The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Lab (UNH-IOL) is hosting the Broadband Forum User Services Platform (USP / TR-369) plugfest during the week of September 16-20, 2024.
Upcoming Events
BACnet PlugFest
September 24, 2024 to September 26, 2024
PlugFest is an annual interoperability workshop that allows vendors to test their products in a friendly and neutral environment. The interoperability event provides opportunities to improve BACnet implementations and testing methods. Mark your calendars and register TODAY and get the early bird rate (ENDS Wednesday, July 31st).
This year’s PlugFest will be held Tuesday, September 24th – Thursday, September 26th at the University of New Hampshire’s Interoperability Lab (UNH-IOL) in Durham, New Hampshire. Corporate Members of BACnet International and active BACnet International volunteers receive discounts on registration fees. Registration closes Friday, September 13th.
Open RAN Global Forum: Panel Discussion
September 24, 2024
In this 6th edition of the Open RAN Global Forum, our experts will delve into the latest intricacies of Open RAN. Has Open RAN achieved its initial goals or shifted its purpose? Our speakers will assess whether the technology is mature enough for large-scale deployments and to revive investments. Additionally, they will discuss the role Open RAN will play in 6G, focusing on energy-efficient, AI-driven and customizable technology. This is an all-day virtual event.
Lincoln Lavoie, along with several other industry experts, will be hosted on the Open RAN Global Forum Panel on Tuesday. September 24, starting at 11:20 AM EDT will discuss the following topics:
- How should telcos integrate automation into their DevOps processes to operate multi-vendor disaggregated networks?
- What are the advancements in automated deployments and autonomous network management?
- How can automation and AI work together to overcome Open RAN complexity?
- How can RAN optimization impact performance...
UNH Fall Open House
September 28, 2024
Join us at the Fall Open House to discover academic sessions and explore the UNH student experience. We will have tours every 30 minutes from 12 pm to 2:30 pm (the last tour is at 2:30 pm).
The IOL tours with live technology demonstrations will be led by both students and staff. This will give you the opportunity to ask current students questions, explore the technology areas we work in, and understand how the IOL will provide you with valuable experience preparing for a job in the industry.
As a UNH-IOL student employee, you will:
- work with cutting-edge technology used in smart cars, internet devices, concert stadiums, and more
- develop practical, technical skills
- sharpen your creative and innovative thinking
- tackle problems using new technology
- get paid to learn
- engage in a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience
We look forward to seeing you on September 28th for the annual Fall Open House!
NetworkX Workshop: Coherent PON, Campus PON, and Open Access
October 8, 2024 to October 10, 2024
Join Ciena, Google Fiber, and UNH InterOperability Lab in three fast-moving and exciting sessions on October 8, 2024 on the Expo Stages 13:45 - 15:15 (CET)
Optimizing PON Networks with Coherent Innovation
- Ed Walter, Systems Design Architecture, Ciena and Hani Elmalky, Head of Network Planning & Engineering, Google Fiber
- Coherent integration with existing ODN and legacy PON deployments to support DWDM.
Enhancing Enterprise Campus Networks with Campus PON: A Solution for Scalability and Flexibility
- Fernando Villarruel, Senior Advisor, PLM, Ciena and Lincoln Lavoie, UNH-IOL, Broadband Technologies
- Advancement of enterprise campus networks with reduced power consumption, passive scalability, and SLA using campus PON
Open Access: A Crucial Catalyst for Full-Fibre Monetisation
- Daniel Cury, Senior Advisor, PM, Ciena
- Unlock the monetisation of full-fibre networks for increasing take-up rates and challenges like fibre overbuilding and the expansion of...
Webinar to Explore IOL INTACT® for IPv6 Testing and Validation
October 9, 2024
Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring our advanced IPv6 test software, IOL INTACT®. This tool is utilized in various IPv6 test programs, including IPv6 Ready Logo and USGv6 certification. During this webinar, you will gain valuable insights about in-house testing, with a comprehensive look at the user-friendly features of IOL INTACT that help deliver faster results. Kyle Ouellette, IOL INTACT lead developer, and Michayla Newcombe, Senior Manager, will cover the following topics:
- Getting products ready for IPv6 testing, and the differences between "pre-testing" and official in-lab testing.
- Important features, such as automated results and evidence recording, and device automation.
- How test automation can simplify testing and generate faster results.
- Understanding what to expect during IPv6 testing.
Take advantage of the opportunity to learn why IOL INTACT is the premier test software for IPv6 testing.