OPEX savings of all-optical core networks

Conference: ECOC 2009 - 35th European Conference on Optical Communication
09/20/2009 - 09/24/2009 at Vienna, Austria

Proceedings: ECOC 2009

Pages: 2Language: englishTyp: PDF

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Authors:
Lord, Andrew (BT, Polaris House, Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, UK)
Engineer, Carl (Taseon, 3099 First Ave, San Jose, Ca, USA)

Abstract:
All-optical networks offer the potential for significant operational cost advantages and deployment benefits. This paper highlights the results from an analysis of BT’s Core infrastructure detailing OPEX savings, deployment benefits and new revenue opportunities.