What you'll learn

Transition strategies: Learn how to prepare your business for the switch from copper to fibre optics, driven by Openreach’s plan to phase out outdated infrastructure by January 31, 2027. Understand the urgency of acting early to avoid being at the back of the queue and risking delays or missed deadlines.

Voice communication enhancements: Discover how fibre optics can improve the efficiency and reliability of your voice communication systems, making them more dependable and future-proofed against legacy equipment failures.

Connectivity improvements: Explore how upgrading to fibre optics enhances your business’s communication capabilities, providing faster and more reliable internet solutions to safeguard operations and maintain business continuity.

Service quality upgrades: Understand how adopting fibre technology can improve the quality of the services and products you provide, ensuring scalability and increased customer satisfaction while mitigating risks of outages or service disruptions.

Warren Free

Head of Unified Communications, Zenzero

Warren is the Head of Unified Communications at Zenzero, specialising in hosted voice services with Microsoft Teams and Gamma, as well as network connectivity solutions. Known for his role as a trusted advisor, Warren helps businesses align their communication strategies with both short and long term goals.

Lee Houston

Head of Product, Zen

Lee brings a wealth of expertise in unified communications and will share valuable insights on the pivotal role fibre optics will play in revolutionising business communications. He will address key concerns such as the risks to businesses, lead times, and potential service downgrades, offering practical guidance on navigating these challenges smoothly.

Dan Jobling

Product Manager - Connectivity, Gamma

Dan has over 10 years of experience in the Telecoms industry, working on PSTN switch-off related projects since 2017 and has been managing the Gamma Connectivity portfolio for the last 18 months.