1. DWDM & OPTICAL NETWORKING
TARGET GROUP COURSE BENEFITS
This is an introductory course in op- The objective of this course is to present the fundamental
concepts of DWDM and optical networking. The technolo-
tical technology and should be at- gies, building blocks, architectural aspects and the design
tended by engineers and other tech- principles of optical networks are also explained. In detail:
nical professionals who intend to be
active in planning, installation, com- • Overview of the technologies and concepts that make
missioning or maintaining optical DWDM and optical networks;
• Understand modulation schemes, fiber optic concepts in-
networks.
cluding non-linearities like PMD and Four wave mixing;
• Couplers, Splitters, Switches, & WDM, Fiber Optic Connec-
tors;
PREREQUISITES • Connector Loss Test Measurements, Fiber Optic Connec-
tors, Fiber Optic Light Emitter & Detectors, Transmitters,
Participants should have some tech- Receivers;
nical knowledge in telecommunica- • Explain advanced DWDM Network designs and Engineering
tions. • Design and evaluate optical components in a DWDM net-
work;
• Learn about the effects of noise in signal propagation,
especially form OSNR and BER perspectives;
DATES • Design optical amplifier-based links;
26-30 October 2009 • EDFA, Optical Amplifiers, Number of channels, channel
speed, channel spacing;
• DWDM Networks Architecture, Protection, Design;
DURATION
• Learn how to design optical links based on power budget,
5 days
dispersion, and non-linearities;
6 hours per day
• Design optical links based on OSNR;
• Classify and design DWDM networks based on size and
performance;
• Identify varying test and measurement parameters in
DWDM networks and optical systems;
• Understand the migratory path toward an OTN;
CONTACT INFORMATION • Optical networking in the metro and access networks;
• ROADM with wavelength blockers or WSS (wavelength
selected switch);
• GMPLS - Generalized Multiprotocol Label Switching.

2. Management for Telecom Executives
TOPICS COURSE BENEFITS
Module One: The program is designed for telecom executives that are
• Essentials of Management for the Tele- interested in acquiring the best knowledge in latest develop-
com Industry ments in global strategy, leadership, innovation and entre-
• Global Telecom Industry and Emerging preneurship.
Trends
• Information & Telecom Technologies in The program aims at:
Business • Expanding the managerial skills, knowledge and experi-
• Telecom Value Chain ence of their executives.
• Developing an understanding of the rapid changes in the
Module Two: Telecom industry.
• Business Plan Development • Creating strategic thinkers that will contribute in aligning
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship- VAS their organization’s strategy.
• Managing Telecom Professionals & Or- • Developing decision makers that will work in complex envi-
ganizations ronments.
• Improving executive decision-making by using the latest
Module Three: management tools.
• Business Game • Empowering executives to improve their contribution both
in their organization and the team they work in.
DATES TARGET GROUP
21-23 October 2009 TARGET GROUP
OR • IT and Telecommunications managers involved in the
2-4 November 2009 evaluation and implementation of new technologies / ser-
vices.
DURATION • High potential employees that want to develop their career
3 days path.
8 hours per day
CONTACT INFORMATION