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Trends and challenges in
optical networking – part II

What does the future of telecom look like? Kent Lidström, CTO of Smartoptics returns to the podcast for a discussion with Mattias Fridström on:

  • The increased importance of where components are manufactured
  • How the convergence of IP and optical layers has impacted suppliers
  • Hyperscalers building their own gear
  • Hollow-core fiber
  • Where quantum networking research stands today
  • Sustainability challenges in networking
  • Optical innovations to expect in the coming years

Don’t miss this deep dive into the trends shaping tomorrow’s networks.

Mattias Fridström, Chief Evangelist
Mattias Fridström
There’s a certain kind of person who gets a little bit too excited about networks. Mattias is that guy. If he had a tattoo, it would be of a network. Mattias holds an MSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wollongong, Australia. (...)
He joined Telia in 1996 and has worked in a number of senior roles at Telia Carrier (now Arelion), most recently as CTO. Since July 2016 he has been Arelion's Chief Evangelist. Mattias’ passion isn’t limited to networks: He has played golf professionally and competed on a high level in both football and floor hockey.
Kent Lidström
CTO at Smartoptics

Kent Lidström brings over 25 years of experience in the telecom industry. He has held key positions at Transmode and Infinera, including a multi-year assignment in the United States.

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Earlier in his career, Kent worked on several consulting projects at Ericsson, gaining deep expertise across diverse aspects of networking and technology.

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