WUHAN,
China, May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Co-hosted by
the Fiber Network Council APAC (FNCA) and Yangtze Optical Fibre and
Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (YOFC), China FIBERTalk 2024 was
held in China's Optics Valley on
May 17th. The conference, which
focused on "New Optical Network Technologies and Applications in
the AI+ Era", brought together top management executives and senior
engineers from leading telecom and mobile network operators,
network service providers, research institutes, and corporate users
of communications services.
XIONG Zhuang, President of FNCA and Chief Cable Scientist at
YOFC, highlighted in his address that this event marks the second
collaboration between FNCA and YOFC following the FTTH APAC
Conference 2019, also held in the same location. FNCA is dedicated
to advancing the widespread use of fiber optic network . In the AI+
era, the synergy of AI and fiber optic network is unlocking
numerous possibilities. The integration enhances efficiency and
reliability, while enabling new services and applications,
launching the next wave of innovation in technology. As an industry
association, FNCA is dedicated to fostering communication and
cooperation within the industry. By promoting the advancement and
adoption of fiber optic network technology, the organization aims
to shape the future of connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region.
ZHUANG Dan, Executive Director and President of YOFC, delivered
a welcome speech at the conference, extending a warm greeting to
all the participants. He expressed his gratitude to FNCA for their
trust and ongoing support. ZHUANG emphasized that AI is driving new
opportunities for the development of fiber optic network
technology. He highlighted the mutually beneficial relationship
between AI and fiber optic network, noting that they drive each
other forward. The sophisticated advancement of AI applications and
the growth of data traffic are escalating the demand for fiber
optic infrastructure. Concurrently, high-quality fiber optic
network, empowered by new technologies, are enabling AI to process
and analyze data at unprecedented speeds, providing fresh
opportunities for innovation across multiple industries. ZHUANG
also expressed his expectation that the conference would spark
innovation and foster new breakthroughs in fiber optic network
technology.
With the theme of the conference first and foremost on the minds
of all industry's leaders, the leading researchers and engineers in
optical communication engaged in an in-depth discussion about new
optical networks in light of network deployment
requirements.
- AO Li, Chief Engineer of the China Academy of Information and
Communications Technology, noted that the AI+ era is pushing
optical communication to evolve towards higher speeds, greater
capacity, and intelligence. He emphasized the need to enhance the
integration and efficient support of high-speed transmission,
modular devices, optical fiber and cables, intelligent management
and control systems, as well as capacity assessment
frameworks.
- ZHANG Chengliang, President of China Telecom Research
Institute, explained how China Telecom is advancing the development
of FTTR by offering standardized products and solutions that center
around networks, services and capabilities. He detailed how this is
accomplished through multiple new technologies,such as intelligent
middleware, open connectivity protocols, and AI computing power
convergence.
- WANG Guangquan, Chief Engineer of China Unicom Research
Institute, described their digital transformation program. The
program incorporates digital twin technology into optical networks
and utilizes big data analysis, optoelectronic mathematical models,
and deep learning algorithms to enable dynamic modeling and
intelligent optimization of optical networks. The method, taking
into account the characteristics of next-generation optical
networks, aims to meet the requirements for intelligent network
operation and maintenance.
- GAO Junshi, General Manager of the Division of Optical
Communication, China Mobile Group Design Institute, highlighted
that due to network functions centralization, optical transport
networks (OTNs) must meet the demands for higher bandwidth, and
increased stability and reliability. Additionally, OTNs must have
smarter operational and remote maintenance capabilities.
As a global leader in optical communications, YOFC showcased
their latest innovations in optical fiber and optical module
products, designed to address the demands for high-speed,
high-efficiency, and intelligent communication networks within the
AI-driven technology landscape.
- Raadjkoemar Matai, Chief Scientist of Optical Fibre of YOFC,
gave a presentation on "YOFC Advanced Fibre Innovation &
Application". He detailed the R&D, progress, and industry
applications of YOFC's new advanced offerings, including G.654.E,
multi-core, few-mode, and hollow-core optical fibers. His
presentation also covered the evolution of optical fibers and the
challenges facing the industry.
- CHU Yuanliang, Chief Scientist of Optical Transceiver of YOFC,
focused on introducing YOFC's AI Generated Content (AIGC)-based
large model applications. He also outlined the company's
customer-side optical interconnect technologies with higher speeds
and increased complexity for applications on both AI's server and
user sides, along with advanced optical interconnect solutions such
as optical modules.
Additionally, WU Guangzhe, Deputy Director of Communication
Engineering Center of State Grid Information &
Telecommunication Branch, shared his insights into the research and
application of multi-source perception fusion technology for
electric optical cable networks. Meanwhile, Melanie Germentil,
Chief Procurement & Logistics Officer of InfiniVAN, a network
service provider in the
Philippines, detailed the company's domestic submarine cable
network project. Nishiguchi Yuki, General Manager of Senko
HK/China, delivered a keynote
speech titled "Responsible AI Advancement, Balancing Growth with
Sustainability". Representatives from Huawei, China
Telecommunication Technology Labs, ZTE, and the University of
Milan offered professional
insights into key optical network technologies, the latest research
findings and application cases.
Optical networks, originating from the invention of optical
fiber, have evolved through iterations of information and
communication technology and are now entering a significant period
of opportunity due to the increasing focus on AI. Industry
observers are all in agreement that with the collaborative efforts
of the global industry, optical network technology is set to
increasingly empower the advancement and application of AI
technology, ultimately contributing to societal betterment.
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