Press Release

Plextek takes to the stage at the 1st International Conference on Photonic Access Technologies.

Dr Steve Methley, senior project consultant with the optoelectronics group at Plextek will present the opening paper at the 1st International Conference on Photonic Access Technologies on 17 December in London.

Organised by industry body the Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE) Steve will present "An introduction to ethernet first mile access and optical ethernet".

University and industry speakers from around the world will present the latest innovations in photonic access technology - which many believe will be the technology of choice for future high speed Internet access. As well as hearing about innovative new technology solutions, presenters from the UK, USA, Greece, Holland, and Ireland will also discuss the technical and market issues that need to be tackled by providers and operators. This conference will address the ever-increasing demand on access network technology for greater performance at lower cost.

Said Dr Methley: "Over several years now Plextek has been handling many more projects for clients involving the development of innovative optical communication technology solutions. With the growing interest in photonic access technology for broadband, including the expansion of Ethernet into this area, the conference is well timed to look at both the technical and market implications."

The 1st International Conference on Photonic Access Technologies takes place at the IETheadquarters at Savoy Place in London on 17 and 18 December 2002.

A full conference programme is available from http://conferences.iee.org/photonic/prog.htm

Released 10/12/2002