By Elad Nafshi – It’s an incredible honor—and a deeply exciting opportunity—to step into the role of Chairman of the Board for SCTE. As I shared in my first remarks to the industry at the Chapter Leadership Conference, I feel both humbled by the responsibility and energized by the path ahead.
By Bill Warga – I am constantly reminded that the work we do is not just about innovation—it’s about people. It’s about opportunity. It’s about shaping a future in which the broadband industry thrives because its people do.
By Joe Sayakumane – Service providers and installers are constantly seeking ways to streamline deployments, reduce installation time, and enhance the reliability of their fiber optic networks. An innovative solution is a fiber demarcation that integrates a fiber drop on a reel, eliminating the need for a separate drop cable.
By Steven Nesbitt – Deploying fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) in multi-dwelling unit (MDU) and multi-tenant unit (MTU) properties can quickly spiral into complexity, delays, and cost overruns—even for seasoned Service Providers (SPs).
By Yvette Kanouff – We’ve all read stories about use cases for AI. By now, many of us have adopted or are implementing AI strategies across areas from networking to call centers. While several new and emerging technologies such as quantum computing, augmented reality, cybersecurity, biotech, edge computing, and robotics offer exciting possibilities.
By Brady Volpe – Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a lab curiosity for cable operators—it’s quietly rewriting the rules of DOCSIS operations.
By Ron Hranac – Ours is an industry that has its own technology-related myths and good ol’ bad habits. I’m certainly guilty of some of those bad habits, especially earlier in my career. Here are a few of my favorites, which, unfortunately, probably will always be with us.
By Jeff Finkelstein – Ever since the dawn of time, humans have been hooked on speed. The first Olympics in 776 BC was all about running events to see who was the fastest. The winners got all the glory, while the losers didn’t fare so well.
By Steven Harris – Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing our digital economy, enabling faster, smarter, and more efficient broadband and Internet connectivity solutions. In my 2023 peer-reviewed paper, Unlocking the Power of Big Data.
By Camilla Formica – Looking back on 2024 and early 2025, this chapter has been nothing short of extraordinary—not just for the cable and broadband industry, but for me personally. From Europe to the U.S., I’ve journeyed across continents, immersed in conversations that are shaping the future of connectivity.
By Kimberly Maki – Broadband is no longer just about fast Internet. It’s about powering possibility through connectivity.
“Datapoints” is researched and written exclusively for Broadband Library by MS Consulting, LLC.
By The PHANTOM – Well, I’m not sure I have said it in so many words, but we’ve gotten on a fiber optics rant a number of time in this column. It’s one of those topics that is hard to go wrong extolling its virtues.
By Dr. Jeffrey Horne – As technology evolves, so must the way we educate and train the broadband workforce. SCTE has long been committed to aligning learning and workforce development with industry standards, ensuring that professionals have the skills they need to succeed and move the broadband industry forward.
FOREWORD by Diane Christman, President and CEO, The Cable Center – As we navigate a pivotal moment in broadband’s evolution, it’s essential to reflect on how far we’ve come—and how we prepare for what’s next.
By Regis Tiebi – In January of this year I attended a two-day training event on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). I was impressed by the number of tools and resources that were exhibited and had no doubt that the cable industry will certainly take advantage of such advanced technology.
