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The Fourth Revolution:

By Bill Beesley — New Network Technologies Require New Approaches to Training. There are literally any number of applications that, with the appropriate level of imagination, can be created to empower technicians.

Operational Transformation with GIS

By Derek Rieckmann — GIS adds a visual element to analyses while detailing powerful stories. However, GIS goes far beyond to serve as an engine that examines data through a spatial lens — in ways not possible in standard reporting software. As more systems and workflows integrate with GIS, the problem-solving possibilities will increase.

Tech & Training to Drive Operational Success

By Tom Monaghan — Among our most notable advances has been our implementation of virtual reality as a training tool. We now have technicians who have the ability every day in the training to “see” and “feel” and “touch” the plant and to “touch” devices within the home without actually being there.

The Technologies of Operational Preparedness

By Ed Marchetti — This column is an attempt to impart those learnings, as well as some of the technologies we’re seeing that look promising for operational readiness purposes. The following is a short list of tactics that we deploy during or after a storm or disaster while working to restore services

Optimizing Video Customer Experience with Machine Learning

By Mariela Fiorenzo — In recent years artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have been transforming our industry in many different areas. The main application of AI in the telecommunications industry is in the network management area.

The Basics of IoT (Navigating the “Soup”)

By Dave Kozischek, Art King, Corning Incorporated — Much has been written about the Internet of Things (IoT) over the last few years, discussing both the explosive growth projections in the number of attached devices and the anticipated value to global business that they will bring.

Operational Support for IoT Deployments

By Kinney Bacon — We constantly hear about IoT, or Internet of Things, discussed in the news but what does it really mean to deploy and support as a service? As service operators replace voice with automation in the triple play bundle, reliably delivering this service becomes critical.

Managing IoT Ecosystem Complexity

By Joe Walsh — Let’s agree that IoT is going to be big. Pick a number and put billions behind it and that is how many connected devices will be on the market by 2025.

Emerging Optical Access Technologies for 10 Gbps + Internet

By Harj Ghuman — Cable operators are investigating how access networks can deliver 10 Gbps Internet and perhaps as much as 20 Gbps in the next 10 to 20 years to meet demand generated by 4K, Internet of Things (IOT), virtual/mixed/augmented (VR/MR/AR) reality and other applications.

Mark Dzuban Finds His Voice

By Stewart Schley — The President and CEO of SCTE•ISBE talks about technology, leadership, Susan Sarandon, and why he’s not a huge fan of the Flat Earth Society. Mark Dzuban’s parents were concerned. The kid spent inordinate amounts of time in the basement…