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Future of optical networks looks promising, said 4 panelists at r...

Future of optical networks looks promising, said 4 panelists at roundtable hosted by Patricia Sabga, co-anchor of “The New Economy Watch,” CNNfn. Questions were posed to panelists, Dan Smith, pres.-CEO, Sycamore Networks; Steve Alexander, chief technical officer, Ciena; Phil…

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Becket, vp-product development, Corvis; Dave Tolwinski, Pres. -CEO, Tenor Networks. Panel focused on business potential for companies, explored idea of “you build it, they will come.” How will technologies become profitable was answered with usual “comprehensive approach, including marketing, importance of having good customer base, having best technology, funding…” However, Smith suggested reducing FCC to 3 members. Alexander said optical networking was crucial to Internet proliferation.