Karsten Geise's presentation for Internet Security Days 2016 showed how governments and businesses can protect critical infrastructure against backdoor cyber attacks.
Our ConnectGuard™ solution has been specifically engineered to deliver the most robust network security available. It’s time to embrace a new era of data protection.
Mitigating Security Risk in Practical vCPE SolutionsADVA
Ulrich Kohn analyzes security risks associated with the vCPE use case with a special focus on the virtualization layer and the virtual infrastructure manager. He describes attack vectors and explains technical controls provided with OpenStack to counter the emerging risk.
Ulrich Kohn analyzes security risks associated with the vCPE use case with a special focus on the virtualization layer and the virtual infrastructure manager. He describes attack vectors and explains technical controls provided with OpenStack to counter the emerging risk.
2017 is the year of virtualization rollout but to make deploying NFV simple, profitable and effective takes more than the latest technology. At INCOMPAS 2017, Prayson Pate outlined the key ingredients needed for NFV success.
Verizon Selects Ensemble Connector to Deliver VNS uCPEADVA
Get the lowdown on why Verizon chose Ensemble Connector to drive its new Virtual Network Services (VNS) universal customer premises equipment (uCPE) solution.
FSP Network Hypervisor: Optical Network Virtualization for SDNADVA
ADVA Optical Networking's FSP Network Hypervisor is a key component in the drive to virtualize optical networks. The software has been specifically developed to help service providers automate service discovery and service activation, especially when paired with the ADVA FSP 3000 DCI and network infrastructure solution. It creates an abstracted view of the underlying physical infrastructure, helping to decouple the complexities of managing photonic transmission systems while enabling greater network automation and optimization.
Dieter Will was in Copenhagen for Datacenter Forum 2016 outlining how off-shore Nordic data centers have several key advantages when it comes to winning big business.
Our ConnectGuard™ solution has been specifically engineered to deliver the most robust network security available. It’s time to embrace a new era of data protection.
Mitigating Security Risk in Practical vCPE SolutionsADVA
Ulrich Kohn analyzes security risks associated with the vCPE use case with a special focus on the virtualization layer and the virtual infrastructure manager. He describes attack vectors and explains technical controls provided with OpenStack to counter the emerging risk.
Ulrich Kohn analyzes security risks associated with the vCPE use case with a special focus on the virtualization layer and the virtual infrastructure manager. He describes attack vectors and explains technical controls provided with OpenStack to counter the emerging risk.
2017 is the year of virtualization rollout but to make deploying NFV simple, profitable and effective takes more than the latest technology. At INCOMPAS 2017, Prayson Pate outlined the key ingredients needed for NFV success.
Verizon Selects Ensemble Connector to Deliver VNS uCPEADVA
Get the lowdown on why Verizon chose Ensemble Connector to drive its new Virtual Network Services (VNS) universal customer premises equipment (uCPE) solution.
FSP Network Hypervisor: Optical Network Virtualization for SDNADVA
ADVA Optical Networking's FSP Network Hypervisor is a key component in the drive to virtualize optical networks. The software has been specifically developed to help service providers automate service discovery and service activation, especially when paired with the ADVA FSP 3000 DCI and network infrastructure solution. It creates an abstracted view of the underlying physical infrastructure, helping to decouple the complexities of managing photonic transmission systems while enabling greater network automation and optimization.
Dieter Will was in Copenhagen for Datacenter Forum 2016 outlining how off-shore Nordic data centers have several key advantages when it comes to winning big business.
ADVA ALM: Advanced Link Monitoring Technology for Ultimate Fiber AssuranceADVA
The ADVA ALM is the smallest and most cost-efficient fiber assurance product available on the market. Its core purpose is to proactively monitor fiber plants and help operators to resolve issues before they impact services.
Call Home is an innovative system that enables network functions virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN) in situations where virtual customer premises equipment (vCPE) is protected by a cable modem or a firewall. In this presentation, ADVA Optical Networking’s engineers outlined this new technique and explained how it makes secure NFV/SDN deployment possible when a NETCONF client is otherwise unable to initiate an SSH connection directly to the NETCONF server.
Rajendra Nagabhushan and Vikram Darsi discussed how the IETF draft for NETCONF Call Home Using SSH can be implemented as an OpenDaylight feature. They demonstrated how the technology can be applied in a real-world use-case and outlined how an ADVA Optical Networking product is being developed ahead of its 2017 release.
Check out the layer 1 encryption slide set that our VP of Product Line Management, Dr. Henning Hinderthür, presented last month in Uppsala, Sweden at the NORDUnet conference
Our MicroMux™ module is the latest addition to our FSP 3000 CloudConnect™ solution. It’s been specifically designed for internet content providers and cloud service providers that need data center interconnect technology that can both support current service demands and effectively scale for future growth. Our FSP 3000 CloudConnect™ platform now offers 10GbE, 40GbE and 100GbE client ports with unmatched energy efficiency, density and openness.
Our ADVA FSP 150-GE110Pro Series is a unique multi-layer service demarcation solution that has been specifically engineered to enable network operators to smoothly introduce NFV-based services. This new technology is built around openness, security and service assurance - critical components for NFV-optimized Network Interface Devices (NIDs).
FSP 150 ProVMe (P2.4): The Easy Route to Edge NFVADVA
With the launch of its FSP 150 ProVMe (P2.4), ADVA Optical Networking has removed the risk of NFV migration. Specifically engineered to help CSPs easily and cost-effectively roll out virtualization in response to customer demand, this newest member of the One Network Edge product family features a hot-swappable, pluggable server, which makes the process of upgrading simple and efficient.
Built on the ADVA FSP 150 product family, One Network Edge is the most comprehensive range of edge devices available in the industry. Combining a mixture of hardware and software that ensures quick and easy service implementation with low operational impact, One Network Edge is a one-stop shop for high-value communication solutions. Covering service demarcation and performance assurance, virtual network function hosting, security, and synchronization delivery, One Network Edge has been specifically engineered to meet every edge application.
Transforming Packet Networks With Open Optical TransportADVA
Get the latest on the trend towards simple, open, disaggregated optical systems from Jörg-Peter Elbers’ slideshow, first delivered at ECOC Exhibition 2015
Proactive fiber monitoring improves service availability, building a strong foundation for extending service offering from residential customers to enterprise connectivity and mobile backhaul. With the ADVA ALM, cable operators gain full visibility of their passive networks so that any fiber degradation is identified even before services are affected. Immediate fault isolation including precise localization of root causes happens in real time without the need for time-consuming onsite visits. This leads to faster repair cycles, which significantly increase customer satisfaction and loyalty. Cable operators can also offer services with higher availability as they maintain their physical fiber infrastructure with a field services team operating more efficiently.
Direct Detect Optical Layer for Ultimate DCI FlexibilityADVA
ADVA Optical Networking's direct detect open optical layer is specifically designed for the ICP and CNP market. The new solution is a key expansion of the ADVA FSP 3000 CloudConnect™ platform and offers a compelling alternative for customers who want to avoid the expense of traditional coherent solutions. The direct detect technology is available in two distinct formats. It can either be bought as an Open Line System (OLS) in a disaggregated manner or as a complete solution that includes the terminal and the line system. One compelling feature of ADVA Optical Networking’s OLS is its SmartAmp™ technology that enables direct detect transmissions to be transported up to 100km.
Oscilloquartz's comprehensive portfolio of synchronization products, enables precise network timing to be implemented in the most flexible, reliable and manageable way. The latest extension of the product series makes this possible in cable networks. The OSA 5420 is a new approach to grandmaster design. This compact, power-efficient PTP grandmaster featuring an integrated GNSS receiver and NTP server is the ultimate cable network synchronization solution.
Ensemble Director is a fully featured management platform that enables creation and deployment of virtualized services. It offers the freedom to create your own application or integrate virtualized services into existing IT infrastructure. Through open APIs, Ensemble Director provides traditional FCAPS capabilities for physical and virtual network elements, whether provided by ADVA Optical Networking or third-party suppliers. Its intelligent service assurance transforms the performance and cost of your network and its highly customizable GUI provides complete visualization and total control.
Our Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) strategy is unique. We’ve worked closely with our customers and the industry to develop a truly open, secure and optimized NFV platform for the edge and the core of the network.
Real-Time 200Gbit/s PAM4 Transmission Over 80km SSMF Using Quantum-Dot Laser ...ADVA
Using 200Gbit/s four-channel transmitter and receiver optical subassemblies (TOSAs/ROSAs) combining quantum dot laser and silicon photonics technology from Ranovus, ADVA Optical Networking demonstrated how to build cost-effective 400Gbit/s transponder cards at OFC 2017.
Ensemble Launches Major Upgrade to NFV PlatformADVA
Our Ensemble virtualization software suite has been significantly enhanced and optimized for telco-scale NFV deployments. The new release largely focuses on improving the deployability and cost of universal customer premises equipment (uCPE) - still the most prevalent NFV use case. The new features and functions outlined in these slides are a direct result of customer input and our Ensemble team’s experience of multiple real-world NFV deployments.
ADVA ALM: Advanced Link Monitoring Technology for Ultimate Fiber AssuranceADVA
The ADVA ALM is the smallest and most cost-efficient fiber assurance product available on the market. Its core purpose is to proactively monitor fiber plants and help operators to resolve issues before they impact services.
Call Home is an innovative system that enables network functions virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN) in situations where virtual customer premises equipment (vCPE) is protected by a cable modem or a firewall. In this presentation, ADVA Optical Networking’s engineers outlined this new technique and explained how it makes secure NFV/SDN deployment possible when a NETCONF client is otherwise unable to initiate an SSH connection directly to the NETCONF server.
Rajendra Nagabhushan and Vikram Darsi discussed how the IETF draft for NETCONF Call Home Using SSH can be implemented as an OpenDaylight feature. They demonstrated how the technology can be applied in a real-world use-case and outlined how an ADVA Optical Networking product is being developed ahead of its 2017 release.
Check out the layer 1 encryption slide set that our VP of Product Line Management, Dr. Henning Hinderthür, presented last month in Uppsala, Sweden at the NORDUnet conference
Our MicroMux™ module is the latest addition to our FSP 3000 CloudConnect™ solution. It’s been specifically designed for internet content providers and cloud service providers that need data center interconnect technology that can both support current service demands and effectively scale for future growth. Our FSP 3000 CloudConnect™ platform now offers 10GbE, 40GbE and 100GbE client ports with unmatched energy efficiency, density and openness.
Our ADVA FSP 150-GE110Pro Series is a unique multi-layer service demarcation solution that has been specifically engineered to enable network operators to smoothly introduce NFV-based services. This new technology is built around openness, security and service assurance - critical components for NFV-optimized Network Interface Devices (NIDs).
FSP 150 ProVMe (P2.4): The Easy Route to Edge NFVADVA
With the launch of its FSP 150 ProVMe (P2.4), ADVA Optical Networking has removed the risk of NFV migration. Specifically engineered to help CSPs easily and cost-effectively roll out virtualization in response to customer demand, this newest member of the One Network Edge product family features a hot-swappable, pluggable server, which makes the process of upgrading simple and efficient.
Built on the ADVA FSP 150 product family, One Network Edge is the most comprehensive range of edge devices available in the industry. Combining a mixture of hardware and software that ensures quick and easy service implementation with low operational impact, One Network Edge is a one-stop shop for high-value communication solutions. Covering service demarcation and performance assurance, virtual network function hosting, security, and synchronization delivery, One Network Edge has been specifically engineered to meet every edge application.
Transforming Packet Networks With Open Optical TransportADVA
Get the latest on the trend towards simple, open, disaggregated optical systems from Jörg-Peter Elbers’ slideshow, first delivered at ECOC Exhibition 2015
Proactive fiber monitoring improves service availability, building a strong foundation for extending service offering from residential customers to enterprise connectivity and mobile backhaul. With the ADVA ALM, cable operators gain full visibility of their passive networks so that any fiber degradation is identified even before services are affected. Immediate fault isolation including precise localization of root causes happens in real time without the need for time-consuming onsite visits. This leads to faster repair cycles, which significantly increase customer satisfaction and loyalty. Cable operators can also offer services with higher availability as they maintain their physical fiber infrastructure with a field services team operating more efficiently.
Direct Detect Optical Layer for Ultimate DCI FlexibilityADVA
ADVA Optical Networking's direct detect open optical layer is specifically designed for the ICP and CNP market. The new solution is a key expansion of the ADVA FSP 3000 CloudConnect™ platform and offers a compelling alternative for customers who want to avoid the expense of traditional coherent solutions. The direct detect technology is available in two distinct formats. It can either be bought as an Open Line System (OLS) in a disaggregated manner or as a complete solution that includes the terminal and the line system. One compelling feature of ADVA Optical Networking’s OLS is its SmartAmp™ technology that enables direct detect transmissions to be transported up to 100km.
Oscilloquartz's comprehensive portfolio of synchronization products, enables precise network timing to be implemented in the most flexible, reliable and manageable way. The latest extension of the product series makes this possible in cable networks. The OSA 5420 is a new approach to grandmaster design. This compact, power-efficient PTP grandmaster featuring an integrated GNSS receiver and NTP server is the ultimate cable network synchronization solution.
Ensemble Director is a fully featured management platform that enables creation and deployment of virtualized services. It offers the freedom to create your own application or integrate virtualized services into existing IT infrastructure. Through open APIs, Ensemble Director provides traditional FCAPS capabilities for physical and virtual network elements, whether provided by ADVA Optical Networking or third-party suppliers. Its intelligent service assurance transforms the performance and cost of your network and its highly customizable GUI provides complete visualization and total control.
Our Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) strategy is unique. We’ve worked closely with our customers and the industry to develop a truly open, secure and optimized NFV platform for the edge and the core of the network.
Real-Time 200Gbit/s PAM4 Transmission Over 80km SSMF Using Quantum-Dot Laser ...ADVA
Using 200Gbit/s four-channel transmitter and receiver optical subassemblies (TOSAs/ROSAs) combining quantum dot laser and silicon photonics technology from Ranovus, ADVA Optical Networking demonstrated how to build cost-effective 400Gbit/s transponder cards at OFC 2017.
Ensemble Launches Major Upgrade to NFV PlatformADVA
Our Ensemble virtualization software suite has been significantly enhanced and optimized for telco-scale NFV deployments. The new release largely focuses on improving the deployability and cost of universal customer premises equipment (uCPE) - still the most prevalent NFV use case. The new features and functions outlined in these slides are a direct result of customer input and our Ensemble team’s experience of multiple real-world NFV deployments.
Cisco Intelligent Branch - Enabling the Next Generation BranchCisco Canada
This session introduces the Cisco Intelligent WAN (IWAN) solution for providing highly available Enterprise WAN connectivity using less expensive Internet circuits. As the volume of content and applications traveling across networks grows exponentially, organizations must optimize their WAN investments. Cisco Intelligent WAN (IWAN) helps you do just that. IT can use investments in Cisco ISR 4000 Series and ASR 1000 Series Routers to scale to the growing demands of branch-office users by providing an optimal experience over any connection at lower cost. And you can do this without compromising performance, reliability, or security.</p>
During this session, we will explain how IWAN, will allow customers to quickly roll out bandwidth-intensive applications, such as video, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and guest Wi-Fi services. And it doesn’t matter which transport model you prefer, whether MPLS, the Internet, cellular, or a hybrid WAN access model. The savings from IWAN often pay for the branch infrastructure investments, and may also free up resources for new, innovative business services.
Polymorphic Attacks on Data-in-Motion Require a New Security Approach From Bo...ADVA
In his presentation at Merit Member Conference 2016, Bill Balmer demonstrated that a layered encryption strategy is the ultimate way to combat the latest cyberthreat: polymorphous attacks.
Next Gen Optical Network: Scalability, Flexibility and SecurityFrancesco Fucelli
Secutity, Flexibility and Scalability are key for next gen optical networks. Through SDN control a full L3 to L1 resource coordination can be achieved.
The cold climate of the Nordics has been a hothouse for data center growth in recent years. Now, however, there is a growing need for high-speed data center connectivity automatically protected by the most robust encryption. What’s more, this needs to be available across all types of network and performance-assured end to end. At Datacenter Forum in Stockholm, Dieter Will revealed details of our pioneering PoCs focused on secure connectivity at every network layer.
Together with three key partners, Ficolo, Neos IT Services and Creanord, ADVA conducted a series of industry-first PoCs to demonstrate highly efficient security and performance across every kind of connectivity service. The trials showed how new methods can deliver lower latency, better throughput, improved security and real-time QoS monitoring, when compared to today’s traditional IPSec security. The tests involved three new solutions built on ADVA’s ConnectGuard™ toolkit. They showed how this technology is the key to attracting many more customers to Nordic data centers, whether they are connecting to the cloud, to the data center, or any IT resource.
Drawing Customers North - Highlighting the Benefits of Nordic Data CentersADVA
In this presentation for Datacenter Forum 2016, Dieter Will reveals how Northern Europe's off-shore data centers have what it takes to win major customers from the south.
Next Generation Optical Networking: Software-Defined Optical NetworkingADVA
Check out Stephan Rettenberger’s presentation from the Next Generation Optical Networking Conference in Monaco. It's all about Software Defined Optical Networking.
ConnectGuard™ Cloud is the industry's first virtualized encryption technology. It safeguards data in multi- and hybrid-cloud environments and enables service providers to move away from IPSec-focused appliance-based solutions that are costly and inflexible. Based on ADVA's award-winning Ensemble Connector with its zero touch provisioning capabilities, ConnectGuard™ Cloud supports the roll out of secure cloud connectivity to thousands of endpoints within minutes.
At PTTI 2023, our team, led by Patrick Berthoud, discussed our industry-first high-performance optical cesium atomic clock technology. This cutting-edge solution offers unparalleled levels of precise synchronization and stability.
The need for GBaaS as GPS/GNSS is no longer a reliable source for critical PN...ADVA
Critical network infrastructure is increasingly dependent on precise synchronization and timing. As operators address this need by adding GNSS receivers across their geographically dispersed networks, their infrastructure becomes more and more vulnerable to jamming and spoofing attacks. At PTTI, Nino De Falcis explained how GNSS/GPS-backup-as-a-service (GBaaS) makes timing networks independent from GNSS. With GBaaS, a specialized service provider operates a robust and reliable network, delivering precise and secure timing to critical infrastructure as a backup to highly vulnerable GNSS.
Industry's longest holdover with the OSA 3350 SePRC™ optical cesium clockADVA
Our new OSA 3350 SePRC™ offers unprecedented protection for critical network infrastructure systems that rely on synchronization from GNSS. It delivers extensive timing holdover with high-performance stability and lifetime that significantly outperforms any other solution on the market.
Addressing PNT threats in critical defense infrastructureADVA
PNT threats are at an all-time high, creating unprecedented operational risk to defense information systems and more. Learn how to combat these threats from our GPS World Webinar slides.
Precise and assured timing for enterprise networksADVA
At ITSF 2022, Jeremy Thomas discussed the evolution and future of timing and resilience in enterprise infrastructure, exploring how enterprise sync networks can operate securely and meet the latest standards and regulations.
Introducing Ensemble Cloudlet for on-premises cloud demandADVA
Our new Ensemble Cloudlet is a direct response to the growing demand for on-premises cloud solutions. It empowers enterprises to harness edge computing to meet requirements for low latency, enhanced security and improved resilience. For CSPs, Ensemble Cloudlet creates an entirely new use case for uCPE. It enables them to offer customers an easily scalable edge cloud with localized control.
ePRTC in data centers - GNSS-backup-as-a-service (GBaaS)ADVA
Accurate timing is essential for effective operations in today’s data centers. An ePRTC synchronization source can offer the levels of precise synchronization required and remove vulnerability to GNSS outages. With the latest optical timing channel (OTC) technology, PTP-optimized optical transport can be used to distribute accurate timing all the way from the core of the network to the edge. What’s more, this can be delivered through GNSS/GPS-backup-as-a-service (GBaaS), whereby a specialized service provider operates a robust and reliable network, supplying precise and secure timing as a backup to highly vulnerable GNSS. In his ITSF 2022 presentation, Igal Pinhasov explored the value of utilizing GBaaS to provide accurate time for data centers using optical timing channel technology over long distances.
Sync on TAP - Syncing infrastructure with softwareADVA
At ITSF 2022, Ken Hann discussed our new OSA SoftSync™ client software, which adds advanced PTP timing technology to server-hosted applications, and the OSA 5400 M.2, which brings precise timing to COTs servers or even virtual machines. The session outlined how, for a low total cost of ownership, OSA SoftSync™ creates an end-to-end synchronization architecture able to meet the needs of advanced time-critical services. This will be invaluable for 5G, financial institutions, data center networks and other time-critical applications.
Meet stringent latency demands with time-sensitive networkingADVA
Our FSP 150-XG418 multi-layer 100Gbit/s demarcation device now features time-sensitive networking (TSN) capabilities. The upgraded solution actively uses technologies that minimize latency and reduce jitter. This is key for supporting time-sensitive applications that demand fast, reliable and secure connectivity, including 5G fronthaul, video/audio bridging and industrial automation.
Making networks secure with multi-layer encryptionADVA
Stephan Lehmann's NetNordic session discussed the most effective encryption methods for safeguarding external network connections against unauthorized access. He debated how the latest technology for encryption at multiple layers can provide a comprehensive state-of-the-art security infrastructure for all connectivity applications, and explored how new solutions are ensuring that data is encrypted without impacting network performance.
Quantum threat: How to protect your optical networkADVA
At NetNordic, Vincent Sleiffer explored the looming quantum threat and asked whether there are quantum-safe network technologies that can be applied today to protect sensitive information against dangers including data harvesting.
Optical networks and the ecodesign tradeoff between climate change mitigation...ADVA
At ECOC 2022, Klaus Grobe's discussed greening by ICT and where to focus sustainability efforts. His presentation outlined the big picture, asking how long exponential growth can continue and how the optical telecommunication industry can make a real difference.
Trends in next-generation data center interconnects (DCI)ADVA
In his session at ECOC 2022, Jörg-Peter investigated the development of next-generation data center interconnect technology, discussing topics such as pluggable transceivers vs. co-packaged optics, direct detect vs. coherent interfaces, and hyperscaler vs. enterprise data center solutions.
Open optical edge connecting mobile access networksADVA
Generic optics, developed for applications different from RANs, may not fit the requirements of the mobile transport network. Optical components natively conceived for radio access and based on technologies driven by its requirements (right optics at the right time and the right cost) would accelerate the pace at which RANs are deployed and decrease the relative cost of the optics as part of the total RAN solution. In this session, Jim Zou looked at how emerging innovation is enhancing networking energy efficiency. While today’s solutions focus on high-end performance and end user experience, tomorrow’s infrastructure must also balance energy efficiency with varying traffic loads, and designs focused on sustainability.
Introducing Adva Network Security – a trusted German anchorADVA
With its own secure facilities in Germany, Adva Network Security is a specialist security company committed to protecting mission-critical communication networks from cyberattacks. It will complement ADVA’s market-leading networking technology portfolio with proven and approved security controls that meet the highest industry requirements. Working in close collaboration with national security organizations, Adva Network Security will ensure end-to-end network protection for even the most mission-critical connectivity applications, including safeguarding data against quantum computer strikes.
Meet the industry's first pluggable 10G demarcation deviceADVA
Our NIDPlug+™ is the ideal solution for creating demarcation points in space-restricted locations. It's the industry's first pluggable 10Gbit/s demarcation SFP+ device specifically designed to enable high-speed services in the field where it’s not possible to use a traditional device. Consuming less than 2.5 watts and requiring no additional floor space, NIDPlug+™ provides enterprises and communication service providers with the comprehensive management capabilities needed to deliver strict SLA-based Carrier Ethernet.
Our pluggable AccessWave25™ answers the urgent need for higher bandwidth services in mobile X-Haul, cable access and wholesale networks. It gives operators an easy migration path from 10Gbit/s access infrastructure to 25Gbit/s connectivity without a significant increase in footprint or major changes to the existing optical layer. Slotting the AccessWave25™ into any standard-based SFP28 port delivers an instant capacity upgrade without replacing existing demarcation or aggregation devices. Using patent-pending distance optimization technology, the device also extends 25Gbit/s DWDM reach to 40km and its G.metro auto-tuning technology reduces provisioning efforts and simplifies operations.
Our highly versatile FSP 150-XO106 is a compact and temperature-hardened edge demarcation device that enables communication service providers to deliver 10Gbit/s Carrier Ethernet services in challenging environments. Easily mounted on walls, poles and cell towers and requiring no cabinet or cooling, it's ideal for deployment in space-restricted locations and harsh outdoor conditions. The feature-rich solution includes advanced OAM capabilities, supports precise synchronization and fully integrates with our Ensemble Controller and Packet Director for simple network management.
At Namex Annual Meeting 2022, Christoph Glingener discussed the threat that quantum computers pose to network security and talked about addressing this significant cybersecurity risk with quantum key distribution and post-quantum cryptography.
From leased lines to optical spectrum servicesADVA
With traffic demand growing exponentially and operator margins under extreme pressure, optical spectrum services provide a way to leverage the full value of optical network infrastructure assets. But how do current-generation optical line systems support transparent cross-border interconnection, and what opportunities arise from sharing optical spectrum resources internationally? At NGON & DCI World, Henning Hinderthür and Cornelius Fürst provided answers to these questions and more while demonstrating how extra value can be extracted from deployed networks by using a spectrum-as-a-service approach.
GridMate - End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid...ThomasParaiso2
End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid regressions. In this session, we share our journey building an E2E testing pipeline for GridMate components (LWC and Aura) using Cypress, JSForce, FakerJS…
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.