Open Ireland Research Testbed - Convergence of Open Optical Networking, Open RAN, and Open Computing

In this 15-minute talk, Professor Marco Ruffini from Trinity College Dublin presents OpenIreland, a national research testbed that drives the convergence of open optical networking, Open RAN, and open computing. Gain insights into the infrastructure and capabilities of this innovative testbed while exploring current research activities and future directions. Discover key focus areas including Open RAN experimentation, the development of an optical digital twin, and novel applications of fibre sensing technologies that are shaping the future of open networking research in Ireland.