FROM THE PROGRAMME COMMITTEE SUBOPTIC 2019; PAPERS COMMITTEE UPDATE FROM THE PAPERS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS. BY MARC-RICHARD FORTIN AND STEVE DAWE
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ollowing the announcement and introduction of the SubOptic2019 Papers Committee Co-Chairmen, we are pleased to follow up in this update with the introduction of the industry professionals who have volunteered their expertise to serve as the Papers Committee Vice-Chairs:
TOPIC AREA 2 WET TECHNOLOGY.
TOPIC AREA 4 MARINE ADVANCEMENTS.
Welcoming Olivier Gautheron, CTO, ASN.
We welcome Ana Chamon, TE SubCom.
We welcome Tim Stuch, Global Optical Architect, Facebook
TOPIC AREA 3 DRY TECHNOLOGY.
TOPIC AREA 1 NETWORKS OF THE FUTURE.
This topic area is aimed to cover a wide array of areas ranging from integrating networks and data centers beyond the beach, the impact of OTT infrastructure and the future of manufacturing, and avoiding bottlenecks in capacity or routes.
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This topic will explore the current specifications of fibers, cables, repeaters and branching units, PFE’s of the future, and what future designs must improve upon to meet system needs.
We are pleased to welcome Yoshihisa Inada, NEC.
This topic area will aim to provide a comprehensive look at cutting edge software, techniques & practices used to more efficiently manage networks, and increased efficiency of landing equipment and terrestrial security at the landing site.
This topic will explore installation techniques and best practices, cable damage prevention, global pinch points, and cable ship fleets. Additional areas include: Route survey, Desktop study, Permits and environmental planning.
TOPIC AREA 5 REGULATORY, LEGAL & SECURITY. We are very pleased to welcome Kent Bressie, Harris, Wilshire & Graniss recently appointed International Cable Law Advisor to ICPC This topic area will look at regulatory and legal issues, examine global permitting processes, as well as, security for networks and the landing stations.