Optelian Discusses National Research & Education Networks at Africa’s UbuntuNet 2012

Optelian, a trusted international provider of optical transport systems, will deliver two presentations on National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) at UbuntuNet-Connect 2012 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

On Thursday, November 15, Business Development Manager, Brian Savory, will present, “Data encryption for NREN networks: The threat and potential solutions,” which examines different levels of network protection and data encryption to meet different organizational requirements and budgets.

On Friday, November 16, Mr. Savory will discuss “Build vs. Buy: The NREN Network Connectivity Dilemma,” which addresses the build vs. buy options for NRENs and provides a step-by-step implementation plan for what is required to build, operate and maintain a fiber network. This session will also feature other NREN and industry representatives talking about their network deployment experiences.

UbuntuNet-Connect is the Annual Conference of UbuntuNet Alliance, which focuses on research and education networking activities in Africa. The Conference brings together practitioners in the research and education networking community, researchers, policy makers, academicians and connectivity providers.

To learn more about Optelian’s optical transport solutions, visit www.optelian.com, or write info@optelian.com. For more information about UbuntuNet, visit www.ubuntunet.net