35 Panduit and Prysmian Group have joined forces to discuss CORD. This paper is the first in a series to support CORD deployments. The intention of this paper is to introduce the topic and provide some base knowledge of the value of CORD. We reviewed the development of CORD through ONF, explored the market drivers that require CORD, and a few of the applications that require the decreased latency in the network that CORD can provide. We also discussed some of the physical infrastructure considerations involved in CORD. The next papers will discuss the products that are required to have a successful CORD physical infrastructure solution, as well as how to efficiently install and utilize these products. INSIGHT | Doing Business Brian L. Kelly — Manager, Network Architecture Research for Panduit’s Corporate Research and Development Team Brian manages a team of engineers that develop new physical infrastructure products/solutions used in data center, enterprise, and industrial segments. He has worked in the Telecom/Data Center industry for over twenty years at companies like Cable & Wireless, XO Communications (now Verizon), SBC (now AT&T), and Server Central, prior to starting at Panduit in 2012. Ilham Nandana — Telecom Strategy Manager at Prysmian Group Ilham is a strategy manager with global experience and proven track record in new business development and strategy projects. Robert Reid — Sr. Technology Manager for Panduit’s Data Center Connectivity Group Robert currently defines product development direction for Panduit’s fiber optic structured cabling product line. He has been active in the fiber optics industry for over 35 years, in the development of passive optical components, optoelectronic, and specialty optics systems. John Shuman — Global Product Manager Telecom and Data Center at Prysmian Group John has over 25 years experience in data center design and construction, Telecom networks, and passive optical distribution component design. Authors Since 1955, Panduit’s culture of curiosity and passion for problem solving have enabled more meaningful connections between companies’ business goals and their marketplace success. Panduit creates leading-edge physical, electrical, andnetwork infrastructure solutions for enterprisewide environments, from the data center to the telecom room, from the desktop to the plant floor. Headquartered in Tinley Park, IL, USA and operating in 112 global locations, Panduit’s proven reputation for quality and technology leadership, coupled with a robust partner ecosystem, help support, sustain, and empower business growth in a connected world. www.panduit.com CONCLUSIONS
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