Jim Zou explores fiber access strategies for Open RAN at OFC 2025
Network Operator Summit panel will examine technological innovations, cost considerations, coexistence, and business strategies
- Speakers: Jim Zou, director of global business development at Adtran; Dirk Breuer, senior project manager at Deutsche Telekom; Phillipe Chanclou, team manager of fixed access networks at Orange; Ricky Perry, expert solution architecture at AT&T
- Topics: NOS Panel II: Optical access, radio access networks – fronthaul and backhaul
- When: Wednesday, April 2, 12:30 p.m. PT
- Where: OFC, Moscone Center, San Francisco, California, USA https://www.ofcconference.org/en-us/home/
Next-generation high-speed access networks are crucial for delivering enhanced connectivity and supporting emerging applications. As operators prepare for the future, they must consider key technical and business drivers, including cost, coexistence, and migration strategies. This session will explore the latest advancements in access network technology and their operational and deployment impact.
In this session, Jim Zou will join fellow industry experts to discuss the evolving landscape of high-speed fiber access for open RAN networks. The panel will assess the state of innovation, examine operational challenges, and discuss the business implications of adopting new network architectures.