APOLAN

The Association for Passive Optical LAN (APOLAN), the non-profit organization advocating for the education and global adoption for Passive Optical Local Area Networks (POL), is showcasing the latest POL developments and the association's recent initiatives at two events this week - the APOLAN Annual Member Meeting and BICSI's Winter Conference & Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. 

"Annually, APOLAN's members gather at these important events to honor the industry's innovators and discuss the POL advancements," said Meggin Sawyer, APOLAN chair and vice president of North American sales at DZS. "This year, APOLAN is honoring members' achievements, highlighting the association's initiatives to promote POL adoption and educating BICSI Winter Conference attendees about the advantages and benefits of POL technologies." 

BICSI's Virtual Winter Conference & Exhibition
APOLAN and member companies AECOM and ITConnect Inc. kicked off the BICSI Winter Conference by presenting the "Fundamentals of Passive Optical LAN" masterclass on Jan. 30-31, 2022. This seminar provides an overview of the value, architecture, design and powering considerations for a Passive Optical LAN technology. The presentation focused on system components, benefits, design methodologies, power survivability using AC and DC methods, planning and commissioning of electronics, infrastructure testing and closeout package deliverables. Attendees who completed the two-day seminar received 12 Continuing Education Credits.

APOLAN will also share its POL expertise as an exhibitor (booth #530) at BICSI 2022 Winter Conference & Exhibition on Jan. 31-Feb. 2. The Exhibit Hall will enable conference attendees to meet APOLAN members, learn about the power of POL technology and find out how APOLAN's education, advocacy and membership help advance POL adoption.

For more information about the event, visit the BICSI Winter Conference website. For more information about future APOLAN training sessions, visit APOLAN's Events web page. 

APOLAN Annual Member Meeting
APOLAN will hold its annual member meeting on Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. EST in the San Antonio Room at the Orlando World Center Marriott. The event is open to all member companies and media. During the meeting, the association will:

• Announce 2021 APOLAN Award winners. The ceremony will honor member companies that have embraced the association's mission to educate, innovate and promote the global adoption of passive optical LAN. 
• Review APOLAN's recent initiatives, committee projects and plans for the coming year.
• Hear from featured speaker Patrick McLaughlin, chief editor from Smart Buildings Technology. 

For more information about APOLAN, POL solutions and membership opportunities, visit APOLAN's website.

About The Association for Passive Optical LAN (APOLAN)
The Association for Passive Optical LAN is a non-profit organization that is driving adoption and educating the market about the technical and economic advantages of passive optical LAN technology. Through its membership, comprised of manufacturers, distributors, integrators and consulting companies actively involved in the marketplace, the association hopes to help designers, engineers, architects, building owners, CIOs and IT departments implement and successfully use passive optical LAN. Visit http://www.apolanglobal.org.

Contact: 
Deborah Kessler
director@apolanglobal.org