Milpitas, Calif. and Palatine, Ill., August 20, 2007 - JDSU today announced it will host two seminars, "Troubleshooting the Premises Wiring" and "Troubleshooting the Copper Plant for IP Services," next week at OSP EXPO 2007. A leading educator in the telecommunications industry, OSP EXPO provides training for network field and operations personnel. OSP EXPO 2007 takes place August 28-30, in San Jose, California, and JDSU's test solutions for the rapid, cost-effective deployment of IPTV, VoIP and other triple play services - over FTTx networks and in the home - can be found at booth 318.
Troubleshooting the Premises Wiring will address eliminating improper wiring and substandard components as well as troubleshooting a mixture of wiring types including coax, phone line and Ethernet cabling, including in the home. Troubleshooting the Copper Plant for IP Services will break down common OSP problems and discuss how to diagnose and find those problems in the field. The presentation will include a review of test and troubleshooting techniques for common disruptors of IP services in the copper plant that help avoid costly truck rolls and repeat visits to customers. Complete information on the seminars can be found at this link: JDSU OSP EXPO 2007
OSP EXPO 2007 will bring together OSP professionals from the ILEC, IOC, and CLEC communities serving the converging telecom industry. OSP EXPO 2007 will be held at McEnery Convention Center, in San Jose, CA, August 28-30; educational seminars will be offered August 28-30, exhibits: August 29-30. The event will feature 35+ pre-conference advanced education and free regular seminars approved to award Continuing Education Credits (CECs) from both BICSI and the Electronics Technicians Association Int'l (ETA-I), COC points from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), and Certified Utility Safety Administrator Program (CUSA) points from the National Safety Council. Six OSP Seminars Tracks will be offered: Triple Play/IPTV Migration for the Legacy Infrastructure; FTTC/FTTN/FTTP Networks; Network Planning/Engineering and Construction Realities; The Last Mile and The Last 50 Feet Collide; Technical Troubleshooting and Network Management for OSP Operational Efficiencies; and OSP Safety in the Real World all related to the converging information and communications technology (ICT) market.
Additionally, over 250 exhibits featuring the latest OSP technologies, and keynotes by AT&T West executives including: Opening Keynote by Tim Harden, President and CEO, and Day II Keynote by Bill Huber, Senior Vice President Network Services, and VP Panelist Discussion will be open to all attendees.
"We are thrilled to offer JDSU seminars enabling OSP EXPO the opportunity to continue to expand our educational offerings and truly showcase best practices of the network's edge," said Sharon Vollman, Vice President/Editorial Director, OSP® Magazine. "Much of the industry will benefit from this educational event."
About OSP EXPO
OSP EXPO is owned by Practical Communications Incorporated (PCI), a world class publisher of technology information resources, dedicated to advancing technology businesses with niched magazines and trade shows. OSP EXPO 2007 is the telecom industry's only "how-to" educational trade show showcasing more than 250 exhibitors, and 35+ regular and advanced paid seminars offering attendees the opportunity to receive continuing education credits. The Broadband Deployment Marketplace, OSP EXPO, will take place August 28-30, 2007 at McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, CA. For more information call (847) 202-4688 x. 228 or visit ospmag.com/expo to register.
About JDSU
JDSU (NASDAQ: JDSU; and TSX: JDU) enables broadband and optical innovation in the communications, commercial and consumer markets. JDSU is the leading provider of communications test and measurement solutions and optical products for telecommunications service providers, cable operators, and network equipment manufacturers. JDSU is also a leading provider of innovative optical solutions for medical/environmental instrumentation, semiconductor processing, display, brand authentication, aerospace and defense, and decorative applications. More information is available at http://www.jdsu.com/.
Contact Information
Investors: Michelle Levine +1 408-546-4421 or michelle.levine@jdsu.com
Press/Industry: Nick Rowan, +1 240-404-1924 or nick.rowan@jdsu.com
For OSP Expo: Mary Beth Koelling, +1 847.202.4689 or marybeth@pracom.com