The datacom forecast includes optical modules, active optical cables and direct-attach copper cables used in ICP data centers, enterprise data centers, and local area networking applications.
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Lisa Huff
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Lisa Huff covers optical components in the telecommunications industry. She has expertise not only in optical components, but also in data centers, networking equipment and connectivity. Her focus is on optical components in data communications applications.
Lisa joined Omdia, formerly Ovum, in March 2018. She brings great industry expertise, with more than 30 years in the communications, IT and electronics industries. Lisa joined us from Discerning Analytics, where she was the owner and principal analyst. In addition, Lisa is a Certified Data Center Management Professional (CDCMP®) and a degreed electrical engineer with experience in data centers, LAN, optical components, copper and fiber connectors and cabling.
Lisa has authored more than 50 technical papers and market research reports. She is a successful project manager with proven revenue-generating abilities.
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