Aerospace, defense agencies and critical infrastructure operators have shifted the debate from the need for an alternate source of PNT (APNT) to the need for complementary PNT (CPNT) services for mission assurance and continuation of critical services in GNSS-denied environments. Global events have proven that reliance on GNSS as the sole source of PNT is an unacceptable risk to national security.
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The use of time and the need for time synchronization has been growing, is now ubiquitous and is expanding into a world of emerging applications. Areas such as intelligent transportation (e.g., self-driving vehicles), Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning all benefit from accurate time synchronization.
Also, time synchronization is essential for applications using IEEE 802.1 Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), such as Industrial Automation, Automotive, and Aerospace industries. This session will address the need for time synchronization in emerging applications. In general, real-world examples are encouraged.
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Precision synchronization and timing solutions have always been a mainstay of the telecom industry. 5G deployment continues to drive the increased need to deliver accurate synchronization among radio base stations. This trend is expected to continue as the network evolves towards 6G.
There are challenges, however, as vertical industries increasingly integrate 5G and future radio technologies, and advanced networking and transmission schemes, into their applications and offerings. Verticals benefiting from timing and sync innovation include Industrial Automation, Automotive, Broadcast, Multi-Media, Data Centers, and SmartGrid. These and a wide variety of connected industries benefit from the telecom sync solutions as well as from its disseminated reference timing signals. Timing standards in relevant Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) are continuously updated to address these new needs.
Further, with new timing-dependent applications, monitoring of the synchronization performance, timing security and resiliency will be aspects of increased concern. This session will address the implications for synchronization needs on the evolution of these networks and new vertical services.
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Time synchronization plays a pivotal role in critical industries such as Fintech, Broadcast and Media, Data Centers, and Hybrid Multi-Cloud Systems. The need for precise timekeeping and synchronization grows as these domains become increasingly complex and interconnected.
We invite experts, researchers, and practitioners to submit papers on the evolving requirements of time synchronization in finance, broadcast/media, data centers, and multi-cloud systems. As these industries become more complex and interconnected, the demand for precise timekeeping grows.
Key areas of interest include high-frequency trading, clock synchronization techniques in data centers, the challenges of synchronizing data across multiple cloud providers, synchronization for live broadcasting, production workflows, content distribution and streaming, and ordering of events in databases and applications.
Additionally, the importance of time in distributed databases and workloads, financial transactions/payments and media workflows in cloud computing is of significant interest.
Other related topics include AI and ML synchronization needs in Fintech, Broadcast and Media, Data Centers, Hybrid Multi-Cloud Systems including healthcare and medical devices, as well as advancements in technologies, IoT synchronization challenges, security, reliability, and regulatory/compliance issues.
We welcome theoretical research, practical implementations, case studies, and reviews addressing current challenges, innovative solutions, and future trends.
Time synchronization is increasingly important in the modern power grid. Accurate timing enables fault detection, sequence of event recording, and a variety of protection systems. The transition to green power is driving the requirement to measure power flows and mitigate grid oscillations. In addition, the power grid is increasingly under threat of cyber-attack and GPS vulnerabilities.
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“With more applications requiring coordination, cooperation, communication, and collaboration, it is essential they have a level of synchronization with one another; be it time or frequency based. The type and accuracy of synchronization required will vary, driven by the needs of the application. Currently, many industries are experiencing significant changes in infrastructure to meet the demands of both current and future functionality demanded by their respective industries. A crucial aspect is the redundant deployment of time and frequency sources and the distribution of these time synchronization technologies across last mile, backhaul, core, and cloud platforms.
Talks and Posters are invited that discuss sources of time and/or frequency and look at synchronization techniques that can be used in delivering precise, accurate, and traceable (where necessary) Time in a robust and resilient fashion.
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“The Workshop Poster format is designed to help presenters address any WSTS topics or other time/synchronization-related subjects in a less-formal format than Workshop Talks. Posters will be on display for the duration of the conference. Workshop attendees will have ample time to view them before approaching Poster presenters to discuss. During the special periods set aside for Poster Sessions, time is given for all WSTS attendees to view the Posters.
These Sessions provide a relaxed atmosphere to answer questions or to provide information on the Poster Presenters’ topic/offering at a more in-depth level than would be possible in a more formal Workshop talk. This allows each Poster presenter to engage personally with other attendees in small groups or one on one, creating a more interactive and personalized format for connecting with fellow attendees.
Any submission may be a poster or a talk. Since times for talks are very limited, a submission requesting a talk may yet be accepted as a poster. If space becomes available for additional talks, these will be offered to relevant proposals that have been accepted as posters.
As you submit an abstract, you will find that we are inviting two different formats: Talks and Posters. For both formats, topics are suggested that discuss the need for timing, methods of delivering timing, experience from the field, or methods of measurement and validation. Other topics are welcome that discuss the latest timing and synchronization topics.
All Talks to the Workshop should address the interests of a significant portion of the audience. These presentations are generally 15-20 minutes long with questions taken afterward for a group of talks.
Presentations work well in the poster format when the speaker prefers more opportunity to interact with a small audience of interested persons and share deeper insight. There will be a specific time devoted for the attendees to visit the posters, where they can interact with the author. Poster authors can generally install their poster and leave it up for a longer period. If there is contact information, people can read the poster and contact the author outside of the dedicated poster period.
All Presentations, whether talk or poster, are subject matter and/or technology-oriented, not focusing on product/vendor-specific implementation. Guidance is provided under the Content Guidelines tab. All presentations will be archived for eventual public access. Presenters will be notified by late November 2024 if their Talk or Poster has been accepted. This advance deadline enables all talks to be reviewed by the session chairs and members of the Steering Group. This mandatory process improves the quality of individual talks, helps talks complement each other, allows the session chairs to provide guidance on appropriate company-specific information and thus generally enables the excellence of WSTS.
When submitting a Talk or Poster abstract, you will find that we seek either those that are relevant to a specific sector or technology area, and those that are sector-independent.
WSTS is an “industry-neutral” Workshop. It exists to inform the audience on the latest timing and synchronization issues, addressing evolving sync requirements, the roll-out of new sync systems and standards and their impact on industries and equipment manufacturers. Approaching 30 years producing this event, the WSTS Steering Committee has observed that the event’s audience is more likely to be impressed by technology content than sales pitches. Our record of impartiality contributes to WSTS’ reputation as the premier timing and sync event. To maintain this reputation, we request that your company respect the following presenters’ guidelines:
Thank you for complying with these guidelines to help WSTS retain its reputation as the premier timing and synchronization event.
Posters may address any of the Workshop topics or other time/synchronization related topics and are less formal, allowing a more interactive and personalized ability to connect with fellow attendees compared to Workshop talks. Posters will be on display in the WSTS Exhibit area allowing each Poster presenter to engage in personal discussion with individuals and other attendees in small groups to discuss details of their topic during scheduled Poster Sessions. This provides each presenter the opportunity to formally discuss the topic of their Poster for a much longer time than a single Workshop talk. In addition, Posters will be on display for the duration of the conference to allow Workshop attendees ample time to view them and to request Poster presenters for personal discussions.
Posters are prepared for presentation by the presenter and are typically about 45″ tall x 34″ wide (actual size TBD) and are attached to a poster board provided by the conference venue, located in the conference display area. The poster information is prepared in a larger font size with supporting graphics readable from a few feet away (to allow for physical distancing) and can have supplementary contact information.