Julie Raulin highlights how open optical networking can improve access network profitability at OFC 2026
Workshop session will explore how open optical networking enables cost reduction, service flexibility and stronger returns across fixed and mobile access
- Speakers: Julie Raulin, senior engineer of advanced technology at Adtran
- Topics: How to make more money out of optics for fixed and wireless access networks
- When: Sunday, March 15, 4 p.m. PT
- Where: OFC 2026, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California, USA https://www.ofcconference.org
Optical technologies are essential to fixed and mobile access networks, but they also drive much of the cost and complexity. As networks evolve toward ultra‑broadband and future mobile architectures, profitability depends on reuse, flexibility and efficient evolution across fixed and wireless domains. Open architectures, interoperability and automation are key to reducing cost and protecting long‑term investment.
In this workshop session, Julie Raulin will focus on how open optical networking can support fixed and mobile broadband access networks. She will examine how disaggregated approaches enable infrastructure reuse, support converged fixed/mobile transport and flexible aggregation across access and metro domains, and reduce architectural rigidity. Attendees will gain practical insight into aligning optical design choices with deployment efficiency and return on capital.