Be Proactive in 2019!
In collaboration with SCTE•ISBE, this issue of Broadband Library focuses on proactive network maintenance (PNM). You’ll find the theme woven throughout the articles authored by our resident authors and industry leaders.
Our PNM section kicks off with “An Introduction to PNM” by Ron Hranac on page 26. On the following pages, be sure to read insights from Ed Marchetti, Chris Bastian, Jeff Finklestein, Larry Wolcott, Dr. Alberto Campos, Brady Volpe, Jason W. Rupe, Ph.D., and sponsored content from James Medlock, Akleza, Inc, Cyrille Morelle and Winston Chang, VeEX Inc., Bernie Cadieux, Deviser Instruments, and an article from Brady Volpe of Nimble This titled “PNM: Improving Workforce Efficiency and Subscriber QoE.”
Resident author, Stewart Schley, penned an insightful profile on Comcast’s Larry Wolcott that is a joy to read. A big shout out to Larry Wolcott for his dedication, passion, hard work and assistance in helping to bring this PNM issue your way. Many thanks to the team at SCTE•ISBE and to all the contributors and resident authors who shared their time, knowledge, and expertise on this important topic.
In addition to our PNM articles, this issue contains several other “must reads” including:
- Mark Dzuban’s Follow the Leader column, “PNM: In the 10G Era, More Important Than Ever.”
- Get highlights from CES by Leslie Ellis in her Nerdy Little Secrets column, “CES 2019: A Curator’s Curation.”
- Our resident technical editor, Ron Hranac provides detailed insight on “How Adaptive Equalization Works” and how it relates to PNM in his regularly appearing Primary Source column.
- Jeff Finklestein brings you a positive outlook on the industry’s future with his article titled, “Cable’s Future’s So Bright We Gotta Wear Shades.” in his regular The Futurist column.
- You’ll find Stewart Schley’s A Novel Approach “All Boxed Up” about Comcast’s in-the-works device that tells us something about the direction video is headed.
- In the spirit of our PNM issue, Patrick Hunter’s IP Address column addresses how “IP Networks need TLC too…”
- Robert Kuse and David Ririe from Cox Communications discuss the demand for fiber in the business community in the Making the Grade column, “High-Fiber Diets for Business Customers.”
- Steven Harris’s Fiber Source colum addresses “DOCSIS Provisioning of EPON, Passport to the Future!”
- Guest authors Harj Ghuman and Nick Diponzio from Cox Communications discuss “In-Service OTDR in Access Networks.”
- H. Mark Bowers shares his findings on “Scalar Measurements with a Broadband Noise Generator” in this issue’s Testing in Progress.
- Find insightful facts and figures in DataPoints compiled by Stewart Schley.
- And last but not least, The Phantom provides us with a good reminder not to “Ass•u•me.”
It’s our sincere hope that you will enjoy reading this issue of Broadband Library. We encourage you to be proactive and set aside some time to read the thoughtful articles contained herein.
Happy reading!
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Jerry R. Lundwall
Publisher, Broadband Library
President, Lundwall Communications, Inc.
Publisher and entrepreneur, Jerry led the art departments at three major-market daily newspapers; founded and built an integrated communications creative agency — leading all creative, marketing, sales, and business operations; spearheaded major marketing initiatives for several Fortune 500 companies within the cable, broadband, technology, and entertainment sectors; and has published several books and magazines.
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