Mr. Ward will discuss fibre systems over dark fibre as well as SONET/SDH platforms. Various challenges and solutions are examined in this informative discussion.

Darren Ward is RF Product Manager and Fibre Optic Product Specialist for Evertz Microsystems & Quartz. Based in the Toronto area, Darren has been with Evertz for the last two years. His previous experience was in the telecommunications industry.

Managers' Dinner will be at 5:30 PM at Antonio's Cucina Italiana, 37646 W. 12 Mile at Halsted Rd., Farmington Hills. (Map) All are welcome to join us.

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