2008 | Association of Communication Engineers

ACE School and RUS Update

AGENDA

Monday, May 5, 2008

8:10 a.m. IP Evolution

Rick Overman, Topic Moderator

The future of telecommunications will require telecom service providers to evolve from a voice centric, TDM based, narrowband infrastructure to a data centric, IP-packet based, broadband network. This session will explore the state of the industry of the various elements of IP Next Generation Networks including multi-Gigabit Ethernet Transport, IP/Ethernet Access Platforms (both wireline and wireless), Next Generation IP Switching, and the potential of an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) to converge all of the networks, devices and applications for an enhanced customer service experience.

8:20 a.m. Fundamentals of IP by Clinton Campbell, Monte R. Lee & Company

8:50 a.m. Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Transport by Michael Heitland and Gregory Rise, CC&I Engineering Inc.,

9:20 a.m. Next Generation IP Switching by Tom Fulton, Fulton Engineering, Inc.

10:50 a.m. IP Wireless Loop Alternatives/Wireless Broadband Access Platforms by Russ Hamilton, CHR Solutions, Inc.

11:20 a.m. IP Multimedia Subsystems (IMS) by Mike Riley, Mid-State Consultants, Inc.

1:00 p.m. FTTH, OSP, Inside Wiring & Loop/Access

Tom Harter, Topic Moderator

Fiber networks have changed with the evolution of FTTH. What are the latest means and methods for powering ONTs at the house? Should ribbon cables be considered? Any new ideas in LCP cabinet sizing and fiber cable sizing? Splicing drops - fuse or connectorize? Are ADS2+ and bonding providing opportunities to retain copper loops for video?

1:05 p.m. Inside Wiring Challenges: SWRD, HPNA, & IPTV in the home by Tracey Brewer, Engineering Associates, Inc.

1:35 p.m. ONT Installation, including batteries, powering & grounding by Mark Massman, RVW, Inc.

3:05 p.m. Drops: Fuse or Connectorize & Fiber Testing by Gary Larson, Comm. Network Engineers, Inc.

3:35 p.m. Fiber Design, LCP Cabinet Sizing, & Ribbon vs. Loose Tube Cables by Dean Mischke, Finley Engineering Company

4:05 p.m. Copper Loops - ASDL2+ and Bonding by Dennis Kent, Telecom Engineers

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

8:00 a.m. Video Challenges

Chris Roland, Topic Moderator

Where is the industry in deploying video services? Is MPEG4 mature enough to meet the customer’s expectations? What about set top boxes? Where do we stand with video resale? Will RF be able to hold off IP video much longer? How are the direct broadcast satellite providers preparing to meet the future? How is video over the Internet going to affect all of this?

8:10 a.m. IP and RF Video by Gary Beikmann, Monte R. Lee & Company

9:00 a.m. Video Highlights by Carmen O’Neill, Vantage Point Solutions, Inc.

10:45 a.m. Ad Insertion, Programming & VOD by Sam Harlan, CHR Solutions, Inc.

11:20 p.m. Headend Aggregators by Steve Senne, Finley Engineering Company

1:00 p.m. RUS PRESENTATIONS

RUS Programs Moderator, Gary Allan

1:00 p.m. Telecom Program Update & Introduction of the New Assistant Administrator & by David Villano and Jon Claffey

1:30 p.m. FCC Proposals for Reform of Rural High Cost USF by John Huslig

3:00 p.m. Getting It: Making the Application Process Work by Jerry Brent and Ken Chandler

3:40 p.m. Lighting It: FTTH Financing Trends by Shawn Arner

4:00 p.m. Using It: Advance [form 481 instructions] and Loan Security Issues by Peter Aimable and Richard Anderson

4:30 p.m. Losing It: Loan Rescissions & How to Avoid Them by Craig Wulf