Optical Networking in the Cloud and 5G Era - Chengliang Zhang - OFC Plenary

Explore the future of optical networking in the cloud and 5G era through this OFC plenary talk by Chengliang Zhang, Vice President of China Telecom Beijing Research Institute. Delve into China's rapid ICT industry growth, the evolution of internet services, and China Telecom's network re-architecture plan. Examine the development of 5G bearer architecture, fronthaul solutions, and the MC-OTN approach for 5G and cloud-oriented networks. Learn about China Telecom's AON 1.0 roadmap and achievements, as well as future growth drivers like video and smart home technologies. Discover how data centers are reshaping optical networks in China and the benefits of AON 2.0 in improving network operation efficiency. Gain insights into next-generation ROADM development, optical-electric convergence, and their impact on maximizing network efficiency in the evolving telecommunications landscape.

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ICT Industry Drives China's Fast Economic Development
Rapid Development of Internet Services in China
CTNet2025: CT Network Re-architecture Plan
China Telecom's Mobile Services
56 Bearer Architecture Evolution
Fronthaut: Fiber Preferred, WDM as a Supplement
MC-OTN: 5G- and Cloud-oriented Bearer Solution
Next Generation Optical Transport Network Forum(NOOF)
China Telecom's AON 1.0: Roadmap and Achievement
Driving Force of Future Growth: Video
Driving Force of Future Growth: Smart Home
Next Step: China Telecom's AON 1.0+
DCs are Reshaping Optical Networks in China
AON 2.0 Benefits: Improving Network Operation Efficiency
AON 2.0 Development: Next-Generation ROADMS
ROADM Evolution: Simplifying Fiber Connections
Optical Electric Convergence Maximizes Network Efficiency
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