FTTx is recognized as the trend of the fixed-access network. Some leading operators are rolling out FTTx to offer differentiated services to users. However, FTTx deployment has profound influences on current broadband network architecture. In this session, the following questions will be addressed:

• FTTx includes various network architectures, such as FTTN, FTTC, FTTB, and FTTH. What is the favorable network architecture for operators in the future?
• The number of remote access nodes grows very fast with deep fiber. CAPEX and OPEX will increase tremendously due to the growth of remote access nodes. What are the cost-effective approaches of network construction and maintenance to reduce CAPEX and OPEX?
• The current network architecture is not fit for fiber access because the fiber access node can cover many more users than DSLAM due to the bigger coverage of fiber, and fiber can provide much more bandwidth than copper. What is the best fit network architecture for fiber access?

In this session, carriers and vendors will share experiences, visions, and ideas for a new network architecture fit for FTTx.

Henry Wu Director, Broadband Access Network Product Marketing Huawei Technologies

Mr. Wu is responsible for planning the broadband access product line. He has worked in access network area for 10 years. Mr. Wu received a master's and bachelor's degree in optical technologies from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 1995.

Fahem Al Bugham Director, Access Network Etisalat

Mr. Fahem has 17 years of experience in telecommunications with a focus on access. He has held different positions in Etisalat since 1990, including region manager of engineering and manager of engineering transmission, as well as his current position. He is also director of strategy and technology of Etisalat, where the technology vision and strategy for future networks is planned.

Duke Fu Marketing Manager, Access Network Department Huawei Technologies

Mr. Fu was named to his current role in 2003. He has applied himself for nine years to the voice and data communications market of communications technology region. For the past nine years, Mr. Fu has focused on the development of cost-effective innovative solutions on the access layer.

Luis Fernandez Vega Manager, Technology for Access Solutions and Services Telefýíica de España

Mr. Fernandez has been in his current role since January 2007. He is in charge of gearing the access network and services strategy and evolution, which includes Telefýíica's policies for the product lines of DSL and FTTx. His responsibilities include identification of product requirements, service definition, market survey, product validation, product prescription, and operations support. Previously, Mr. Fernandez was the manager of technology and planning for the transmission services division, leading the transport network and services strategy and evolution, which included Telefýíica's strategies for metro Ethernet deployment.

Bo Wang Senior Business Director, Department of Technology China Telecom

Dr. Wang is engaged in research on broadband access, wireless access, and residential networks. He is also responsible for the standard formulation and research project management of China Telecom in related fields. Before assuming his current role, Dr. Wang was the vice director of access networking working group at China Communications Standards Association (CCSA).