APOLAN Brings Optical Network Expertise to BICSI Fall Conference

NEW YORK, August 29, 2023 (Newswire.com) - APOLAN, the non-profit organization advocating for the education and global adoption of Optical Local Area Networks, will showcase the latest Optical LAN developments at BICSI's Fall Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas on Sept. 10-14, 2023. 

APOLAN and member companies AECOM, ITConnect Inc., Tellabs and Nokia will kick off the BICSI Fall Conference by presenting the Fundamentals of Optical LAN masterclass on Sept. 10-11, 2023. This educational seminar provides an overview of Optical LAN technology's value, architecture, design and powering considerations. The presentation focuses on system components, benefits, design methodologies, power survivability using AC and DC methods, planning and commissioning of electronics, infrastructure testing and closeout package deliverables. Attendees who complete the two-day seminar will receive nine BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CECs). 

APOLAN will also be available at booth #2414 in the Exhibit Hall to share information about optical network technologies and strategies, APOLAN's education and advocacy work, and membership opportunities. APOLAN members exhibiting at the conference include Cailabs (booth #1918), Corning (booth #2135), Panduit (booth #1948) and Solara (booth #2129). Exhibit hours are:

• Monday, Sept. 11, 4-7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2-7 p.m. 
• Wednesday, Sept. 13, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

"BICSI's Fall Conference provides an ideal opportunity for APOLAN to share the latest developments in Optical LAN," said Gayla Arrindell, APOLAN chair and market development director - in building networks for Corning. "We look forward to presenting our popular Fundamentals of Optical LAN masterclass and spreading the word about the many benefits of optical network solutions at our Exhibit Hall booth."

For more information about the event, visit the BICSI Fall Conference website. For more information about APOLAN, visit apolanglobal.org.  

About APOLAN: APOLAN is a non-profit organization driving adoption and educating the market about optical LAN technology's technical and economic advantages. Through its membership, which includes manufacturers, distributors, integrators and consulting companies actively involved in the marketplace, the association hopes to help designers, engineers, architects, building owners, CIOs and IT departments implement and successfully use optical networks.

Source: APOLAN