WEBINAR

The Complete Testing Ecosystem: AFL Solutions for Maximum Hyperscale Performance

Through expert guidance, participants will learn how to reduce rework, standardize quality assurance, and consolidate results for efficient handoff and audit trails
January 28, 2026
6:00 PM UTC
1 hour

January 28th, 2026

1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT / 5:00 PM GMT 

Duration: 1 hour 

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Summary

The upcoming webinar, “The Complete Testing Ecosystem: AFL Solutions for Maximum Hyperscale Performance,” is designed for fiber professionals navigating the complexities of hyperscale data center deployments. As the demand for rapid scaling intensifies, this session will explore how integrated testing and inspection workflows can transform testing from a perceived cost into a strategic accelerator.  

Attendees will gain an overview of hyperscale market trends, the critical challenges posed by high-volume fiber installations, and the risks of inadequate testing. The session highlights AFL’s suite of integrated solutions, including One-Click® Cleaners, FOCIS inspections tool, the FlowScout® MPO OLTS for 16-fiber Tier 1 testing, and the FlexScan® OTDRs, demonstrating how these tools streamline the Inspect→Clean→Test→Characterize→Report workflow. Through expert guidance, participants will learn how to reduce rework, standardize quality assurance, and consolidate results for efficient handoff and audit trails.  

Key Takeaways:

• Implementing a standardized Inspect→Clean→Test→Characterize→Report loop accelerates hyperscale deployments while ensuring optical integrity.  

• AFL’s integrated tools (FOCIS Lightning®2, One-Click Cleaners, FlowScout MPO OLTS, FlexScan OTDR + MPO-24 Switch) simplify crew training and minimize errors.  

• FlexReporter™ Software Suite consolidates multi-device results into unified reports for QA sign-off and SLA proof. 

• Cleaning and inspection are essential first steps, preventing costly mis-testing and false failures. 

• Targeted Tier-2 characterization is recommended only when Tier-1 margins are close to limits or inconsistencies arise.

Speakers

Rob Gilberti

Rob Gilberti

Senior Business Development Manager

AFL

Rob Gilberti is a fiber optic industry veteran with over 25 years of experience including positions within cable manufacturing, connectivity, laser manufacturing and Test and Inspection equipment. Rob currently works for AFL as a Senior Business Development Manager responsible for global sales and market development within AFL’s Equipment division including OTDRs, Inspection, splicers and mobile and cloud based test equipment.
Paul Smith

Paul Smith

Product Line Manager, Experienced

AFL

Paul Smith serves as Product Line Manager for AFL’s Test and Inspection division, where he oversees the Inspection and Cleaning product portfolio. With more than seven years of specialized experience, Paul ensures AFL delivers solutions that set the benchmark for reliability, earning him recognition as a trusted authority in the fiber-optics industry. In addition to his leadership role, Paul is also a certified Fiber Optic Technician.

Moderator

Patrick McLaughlin

Patrick McLaughlin

Editor in Cheif

Cabling Installation & Maintenance

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