1. Closing remarks
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2. Closing remarks Challenging 3 day workshop
Solid participation in difficult times
Animated and intense discussions (Session dependent)
Everyone benefited in some way from workshop
Optics is and remains THE transport network technology
Tried to measure outcome against workshop objectives
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3. Closing remarks (cont’d)
Detailed results in individual Session Summaries
General observations and remarks
Successfully increased awareness of current standardization activities in ITU-T, IEC, IEEE, IETF, OIF
Better understanding and appreciation of important issues and possible solutions
Need to continue and strengthen communication, coordination and cooperation effort between ITU-T, IEC, IEEE, IETF, OIF, and possibly others, by e.g.
Expanding use of common FTP area on ITU-T SG Web Sites for speedy exchange of information
Cross ‘fertilization’ and participation
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4. Closing remarks (cont’d)
Learning experience
Workshops need to be less tutorial and more interactive
Presentations could be shorter, more focused on issues and problem areas and standardization needs
Include some challenging statements/positions
Reserve more time for discussion
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5. Thank You
to City of Chitose for hosting this event in the most generous fashion
to Session Coordinators for organizing and leading the discussions in their sessions
to Presenters for preparing and delivering their material
to Participants for their contributions to stimulating discussions
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