Growing bandwidths across wireless and wireline access networks, together with the massive expansion of generative AI, are driving ever greater demands across service provider metro, regional and long-haul networks. The introduction of 1.2T and 1.6T coherent optical interfaces has enabled higher capacity per channel but reduced the number of channels per band. Finding the optimal solution for expanding capacity is now more challenging than ever. This session will take an in-depth look at the latest coherent optical solutions and consider the best strategies for expanding network capacity.
Topics covered in this symposium include:
- Reality check: metro, regional and long-haul network capacity today
- Hyperscaler and other operator capacity requirements for AI data center interconnects
- The benefits and limitations of higher baud rates – 200 Gbaud and 260+ Gbaud
- Growing available spectrum, challenges and opportunities
- Strategies to optimize network capacity including the use of AI