Donald P. Frey, principal analyst with Ovum, to give presentation "5G impact on Optics, Fronthaul and Backhaul" at CIOE 2018

Donald P. Frey

Principal Analyst

Ovum

Speaker: Donald P. Frey

Don is a principal analyst with Ovum, focusing on core networking and the impact that SDN and virtualization will have on the core network. His areas of coverage include wireless fronthaul and backhaul, packet networking, optical networking, transport SDN, and carrier transformation toward data-center technology.
Don joined Ovum in September 2016. Prior to joining Ovum, he spent 17 years in Fujitsu Network Communications and 10 years in various roles at Cincinnati Bell Telephone.

Speech: 5G impact on Optics, Fronthaul and Backhaul

5G mobile technology promises to change how humans and enterprise interact with technology. Its higher bandwidth capability and much lower latency (than 4G) enables new applications like virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, and industrial automation. This increased bandwidth and lower latency will drive greater densification with reliance on more high-speed optical components and Ethernet technology. This presentation will highlight market trends along with the key technologies needed in the front-haul, mid-haul and back-haul networks that will enable 5G deployment.  Technologies to be discussed will include 25G E-CPRI, direct fiber connection, and optical and routing technology.