbit/s Ethernet, RapidIO, and proprietary alternatives.
archived here

The Role of ATCA in IMS developments

6th March 2007
Sponsored by Continuous Computing, HP and Interphase
Carriers migrating to IMS-based next-generation networks require a new class of cost-effective network equipment that can deliver performance, flexibility, and system integration. ATCA offers equipment manufacturers a fast route to delivering this new equipment. Further, the use of ATCA as a common platform upon which the IMS software runs is having a major impact on the development of IMS, leading to a wider choice of products for service providers, more competition among suppliers, and lower prices. This Webinar reviews IMS and platform requirements, the impact of ATCA on IMS development, and concludes with several ATCA-based implementation examples.
archived here

RapidIO: Ready & Steady

30th January 2007
Sponsored by the RapidIO Trade Association, Freescale, IDT, Silicon Turnkey Express and Tundra
The development of RapidIO, an open standard for switching fabric, has now reached the point where plenty of products are available and the focus of attention has shifted towards interoperability and applications in wireless, wireline, and storage equipment. This Webinar provides an update and explains the business benefits of adopting RapidIO technology.
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Network Processors: The Secret's in the Software

14th November 2006
Sponsored by Bay Microsystems, IDT, and Xelerated
Now that the market for network processors is beginning to mature, the key differentiator is becoming the ease with which they can be programmed. This Webinar looks at ways of assessing this issue when selecting products in this field.
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Building ATCA Systems: Software & Components

10th October 2006
Sponsored by Continuous Computing, Hewlett-Packard, Interphase, and Radisys
AdvancedTCA provides a common hardware platform for high-availability systems covering a wide range of telecom and other applications. In this Webinar we review the advantages of using a standard platform and the hardware and software components available from vendors to accelerate your development process. We also explore the benefits of using an application-ready platform rather than doing your own system integration, and we present a couple of implementation examples.
archived here

The Role of ATCA in IMS Developments

11th July 11 2006
Sponsored by Continuous Computing, Interphase, and Radisys
Carriers migrating to IMS-based next-generation networks require a new class of cost-effective network equipment that can deliver performance, flexibility, and system integration. ATCA offers equipment manufacturers a fast route to delivering this new equipment. Further, the use of ATCA as a common platform upon which the IMS software runs is having a major impact on the development of IMS, leading to a wider choice of products for service providers, more competition among suppliers, and lower prices. This Webinar reviews IMS and platform requirements, the impact of ATCA on IMS development, and concludes with several ATCA-based implementation examples.
archived here

SA Forum: The Next Steps

15th June 2006
Sponsored by GoAhead, Intel, Motorola, and the SA Forum
The Service Availability Forum has made great strides in 2006 with the release of the updated Hardware Platform Interface, the Application Interface Specification, and the new Systems Management Interfaces. This Webinar takes a look at the SA Forum roadmap and vision for future specifications and upgrades.
archived here

MicroTCA: A Small Wonder for Access Networks - 11th April 2006

Sponsored by Freescale Semiconductor, Interphase, Kontron, and Motorola
The MicroTCA format brings many of the benefits built into AdvancedTCA to applications in the wireless and wireline access networks, where smaller and lower-cost systems are required. In this Webinar we take a look at the latest developments for MicroTCA, including specifications, typical systems, and applications such as a WiMax. archived here

RapidIO Developments - 28th March 2006

Sponsored by Freescale Semiconductor, IDT, and Tundra Semiconductor
Now that silicon is available for serial RapidIO this webinar takes a look further into this interconnect technology to understand what it takes to build a RapidIO based system, including system-level interoperability and technology interworking, with specific application examples. archived here

DSL Chip Update: Higher Speeds, Enhanced Technologies - 22nd March 2006

Sponsored by Infineon
The number of broadband subscribers connecting over DSL continues to grow with ADSL2+ being widely deployed and VDSL2 ready for the next wave. VDSL2 is a key development enabling incremental upgrades to 100Mbit/s and beyond. In this webinar we discuss the demand for greater bandwidth and the likely role out of high speed DSL solutions. We also discuss the further development of DSL standards and chipsets in general and the development of VDSL2 in particular. archived here

PON Chips: Powering Triple-Play Deployments - 14th February 2006

Sponsored by BinOptics and Freescale
Service providers are scrambling to offer triple-play services, and passive optical networking is a key enabling technology. Ethernet PON (EPON) is already widely deployed in Japan with over 4 Million subscribers by the end of 2005. In the US three major RBOCs have launched a joint RFQ calling for Gigabit PON (GPON) solutions for initial deployment this year. In this Webinar we review the market drivers, compare and contrast the different types of PON technology and discuss the key component developments in this rapidly expanding market. archived here

Communications Processors: Fueling Telecom’s New Frontier - 13th December 2005

Sponsored by Freescale
The little brother of the network processor, these highly integrated components provide flexible solutions for customer premise equipment. We take at look at what's on offer and why so many system vendors are using these devices. archived here

Network Processors: It's All in the Software - 8th November 2005

Sponsored by Agere and Intel
Now that the network processor market is maturing, the focus of attention has turned to the ease with which devices can be programmed. This Webinar reviews developments.archived here

Service Availability Forum Standards: The Key to Carrier Choice - 26th October 2005

Sponsored by Motorola, IBM and SA Forum
This Webinar reviews developments aimed at giving service providers a wider choice of platform, middleware, and application supplier, courtesy of interface standards from the Service Availability Forum. archived here

Advanced Signaling: The I/O Wars Begin - 28th September 2005

Sponsored by IDT, Intel, Motorola and RadiSys
Options for backplane interconnect include ASI (Advanced Switching Interconnect), Ethernet, RapidIO, Fibre Channel, even InfiniBand. How do the choices differ, what different markets are they appropriate for, and who's backing which ones? archived here

ATCA Update – 13th July 2005

Sponsored by Motorola and Radisys
This Webinar is both an introduction to AdvancedTCA for those one not familiar with this new platform and an update for those who have been following developments. archived here

10 Gbit/s Transponders – 28th June 2005

Sponsored by Agilent Technologies, Intel and MRV Communications
This Webinar reviews the latest developments in 10 Gbit/s transponders. archived here

PHY Chips: 10-Gig Over Copper & Low-Cost Fiber – 21st June 2005

Sponsored by Intel and Scintera
Interest is growing in the physical layer devices, the PHY chips, and the development of new devices enabling lower cost solutions for copper and existing fiber cable infrastructure. This Webinar reviews the 10 Gigabit Ethernet market and key applications driving the current growth as well as key developments for 10 Gigabit Ethernet over twisted pair copper and 10 Gigabit Ethernet over low cost fiber using Electronics Dispersion Compensation or EDC. archived here

What's Next in Next-Gen Sonet/SDH Chips?– 18th May 2005

Sponsored by Crimson Microsystems
Sonet/SDH continues to be a key technology in carrier networks. The cost of Sonet/SDH, particularly at the edge of the network, is continuing to drop due to the significant developments being made by both semiconductor and system vendors. This Webinar takes a look at the market trends, technology and silicon solutions that are enabling this continued growth. archived here

Triple-Play Chips: Boosting the Performance of Broadband – 22nd March 2005

Sponsored by Freescale Semiconductor
Triple play services require high bandwidth networks that are cost effective for both carriers and subscribers. This Webinar reviews chip developments that promise to help carriers add to the momentum of their broadband rollouts, by boosting bandwidths, extending reach, and reducing costs to deliver these services. archived here

ATCA and RapidIO – 3rd March 2005

Sponsored by AMCC, Freescale, Praesum Communications,Tundra Semiconductor
RapidIO is already widely used in DSP based systems and the first devices supporting the new Serial RapidIO physical are becoming available. RapidIO supports high-availability systems with significant bandwidth capabilities and quality of service. Used in ATCA systems, RapidIO provides an interoperable fabric interface for high-performance applications, significantly enhancing the value of the standardized chassis. archived here

ATCA and Advanced Switching Interconnect – 22nd February 2005

Sponsored by IDT, Intel, Stargen
Advanced Switching Interconnect, or ASI, is one of the technologies being promoted for the ATCA fabric interface. ASI defines a standardized, high-bandwidth, high availability backplane. Used in ATCA systems, ASI provides an interoperable fabric interface for high performance applications significantly enhancing the value of the standardized chassis. archived here

ATCA Webinar: The Interoperability Revolution Continues - December 2004

Sponsored by Intel, Motorola, RadiSys and Siemens.
Following the first hugely successful overview of this open telecom standard we drill down into the specifications, and gauge the progress being made by board, backplane, and chassis vendors in developing independent products hat work together seamlessly. This Light Reading Webinar will discuss further developments in this market which is forecast by RHK to reach $3.7B by 2007. archived here

Communications Processors Webinar: Integrated Data, Voice and Multiservice Networking - December 2004

Sponsored by FreeScale and Mindspeed
The little brother of the network processor these highly integrated components provide flexible solutions for customer premise equipment. We take at look at what's on offer and why so many system vendors are using these devices. archived here

Network Processors: From Niche to Mainstream - November 2004

Sponsored by Agere Systems and EZchip Technologies
Five years after the introduction of the first network processors these highly flexible, high performance packet processing components are being used in many types of networking equipment and the network processor market has reached an interesting stage with established players ramping-up production volume and introducing third generation designs. archived here

ATCA: The Architecture of Tomorrow's Telecom Systems - September 2004

Sponsored by AMCC, BATM Telco Systems, Motorola & Intel
The introduction of AdvancedTCA components and systems creates a new and significant opportunity for semiconductor vendors, telecom blade, chassis and backplane manufacturers, and networking system vendors to expand their businesses and bring down system costs. archived here

Next-Gen Sonet/SDH Chips - April 2004

Sponsored by Intel and Parama Networks.
A major focus for new carrier deployment is the delivery of 10/100 Ethernet services through the existing SONET/SDH based access and metro networks. The development of next generation SONET/SDH components is the key to this new opportunity, delivering new services over an existing infrastructure. The supply of devices supporting GFP, VCAT and LCAS continues to grow as vendors look to cash in on a market that is predicted to grow 3 fold by 2006. archived here

10-Gig Ethernet Transponders: Driving Growth in the Enterprise - March 2004

Sponsored by Intel and Opnext.
The limited availability of pluggable transponders covering the varied cable plant installed in the world's data center and enterprise networks is restricting growth of 10-Giagbit Ethernet market. To remove this impediment, system and transponder manufacturers are working together to define new interfaces and expand the range of components available. archived here

10-Gig PHY Chips: More functionality, less power - March 2004

Sponsored by Intel and Quake Technologies.
With the bandwagon on 10-Gig Ethernet gathering momentum, interest is growing in the physical layer devices, the PHY chips, that will play a key role in all systems, from network interface cards to full-blown 10 Gig Ethernet switches. This Webinar reviews the latest 10-Gig PHY chip developments. archived here

Security Processors: Driving the Secure Network - December 2003

Sponsored by Hifn.
As business use of the Internet evolves, security issues become ever more important - and ever more difficult to deal with. Equipment suppliers are developing products, including switches, that no longer force network operators to trade off speed against security. To meet this need component manufacturers are coming out with a new breed of high-performance security processor addressing Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and IPSec applications. archived here

Traffic Managers: The key to Multiservice QOS - November 2003

Sponsored by Motorola and Teradiant.
The traffic management function has traditionally been handled using ASICs designed in-house. With the introduction of third-party traffic managers, at both 2.5-Gbit/s and 10-Gbit/s rates, designers have a very real alternative. archived here

Switch Fabric Chipsets: The Core of Next-Gen Systems - October 2003

Sponsored by TeraChip and ZettaCom.
For many network equipment manufacturers the switch fabric has been a core technology and has traditionally been handled using ASICs designed in-house. The requirement for very high speed serial interfaces and multi-service support has increased the cost of design at a time when most companies have been forced to reduce R&D investment. Third party switch chipsets from both established companies and start-ups are now available that are both simple to integrate and support advanced features.

DSL Chips: Semiconductor Vendor Effects on DSL Operator Networks - September 2003

Sponsored by Texas Instruments.
Digital Subscriber Line standards are continuing to evolve, extending the bandwidth in the last mile: ADSL has been joined by ADSL2 and ADSL2+; there are 2 competing technologies for VDSL; and, finally, there is HDSL. A range of chipsets from both startups and industry heavyweights supports these DSL technologies — as work continues on interoperability testing, and the first chipsets to support multiple technologies are being developed.

10-Gig Ethernet Transponders: Latest Developments - September 2003

Sponsored by Network Elements.
The arrival of XFP transceivers from both startups and established vendors opens the door to higher density, cost effective 10Gbps solutions for Enterprise, Metro and Storage networks.

Network Processors: Time to Buy? - June 2003

Sponsored by Agere Systems, Motorola and Teradiant Networks.
The Network Processor has now become established as a key building block, both for development of new, leading edge systems and the enhancement of existing products. Many companies with NPU based solutions are entering production and prices are starting to come down.

PHY Chips: The Key to Running Ethernet at 10 Gbit/s - March 2003

Sponsored by Multilink Technology Corporation and Quake Technologies.
Interest is growing in the PHY chips that will play a key role in all systems from network interface cards to full-blown 10 Gig Ethernet switches.

GFP Chips: Making Sonet/SDH Systems Safe for Ethernet - February 2003

Sponsored by Multilink Technology.
Generic Frame Protocol (GFP), Virtual Concatenation and LCAS gives carriers the opportunity to handle Ethernet traffic without replacing their metro SONET/SDH networks.

Putting 10-Gigabit Ethernet to Work - January 2003

Sponsored by Force10 Networks and Foundry Networks.
Now that 10-Gigabit Ethernet standards have been put to bed, it’s time to put the technology to work.

Security: Big Issues, Big Advances - December 2002

Sponsored by Cavium Networks and Cisco Systems.
To meet the demands of network security OEMs are rolling out products that no longer force network operators to trade off speed against security. These products use high performance security processors addressing SSL and Ipsec applications.

Packet Switch Chipsets: Making the Connection - November 2002

Sponsored by Dune Networks, IBM, Zagros Networks, and Zettacom.
The switch fabric has been a core technology and has traditionally been handled using ASICs designed in-house. Third party switch chipsets from both established companies and start-ups are now available that integrate SerDes and QoS.

Traffic Managers: Delivering Quality of Service - October 2002

Sponsored by Motorola and Azanda Network Devices.
Traffic managers ensure a Carrier’s customers get the service they pay for. Traditionally implemented in ASICs, this function is now available at 2.5 Gbps and above in standard products.

10 Gig Ethernet Transponders: What a Choice - August 2002

Sponsored by Agere Systems, Agilent Technologies and Cypress Semiconductor.
10 Gigabit Ethernet is set to be a key technology in next generation telecom equipment driving the need for hot pluggable, multi-sourced optical transponder modules.

Network Processors: Why, What, and When? - July 2002

Sponsored by Silicon Access Networks.
Network processors hold the promise of delivering flexibility and performance. Established vendors are consolidating design wins in the 2.5 Gbps market and companies are introducing 10 Gbps devices.

Next-Generation SONET Chip Developments - May 2002

Sponsored by Agilent Technologies and Cypress Semiconductor.
The build out of the Metro network is driving demand for next-gen SONET/SDH silicon supporting GFP, Virtual Concatenation and LCAS.

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