Webinar: Fiber Optic Trends and Technologies

An overview of the latest fiber optic trends and technologies shaping the future of utility communication networks.

Free for UTC-Members
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  • Instructor 1
    Larry Johnson
  • Level
    All
  • Video time
    54 min
  • Recording Date
    February 2025

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As utility communication demands continue to grow, fiber optic technology is evolving rapidly to support higher bandwidth, improved reliability, and new operational requirements. This webinar explores the latest trends and emerging technologies in fiber optics, including how they are shaping modern utility networks. Participants will gain insight into how new fiber innovations can improve performance, scalability, and long term network strategy for utilities.
Target Audience

  • Utility communications and network engineers

  • IT and telecom managers in utility organizations

  • Infrastructure planners and network architects

  • Technology and strategy leaders evaluating fiber investments

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What you´ll learn

  • Understand key trends currently driving fiber optic technology

  • Identify new fiber technologies and how they improve network performance
  • Evaluate how emerging fiber solutions support future utility requirements

  • Recognize the strategic impact of fiber innovation on utility networks

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Larry Johnson

President, FiberStory

About the instructor

Larry Johnson began working in fiber optics in 1977 and has built a career spanning network design, deployment, and operations. He has held leadership roles across the fiber industry, including engineering, product management, and consulting. Through FiberStory, he advises organizations on fiber network strategy, architecture, and technology selection to support modern communications needs.
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