Utility Fiber Optics Deployment
May 26, 2021 | Online :: Central Time
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Overview
As utilities begin and continue fiber optics deployment, business processes and protocol require essential structure and planning for investor owned and large municipal utilities.
When developing, designing, and managing a fiber optic network for a large electric utility, ease of access to information is essential. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge for business strategy development, financing, designing and maintenance of building successful, private and public fiber networks for IOU’s and large municipals. The Fiber Optics Deployment course will provide in-depth case studies throughout the United States, overviewing their processes of deploying fiber, securing their infrastructure, and maintaining a reliable network.
Learning outcomes
- Strategize how fiber optics can meet the internal communication needs for the overall WAN backbone and the backhaul for SCADA, AMI, DA and other critical infrastructure
- Review how the architecture for an internal use of fiber optics can be scaled for wholesale commercial use of fiber optics
- Identify dark-fiber wholesale opportunities for new revenue streams for utility or partner owned fiber optics
- Assess how to adapt to a changing regulatory environment in order to seize future opportunities
- Design financing strategies to drive successful implementation for electric utility fiber optics networks
- Analyze key trends in the U.S. Telecom market and what it means to large electric utilities
- Engage and enhance partnerships among government entities and vendors
- Design business plans to accelerate deployment of electric utility fiber optics networks
- Discuss best practices for maintaining and managing a reliable fiber network
- Review best practices for marketing fiber optics networks and leasing dark fiber
Credits
EUCI has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). In obtaining this accreditation, EUCI has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard which is recognized internationally as a standard of good practice. As a result of their Authorized Provider status, EUCI is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.
EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this event.
Requirements for Successful Completion of Program
Participants must log in each day, be in attendance for the entirety of the course
Instructional Methods
Power Point presentations and open discussion will be used in this course.
Agenda
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 : Central Time
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. :: Login and Welcome
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. :: Course Timing
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. :: Lunch Break
Making the Fiber Business Case
When making a business case for the implementation of Fiber Optics to your area, you must conduct both feasibility and viability of FFTH project studies of your area. Those tests and analyses include:
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- Bandwidth analysis
- Field review
- Competitive analysis
- Financial models
Exploring the Regulatory Landscape
Regulatory landscapes are changing in the wake of net neutrality. Federal, state and local organizations are evolving with the need for faster access to information. This presentation will review major public policy issues effecting Fiber Optic deployment.
Morning Break
Economic Development
Review the implementation of telemedicine, smart agriculture, remote learning as well as the process of bringing fiber to the home throughout the U.S.
Financing and Funding Fiber
Electric utilities constructing a fiber network will likely have different financing options than are typically available when constructing electric plant. From increased scrutiny of the business plan to loan structures, utilities should be prepared and anticipate the requirements necessary for fiber loans.
Lunch Break
Value of Building Next-Generation Fiber Broadband Architecture into Today’s Networks
Fiber network planners and operators need to make the right investment decisions in architectural solutions that can best “future-proof” their network to meet the demands of their communities and subscribers for many years to come.
Afternoon Break
Unified Approach at Offering Fiber Broadband
Discuss the benefits of a unified approach and the logistics of making it happen. From the office to the field—it is possible to share information between organizations to create the best experience for your customers and meet revenue goals.
Competitive Challenges of Launching Fiber Services
Establishing reliable connectivity, engaging with local policymakers, product positioning, and taking advantage of unique competitive opportunities drive the success of utility fiber optic deployment. Review the competitive challenges and advantages to deploying utility fiber.
4:00 p.m. :: Course Adjourns
Instructor
Blake NcNew, Director of Fiber Services, Appalachian Electric Cooperative
Online Delivery
We will be using Microsoft Teams to facilitate your participation in the upcoming event. You do not need to have an existing Teams account in order to participate in the broadcast – the course will play in your browser and you will have the option of using a microphone to speak with the room and ask questions, or type any questions in via the chat window and our on-site representative will relay your question to the instructor.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: After November 30 you will not be able to join a Teams meeting using Internet Explorer 11. Microsoft recommends downloading and installing the Teams app if possible. You may also use the Edge browser or Chrome.
- You will receive a meeting invitation will include a link to join the meeting.
- Separate meeting invitations will be sent for the morning and afternoon sessions of the course.
- You will need to join the appropriate meeting at the appropriate time.
- If you are using a microphone, please ensure that it is muted until such time as you need to ask a question.
- The remote meeting connection will be open approximately 30 minutes before the start of the course. We encourage you to connect as early as possible in case you experience any unforeseen problems.
Register
Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ
If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all registrants for three business days after the event
| Event | Standard Rate | Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Connection - Utility Fiber Optics Deployment | US $ 795.00 | ||
| Pack of 5 connections | US $ 3,180.00 | ||
| Pack of 10 Connections | US $ 5,565.00 | ||
| Pack of 20 Connections | US $ 9,854.00 | ||
| Call us at 303.770.8800 if you have any specific questions on the volume discounts | |||
| * all other discounts do not apply to license packs | |||
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Cancellation Policy
Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before April 23, 2021 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800
