Presentations

Presentations given by FOLS member companies at conferences represent that company's point of view and may not represent the opinion of the Fiber Optics LAN Section.

2011 Presentations

• "Bend, Bandwidth or Both? Making the right choice for the enterprise Network," Ravi Yekula, Corning, at the BICSI Winter Conference, January, 2011.
• "To Splice On, Field Polish or Preterminate?", Jeb Bertucci, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, BICSI Winter Conference, January 2011.

2010 Presentations

• "Cabling the Data Center: Best Practices", FOLS panel discussion featuring Rodney Casteel, CommScope, Alfred Flores, Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company, and Adrian Young, Fluke Networks, presented at the Lightwave Optical Networks For Enterprises Conference, October, 2010.
•  "Optical Fiber Networks: Industry Trends, Application Influences, and New Options for Networks," Herbert V. Congdon II, PE, Tyco Electronics AMP NETCONNECT, at the BICSI Fall Conference, September 2010.
• The Ins, the Outs and the Bends of OM4 Fibers for Enterprise Networks," Tony Irujo, OFS, at the BICI Fall Conference, September 2011.
• "Reflectance, the Hidden Danger that Increases Bit Error Rates in Your Fiber Network," Adrian Young, Fluke Networks, at the BICSI Technical Education Summit, May 2010.
• "Why Cable Bend Matters in Enterprise Networks and Why Multimode Fiber Prevails". Sharon Bois, Corning Incorporated, at the BICSI Technical Education Summit, May 2010.
• “Power Separation and 10 Gigabit Ethernet,” Herbert V. Congdon II, PE, Tyco Electronics AMP NETCONNECT, at the BICSI Canadian Conference & Exhibition, May 2010.
• “OM4 Multimode Fibres for the Next Generation of Enterprise Networks,” Tony Irujo, OFS Optical Fiber Division, BICSI Canadian Conference & Exhibition, May 2010.
• "Developing a Green and Sustainable Fiber Optic Infrastructure with Air-Blown Fiber Technology," Kurt Templeman, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, at the Winter BICSI Conference, January 2010.

2009 Presentations

• Healthcare IT innovations Over ITS. Presented by Herb Congdon at the Fall BICSI Conference.
• Specifying optical fiber and connectivity for today's premises networks and tomorrow's. Presented by John Kamino and Tony Irujo, OFS at the Fall BICSI Conference.
• Next Generation Multimode Fibers and Standards. Presented by Sharon Bois, Corning, at the Spring 2009 BICSI Conference.
• Specifying Optical Fiber for Data Center Applications. Presented by Dr. Andrew Oliviero, OFS, at the Spring 2009 BICSI Conference.
• Fiber-Based Telecommunications Infrastructure for Residential Multi-Dwelling Units. Presented by Guyton Swindell, OFS, at the Spring 2009 BICSI Conference.
• Best Practices for Ensuring Fiber Optic System Performance. Presented by Matt Brown, JDSU, at the Winter 2009 BICSI Conference.
• 40/100 Gb Ethernet over Multimode Fiber. Presented by Alfred Flores, Superior Essex, at the Winter 2009 BICSI Conference.

2008 Presentations

• 10 GB Ethernet: Copper or Fiber? Presented by Paul Neveux, Superior Essex, at the Fall 2008 BICSI Conference.
• Are You Playing in the Zone? The Benefits of FTTE. Presented by Rodney Casteel, CommScope, at the Fall 2008 BICSI Conference.
• Modular Cassette-Based Fiber Optic Systems for Data Center Applications. Presented by Rudy Montgelas, Ortronics/Legrand, at the Fall BICSI Conference in Las Vegas.
• Save Time, Money and Aggravation -- Install Multimode Optical Fiber in Your Premises Network. Presented by Sharon Bois, Corning, at the Fall 2008 BICSI Conference in Las Vegas.
• Fiber Certification: The Impact of New Standard for Multimode Fiber Measurements. Presented by Dr. Andre Girard and Dr. Gang He, EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering at the Spring 2008 BICSI Conference in Nashville.
• Bend Optimized Fiber in FTTx Applications. Presented by David Mazzarese, OFS, at the Spring 2008 BICSI Conference in Nashville. This presentation reviews the applications for bend optimized fibers and discusses their properties.
• LAN Standards, News and Trends. Presented by Herb Congdon, Tyco Electronics, at the Spring 2008 BICSI Conference in Nashville. This presentation reviews recent events and activities of TIA Cabling subcommittees.
• On the Road to 100 Gigabit Ethernet Transmission: Setting the Standard for Next-Generation Enterprise Networks. Presented by Andrew Oliviero, OFS, at the Winter 2008 BICSI Conference in Orlando. This presentaton provides insights into the market drivers and the fiber and and optoelectronics considerations.
• Optical Trends in Premises Networks. Presented by Peter Ronco, Corning, at the Winter 2008 BICSI Conference in Orlando. This presentation addresses market trends and emerging technologies.

2007 Presentations

• Optical Fiber for High-Performance Enterprise Networks. Presented by Tony Irujo, OFS Optics, at the Fall 2007 BICSI Conference in Las Vegas. This presentation provides an overview on the type of fiber needed to support increasing data rates in the enterprise.
• Future Flex Powered Touchdown. Presented by Kurt Templeman, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, at the Fall 2007 BICSI Conference in Las Vegas. This presentation describes why the Arizona Cardinals chose air-blown fiber as their fiber-optic infrastructure and support system for their wireless and Cisco unified communications network.
• The Growing Value of Cabling Systems. Presented by Herb Congdon, Tyco Electronics, and Phil May, Wake Forest University, at the Fall 2007 BICSI Conference in Las Vegas. The presentation presents an overview on how to ensure the long-term value of your cablig infrastructure
• Eye on Fiber Presented by Dr. Paul Neveux, Ph.D., Superior Essex, and Harley Lang, Fluke Networks, at the Fall 2007 BICSI Conference in Las Vegas. This presentation presents a comprehensive overview of the basics of optical fiber and fiber testing.

2006 and Earlier

• A New High Performance Standards-based Architecture: Bringing Fiber Closer to the User. Presented by John Struhar, Ortronics/Legrand, September 2006 at the Fall BICSI Conference. This presentation focuses on the implementation and benefits of the Fiber-to-the-Telecom Enclosure (FTTE) architecture.
• Is Pre-terminated Prudent for your Project? Presented by Herb Congdon, Standards Chair, FOLS, September 2006 at the Fall BICSI Conference. This presentation introduces a cost model of the costs associated with field termination and pre-terminated cabling technologies.
• Optimising the Cost & Performance of a Plug & Play Fiber Network. Presented by Mario Rossi, RCCD, Senior Product Manager, Leviton Voice & Data, September 2006 at the Fall BICSI Conference.
• Laser Optimized Fiber: What is it? How do I use it in my Network? Presented by Andrew Oliviero, Vice Chair, FOLS, September 2006 at the Fall BICSI Conference. The presentation provides an overview of laser optimized fiber, explaining its technical parameters and typical applications.
• Fiber or Copper: Which Costs More? Presented by Dan Harman, Chair, FOLS, August 2006 at the BICSI Mexico Conference. The presentation discusses how to accurately compare installed first costs of fiber and copper based systems, using the FOLS cost model as a tool.
• Trends in Trends in Optical Transceivers: Light Sources for Premises Networks. Presented by Peter J. Ronco, Corning Incorporated, January 2006 at the Winter BICSI Conference.
• Designing a Standards-Compliant Fiber Structured Cabling System for Data Centers Presented by John Struhar, Former FOLS Chair, on November 18th, 2005 during an FOLS-sponsored Web conference. The presentation provides an overview of the market factors driving the need for more robust data centers, discusses new TIA Data Center Standard and provides guidance regarding infrastructure decisions made by network designers when planning a state-of-the-art data center.
• Comparing LAN Infrastructure Costs: New Tool Enables Cost-effective Decisions Gary Cawley, Chair FOLS, and Dan Harman, Vice Chair, FOLS. This presentation was given on October 25th, 2005 as part of a Web Conference explaining how to use FOLS' third-generation Cost Model.
• Data Centers & Storage Area Networks: Trends in Fiber Optics and Cabling Systems John Struhar, Ortronics, October 2004. This presentation was made at KMI's 27th Annual Newport Conference, October 18-20. Learn more about KMI Research at: KMI Research
• Impact of LAN Standards on Cabling Deployment Herbert V. Congdon III, AMP NETCONNECT, Tyco Electronics, October 2004. This presentation was made at KMI's 27th Annual Newport Conference, October 18-20. Learn more about KMI Research at: KMI Research
• Innovative Ways To Make Cost Effective LANs for K-12 Schools Mike Lynch, 3M. March 2004. This presentation was used during a FOLS web conference focusing on the education market and the use of zone cabling. Click here to listen to an audio recording of the presentation.
  FYI: View the cost model and download additional audio and visual presentations from past Web conferences.
• FOLS Web Conference: Second Generation Cost Model: Fiber vs. Copper, Eric Pearson, Pearson Technologies. November 2003 This presentation was used during the FOLS' web conference on the new cost model. A copy of the transcript from the webconference is also available.
  FYI: View the cost model and download additional audio and visual presentations from past Web conferences.
• Fiber to the Desk: Where is it cost effective today?, John Struhar, Chair, FOLS. August 2003
  This presentation introduces the new cost model developed by the FOLS and Pearson Technologies which helps users determine whether fiber or copper will offer the most cost effective solution for their network. The presentation also touches on other advances in the industry.
• Selecting the Optimum Fiber for Fiber-to-the-Desk Applications, John George, OFS. August 2003 This presentation helps users understand the standards and architectures for horizontal cabling applications, as well as explaining how to choose the best fiber for their installations.
• Optical Fiber: Bringing Bandwidth to the Classroom, Cost Effectively, Mike Lynch, 3M, June 2003. (81KB) Discusses the benefits that fiber-based networks bring to K-12 applications and reviews current cost models that demonstrate why fiber is now a cost effective solution.
• Selecting a Small Form Factor Fiber Optic Connector for Private Networks, John Struhar, Lucent Technologies. (76KB)
  Reviews the benefits of SFF connectors and the criteria for selection the best one for your application.
• Optical Fiber: Going All the Way to the Desktop(432Kb)
  Provides an overview of the benefits of deploying optical fiber in the horizontal cabling portion of LANs.
• A New Standard Lowers the Cost of Fiber-to-the-Desktop & Fiber-to-the-Home, by John Struhar, Lucent Technologies, Inc. (2.3MB)
  Presentation from the Spring BICSI Conference in Las Vegas on May 8 regarding the 100BASE-SX standard.