Intended to help accelerate worldwide deployment of the Optical Internet, this new track is designed to certify information technologists and networking professionals in both enterprise and service provider environments. Optical Internet certification testing will be available beginning in the first quarter of next year.
Preparatory training is available immediately in selected areas.
Explosive growth of the Optical Internet marketplace has created tremendous demand for individuals who can sell, design, implement and support new optical networks and services required globally by enterprises and service providers. Nortel Networks intends to use Optical Internet professional certification to help meet this demand, supporting continued growth, quality design and implementation of the Optical Internet. IBM, Metromedia Fiber Networks and Unisys have already signed up to participate. Nortel Networks is setting the standard in optical networking. The Optical Internet is a vital part of the global economy.